AMLS POST TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWER
100% VERIFIED ANSWERS
1. 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?: b. Supplemental oxygen
and suction
2. 2. Patients with a history of COPD that present with an acute onset of
shortness of breath are likely to have what condition?:
a. Pulmonary embolism
3. 3. During compensatory shock, the renin - angiotensinaldosterone
system is activated to cause a/an:: a. Increase in preload, afterload, and re -
absorption of sodium
4. 4. What clinical findings are most commonly associated with a
pulmonary embolus?: a. Clear breath sounds with tachypnea 5. 5. What
condition is most likely to cause respiratory acidosis?: b. Narcotic overdose
6. 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
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, AMLS POST TEST QUESTIONS AND
narrow the diagnosis to pericarditis?: ANSWERS d. ST - segment elevation in
all leads
7. 7. Anaphylaxis is most associated with which physiological event?: b. Va -
sodilation
8. 8. Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is characterized by what
pathological change?: c. Breakdown of the alveolar - capillary membrane
9. 9. Continuous positive airway pressure would be most beneficial in treating
which patient?: b. A 22yo with severe asthma who is not responding to nebulizer
treatments
10. 10. What is the initial treatment for a patient experiencing hyperosmolar
hyperglycemic nonketotic coma (HHNC)?: a.
Crystalloid IV fluid administration
11. 11. Your patient has had a seizure secondary to a nerve agent exposure. What
medication would be best to diminish the seizure?: c. Midazolam
12. 12. Respiratory alkalosis may occur as a result of:: a. Fever and anxiety
13. 13. An age- related change that increases the risk of respiratory compro - mise
is:: c. Decrease in lung compliance
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100% VERIFIED ANSWERS
1. 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?: b. Supplemental oxygen
and suction
2. 2. Patients with a history of COPD that present with an acute onset of
shortness of breath are likely to have what condition?:
a. Pulmonary embolism
3. 3. During compensatory shock, the renin - angiotensinaldosterone
system is activated to cause a/an:: a. Increase in preload, afterload, and re -
absorption of sodium
4. 4. What clinical findings are most commonly associated with a
pulmonary embolus?: a. Clear breath sounds with tachypnea 5. 5. What
condition is most likely to cause respiratory acidosis?: b. Narcotic overdose
6. 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
1/
13
, AMLS POST TEST QUESTIONS AND
narrow the diagnosis to pericarditis?: ANSWERS d. ST - segment elevation in
all leads
7. 7. Anaphylaxis is most associated with which physiological event?: b. Va -
sodilation
8. 8. Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is characterized by what
pathological change?: c. Breakdown of the alveolar - capillary membrane
9. 9. Continuous positive airway pressure would be most beneficial in treating
which patient?: b. A 22yo with severe asthma who is not responding to nebulizer
treatments
10. 10. What is the initial treatment for a patient experiencing hyperosmolar
hyperglycemic nonketotic coma (HHNC)?: a.
Crystalloid IV fluid administration
11. 11. Your patient has had a seizure secondary to a nerve agent exposure. What
medication would be best to diminish the seizure?: c. Midazolam
12. 12. Respiratory alkalosis may occur as a result of:: a. Fever and anxiety
13. 13. An age- related change that increases the risk of respiratory compro - mise
is:: c. Decrease in lung compliance
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