AMLS 3RD EDITION LATEST
POST TEST
A 44-year old female complains of a sudden onset of sharp pain in her
right flank that radiates to her groin area. Intermittently the pain
becomes very severe. She also reports nausea. Vital signs are BP 152/94
P 104 R 16 SpO2 96%. What is the most likely cause? - ANSWERS-A.
Kidney Stones
A 13 year old male has been skateboarding in temperatures of 100F and
has been drinking caffeinated soft drinks. He complains of palpitations.
The cardiac monitor displays a narrow QRS tachycardia at a rate of 150
bpm. BP 108/62 R 24. What should you do? - ANSWERS-D. Transport
the patient by ambulance, monitor closely, and administer fluids en route
An 82 year old female complains of foul-smelling diarrhea, abdominal
cramping, and loss of appetite. She developed an infection following
knee surgery 2 weeks ago. She is prescribed antibiotics. What should
you suspect? - ANSWERS-C. Clostridium difficile
An 62 year old female presents with severe nausea and blurred vision
that began while watching TV. She describes the headache as the worst
headache she has ever had in her life. Vital signs are BP 194/110 P 98 R
20 What should you suspect? - ANSWERS-C. Subarachnoid
hemorrhage
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, AMLS 3RD EDITION LATEST
POST TEST
A 33 year old female is threatening suicide because her partner left her.
Which of the following would be an appropriate response? -
ANSWERS-C. What was your plan to kill yourself?
A 71 year old female complains of shortness of breath. She has a
productive cough that has increased in severity over the last week. She
speaks in 1- to 2- word broken sentences with pursed lips. What should
you suspect? - ANSWERS-B. COPD
What is an age related change that increases the risk of respiratory
compromise? - ANSWERS-A. Decrease in lung compliance
A 45 year old female is supine on the floor. Her pupils are pinpoint, and
she has vomitus in and around her mouth. Vital signs are P 48 R 8 with
gurgling. What should you do? - ANSWERS-A. Suction the airway
A 68 year old female who has a history of COPD may rely on which of
the following breathing mechanics? - ANSWERS-D. A decrease in the
oxygen level in the blood as the stimulus to breathe
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POST TEST
A 44-year old female complains of a sudden onset of sharp pain in her
right flank that radiates to her groin area. Intermittently the pain
becomes very severe. She also reports nausea. Vital signs are BP 152/94
P 104 R 16 SpO2 96%. What is the most likely cause? - ANSWERS-A.
Kidney Stones
A 13 year old male has been skateboarding in temperatures of 100F and
has been drinking caffeinated soft drinks. He complains of palpitations.
The cardiac monitor displays a narrow QRS tachycardia at a rate of 150
bpm. BP 108/62 R 24. What should you do? - ANSWERS-D. Transport
the patient by ambulance, monitor closely, and administer fluids en route
An 82 year old female complains of foul-smelling diarrhea, abdominal
cramping, and loss of appetite. She developed an infection following
knee surgery 2 weeks ago. She is prescribed antibiotics. What should
you suspect? - ANSWERS-C. Clostridium difficile
An 62 year old female presents with severe nausea and blurred vision
that began while watching TV. She describes the headache as the worst
headache she has ever had in her life. Vital signs are BP 194/110 P 98 R
20 What should you suspect? - ANSWERS-C. Subarachnoid
hemorrhage
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, AMLS 3RD EDITION LATEST
POST TEST
A 33 year old female is threatening suicide because her partner left her.
Which of the following would be an appropriate response? -
ANSWERS-C. What was your plan to kill yourself?
A 71 year old female complains of shortness of breath. She has a
productive cough that has increased in severity over the last week. She
speaks in 1- to 2- word broken sentences with pursed lips. What should
you suspect? - ANSWERS-B. COPD
What is an age related change that increases the risk of respiratory
compromise? - ANSWERS-A. Decrease in lung compliance
A 45 year old female is supine on the floor. Her pupils are pinpoint, and
she has vomitus in and around her mouth. Vital signs are P 48 R 8 with
gurgling. What should you do? - ANSWERS-A. Suction the airway
A 68 year old female who has a history of COPD may rely on which of
the following breathing mechanics? - ANSWERS-D. A decrease in the
oxygen level in the blood as the stimulus to breathe
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