Amls Post Test 2024 3rd Edition Final Exam

Amls Post Test 2024 3rd Edition Final Exam Which of the following may cause primary respiratory alkalosis? -CORRECT ANSWERFever A quadriplegic male is experiencing difficulty breathing and restlessness. His skin is warm and his urine is dark, yellow and cloudy. Vital signs are BP 86/68, P-128, R-24, temp 101.2 F (38degrees C). Which type of shock should you suspect? -CORRECT ANSWER-Septic A 20-year-old male college student complains of acute onset of fever, headache, vomiting, and malaise. He appears ill and has a petechial rash on his extremities. What should you suspect? -CORRECT ANSWER-Meningitis A 20-year-old male complains of severe pain after a jellyfish sting. He has a red, swollen ankle and foot. What should you do? -CORRECT ANSWER-Wash the area and administer an analgesic The renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system is activated during shock in order to cause which of the following? -CORRECT ANSWER-Increase in preload, after load, and reabsorption of sodium An elderly COPD patient complains of difficulty in breathing upon exertion. She has a 1- week history of productive cough. She has pursed lip breathing. She is prescribed a bronchodilator as needed. Vital signs are BP 132/70, P-88, R-20 with Rhonchi. What should you suspect? -CORRECT ANSWER-Epiglottitis An anxious 32-year-old female complains of chest pains with palpitations. She has a history of Grave's disease. She reports she was seen in the ED earlier that day and had a CT scan of her abdomen with IV contrast. She is diaphoretic and has a temperature of 101.5 F (38.6 C). Vital signs are BP-100/62, P-156, R-30, BGL 133mg/dL. What should you administer? -CORRECT ANSWER-Normal Saline What statement is correct regarding responding to a suspected nerve agent exposure? - CORRECT ANSWER-Patients should be treated in a well-ventilated area What reference is the MOST beneficial to obtain for a suspected stroke? -CORRECT ANSWER-Last Known Well Which of the following statements is correct regarding radioactive materials? - CORRECT ANSWER-Simple clothing can stop beta particles from entering the body