AMLS Pretest Questions With Answers 2023 Latest Update.

AMLS Pretest Questions With Answers 2023 Latest Update A 28 year old female is being evaluated for an acute onset of an alteration in mentation. She complained of a stiff neck and persistent headache. Vital signs are P112, R22 and regular, BP 144/88, SpO2 95% and T 102.3°F (39°C). The healthcare provider should observe for which complication? A. Sepsis B. Seizure C. Cardiac arrest D. Internal bleeding - CORRECT ANS -B. A 45 year old patient is found supine on the floor of the Triage area. Healthcare providers note pinpoint pupils, shallow respirations and vomitus in and around the mouth. What course of action should be implemented next? A. Initiate an IV and administer naloxone B. Supplemental oxygen and suction C. Obtain a blood glucose level D. Begin bag-mask ventilation - CORRECT ANS -B. Patients with a history of chronic bronchitis that present with shortness of breath are likely to have which condition? A. Pulmonary embolism B. Angina pectoris C. Angioedema D. Hypertensive crisis - CORRECT ANS -A. Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) us characterized by what pathological change? A. Excessive mucus production B. Inflammation of the visceral pleura C. Breakdown of the alveolar-capillary membrane D. Accumulation of fluid between the pleural layers - CORRECT ANS -C. An anxious male complains of a sore throat, fever, chills, dental pain and dyspnea. The patient has a firm, red pronounced swelling in the sublingual anterior throat area and tongue. What diagnosis is most likely? A. Croup B. Tonsillitis C. Angioedema D. Ludwig's angina - CORRECT ANS -D. Patients on mechanical ventilation may have hypoxemia due to alveolar collapse from mucous plugging. The best treatment for this is: A. Increase oxygen concentration to 100% B. Increase tidal volume C. Increase respiratory rate D. Administer PEEP - CORRECT ANS -D. Anaphylaxis is most associated with which physiological event? A. Hemorrhage B. Vasodilation C. Bradycardia D. Hypertension - CORRECT ANS -B. An elderly patient in an assisted living facility presents with a diminished level of consciousness and elevated white blood count. Assessment reveals pale, clammy skin and a urinary catheter with dark colored urine. Vital signs are P132, R 38 and shallow, BP 78/46, SpO2 91% and T 100.8°F (32.8°C). What classification of shock is the patient most likely experiencing? A. Hypovolemic B. Cardiogenic C. Distributive D. Obstuctive - CORRECT ANS -C.