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AMLS Exam Pre-Test (ALS) Study 2 Of 2 With 100% Correct And Verified Answers 2024
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AMLS Exam Pre-Test (ALS) Study 2 Of 2 With 100% Correct And Verified Answers2024
An elderly patient in an assisted-living facility presents with a diminished level of consciousness and elevated white blood count. Assessment reveals pale, clammy skin and a urinary catheter with dark-colored urine. Vital signs are P 132, R 38 and shallow, BP 78/46, SpO2 91%, and T 100.8°F (32.8°C). What classification of shock is
the patient most likely experiencing? - Correct Answer-Distributive
An anxious male complains of a sore throat, fever, chills, dental pain, and dyspnea. The
patient has a firm, red pronounced swelling in the sublingual anterior throat area and tongue. What diagnosis is most likely? - Correct Answer-Ludwig's angina
Healthcare providers should use extreme caution with nitroglycerin when ST elevation is
present in which ECG leads? - Correct Answer-II, III, aVF
An autoimmune disease that produces antibodies that mimic the role of TSH and cause an increase in thyroid hormones is: - Correct Answer-Graves' disease
A patient presents with mildly decreased mental status, slow respirations, bradycardia, hypotension, and has a blood glucose level of 42 mg/dL (2.3 mmol/L). This is most likely
caused from excessive ingestion of: - Correct Answer-Beta blockers
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? - Correct Answer-Tuberculosis
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? - Correct Answer-Pancreatitis
During compensatory shock, the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system is activated to cause a/an: - Correct Answer-Increase in preload, afterload, and re-absorption of sodium.
A patient experiences unilateral facial weakness and droop, garbled speech, altered sense of taste, and no extremity weakness. The patient has a history of Lyme disease. What condition is the patient likely experiencing? - Correct Answer-Bell's palsy
What is the most effective treatment for an unconscious patient in respiratory acidosis? - Correct Answer-Assisted bag-mask ventilation
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