AMLS POST TEST LATEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS| VERIFIED 100% CORRECT

AMLS POST TEST LATEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS| VERIFIED 100% CORRECT A patient with suspected gallbladder disease is asked to take a deep breath while the provider presses upward into the upper right quadrant. If the patient ceases inspiration due to increase pain while being examined, this is known as: A. Cullen's sign B. Rovsing's sign C. Muphy's sign D. Kehr's sign -ANSWER- C. The patient is alert and oriented presenting with hypotension, bradycardia, normal capillary refill and warm, dry skin. These are cardinal signs of which type of distributive shock? A. Anaphylactic B. Neurogenic C. Septic D. Toxic shock syndrome -ANSWER- B. During what period of the communicable disease process will antibodies begin to reach detectable levels and the infected blood will test positive for exposure to a pathogen? A. Communicability B. Incubation C. Disease D. Latent -ANSWER- B. The patient presents with a history of headache, weight loss, chest discomfort, night sweats and a persistent cough for several weeks. Which infectious disease is most likely occurring? A. Novel H1N1 influenza B. Meningoccal meningitis C. Tuberculosis D. Malaria -ANSWER- C. A lethargic patient presents with dilated pupils and vital signs of P 122, R 26 and BP 130/80. He admits to excessive ingestion of diphenhydramine. What response is the cause for the presenting signs and symptoms? A. Sympathomimetic B. Anticholinergic C. Cholinergic D. Opioid -ANSWER- B. Organophosphate poisoning will present with which signs and symptoms? A. Dry mucous membranes and shock B. Altered mental status and flushed skin C. Euphoria and tachycardia D. Salivation and incontinence of urine and liquid stool -ANSWER- D. What medication classification should be administered to an uncooperative, agitated patient? A. Opioid B. Nitrate C. Benzodizepine D. Sympathomimetic -ANSWER- C. A patient presents with mildly decreased mental status, slow respirations, bradycardia, hypotension, has a blood sugar of 42mg/dl (2.3mmol). This is most likely caused from excessive ingestion of: A. Calcium channel blockers B. Tricyclic antidepressants C. Beta blockers D. Salicylates -ANSWER- C. The patient complains of a deep burning discomfort diffusely throughout the epigastrium. This is an example of which type of pain? A. Somatic B. Visceral C. Referred D. Radiating -ANSWER- B. A 24 year old female presents with lower right quadrant abdominal pain. Her skin is hot to the touch and she exhibits a Psoas Sign. She complains of nausea and vomiting for 2 days. What diagnosis is suspected? A. Pancreatitis B. Appendicitis C. Gastroenteritis D. Ectopic pregnancy -ANSWER- B. A known chronic alcoholic complains of the constant, severe mid-epigastric pain, nausea and blood-streaked emesis. The patient has a temperature of 101.9°F (38.8°C) and severe abdominal tenderness. What underlying diagnosis should be suspected? A. Gastritis B. Pancreatitis C. Diverticulitis D. Perforated gastric ulcer -ANSWER- B. What component of a patient's past medical history is most helpful in considering myocardial infarction as a working diagnosis? A. Daily intake of an aspirin B. History of CHF C. Recent hip surgery D. Familial heart disease history -ANSWER- D. A patient describes an "aching" sensation in his chest. It occurred suddenly while resting and radiates to the jaw. He self administered 1 nitroglycerin tablet without relief and the 12 lead reveals a normal sinus rhythm with ST elevation in leads II, III, and aVF. What working diagnosis is most likely? A. Anterior wall myocardial injury B. Inferior wall myocardial injury C. Costochondritis D. Pericarditis -ANSWER- B. Healthcare providers are managing a patient presenting with substernal chest discomfort. They describe the pain as "pressure-like" and it radiates to the jaw and left arm. The discomfort subsides with rest, oxygen and administration of nitroglycerin. What is the most likely working diagnosis?