AMLS POST TEST COMPLETE WITH ANSWERS
1. A 45-year-old patient is found supine on the floor. Healthcare
providers note pinpoint pupils, shallow respirations, and vomitus in and
around the mouth. What course of action should be taken next? -
ANSWER -b. Supplemental oxygen and suction
2. Patients with a history of COPD that present with an acute onset of
shortness of breath are likely to have what condition? - ANSWER -a.
Pulmonary embolism
3. During compensatory shock, the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone
system is activated to cause a/an: - ANSWER -a. Increase in preload,
afterload, and re-absorption of sodium
4. What clinical findings are most commonly associated with a
pulmonary embolus? - ANSWER -a. Clear breath sounds with
tachypnea
5. What condition is most likely to cause respiratory acidosis? - ANSWER
-b. Narcotic overdose
, 6. A 55-year-old complains of an 'aching' chest discomfort that persists
over several days. The patient has a temperature of 101F (38.3C). Which
finding will help narrow the diagnosis to pericarditis? - ANSWER -d. ST-
segment elevation in all leads
7. Anaphylaxis is most associated with which physiological event? -
ANSWER -b. Vasodilation
8. Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is characterized by what
pathological change? - ANSWER -c. Breakdown of the alveolar-capillary
membrane
9. Continuous positive airway pressure would be most beneficial in
treating which patient? - ANSWER -b. A 22yo with severe asthma who
is not responding to nebulizer treatments
10. What is the initial treatment for a patient experiencing
hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic coma (HHNC)? - ANSWER -a.
Crystalloid IV fluid administration
11. Your patient has had a seizure secondary to a nerve agent exposure.
What medication would be best to diminish the seizure? - ANSWER -c.
Midazolam
1. A 45-year-old patient is found supine on the floor. Healthcare
providers note pinpoint pupils, shallow respirations, and vomitus in and
around the mouth. What course of action should be taken next? -
ANSWER -b. Supplemental oxygen and suction
2. Patients with a history of COPD that present with an acute onset of
shortness of breath are likely to have what condition? - ANSWER -a.
Pulmonary embolism
3. During compensatory shock, the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone
system is activated to cause a/an: - ANSWER -a. Increase in preload,
afterload, and re-absorption of sodium
4. What clinical findings are most commonly associated with a
pulmonary embolus? - ANSWER -a. Clear breath sounds with
tachypnea
5. What condition is most likely to cause respiratory acidosis? - ANSWER
-b. Narcotic overdose
, 6. A 55-year-old complains of an 'aching' chest discomfort that persists
over several days. The patient has a temperature of 101F (38.3C). Which
finding will help narrow the diagnosis to pericarditis? - ANSWER -d. ST-
segment elevation in all leads
7. Anaphylaxis is most associated with which physiological event? -
ANSWER -b. Vasodilation
8. Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is characterized by what
pathological change? - ANSWER -c. Breakdown of the alveolar-capillary
membrane
9. Continuous positive airway pressure would be most beneficial in
treating which patient? - ANSWER -b. A 22yo with severe asthma who
is not responding to nebulizer treatments
10. What is the initial treatment for a patient experiencing
hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic coma (HHNC)? - ANSWER -a.
Crystalloid IV fluid administration
11. Your patient has had a seizure secondary to a nerve agent exposure.
What medication would be best to diminish the seizure? - ANSWER -c.
Midazolam
