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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? -
ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ 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? - ACCURATE
ANSWERS✔✔ a. Pulmonary embolism
3. During compensatory shock, the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system
is activated to cause a/an: - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ a. Increase in
preload, afterload, and re-absorption of sodium
4. What clinical findings are most commonly associated with a
pulmonary embolus? - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ a. Clear breath
sounds with tachypnea
5. What condition is most likely to cause respiratory acidosis? -
ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ 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? - ACCURATE
ANSWERS✔✔ d. ST-segment elevation in all leads
7. Anaphylaxis is most associated with which physiological event? -
ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ b. Vasodilation
8. Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is characterized by
what pathological change? - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ c. Breakdown
of the alveolar-capillary membrane
9. Continuous positive airway pressure would be most beneficial in
treating which patient? - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ 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)? - ACCURATE
ANSWERS✔✔ 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? - ACCURATE
ANSWERS✔✔ c. Midazolam
12. Respiratory alkalosis may occur as a result of: - ACCURATE
ANSWERS✔✔ a. Fever and anxiety