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AMLS Study Guide Questions And Answers 100% Guaranteed Success.
What condition is most likely to cause respiratory acidosis? - correct answer. In larger doses narcotics induce respiratory depression and eventually respiratory arrest. AMLS Page 95
A 65-year-old female complains...
AMLS Study Guide Questions And Answers
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What condition is most likely to cause respiratory acidosis? - correct answer. In
larger doses narcotics induce respiratory depression and eventually respiratory arrest.
AMLS Page 95
A 65-year-old female complains of chest pain that feels like "aching" in her chest. It has
become progressively worse over several days. Her temperature is 38.3 degrees C
(100 F). Which finding will help narrow your differential diagnosis to pericarditis? -
correct answer. 12 lead ECG will demonstrate global ST-segment elevation in almost
every lead. AMLS Page 128
During compensatory shock, the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system is activated to
cause a/an: - correct answer. This selective perfusion occurs during the ischemic
phase of shock. AMLS Page 146
lntrabdominal bleeds, like pancreatitis, often present with discoloration or bruising
around the umbilicus. This physical exam finding is known as: - correct answer.
Cullen's sign is a blue discoloration around the umbilicus. AMLS Page 235
What clinical findings are most commonly associated with a pulmonary embolus? -
correct answer. Clear breath sounds with tachypnea.
Signs and Symptoms AMLS Page 113
A 50 year old female has called 911. She complains of shortness of breath and chest.
discomfort. Assessment reveals her skin
is pale, moist and cool. BP is 102/68, R 24, labored with crackles, P of 130 and regular.
Which type of shock is most likely occurring? - correct answer. The patient's
respiratory rate is increased, and crackles caused by pulmonary edema can be heard
on auscultation.
Cardiogenic Shock Signs and Symptoms.
AMLS Page 164
Patients with a history of COPD that present with an acute onset of shortness of breath
are likely to have which condition? - correct answer. Elements of patient history that
suggest PE include acute onset of shortness of breath. AMLS Page 114
, An elderly patient with a 1 week history of productive cough and wheezing notices an
increase in difficulty in breathing when grocery shopping. Further assessment reveals
pursed lip breathing, rhonchi, and minimal jugular vein distention. Which diagnosis
should the healthcare provider suspect? - correct answer. Signs and Symptoms of
COPD. AMLS Page 85.
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 implemented next? - correct answer. This is self explanatory
A 20 year old female presents with a 2-day history of dyspnea, non-productive cough,
chest tightness audible wheezing. Further exam reveals no fever or strider. The patient
has rapid respirations with difficulty exhaling. Which diagnosis is most likely? - correct
answer. These are textbook signs of asthma
Signs and Symptoms.AMLS Page 83
Anaphylaxis is most associated with which physiological event? - correct answer.
The cutaneous reaction may be observed as flushed, warm skin resulting from
vasodilation and uticarea. AMLS Page 162
An elderly patient is receiving care at home while recuperating from recent knee
surgery. She developed post a operative infection and has been on antibiotics for quite
sometime. She is complaining of foul smelling diarrhea, and abdominal cramping and
loss of appetite. Based on this presentation, the provider should suspect - correct
answer. Signs and Symptoms
Patients with this illness have diarrhea that is not bloody but has a characteristic foul
odor. Abdominal pain and cramping are present in about 22% of patients. AMLS Page
319
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is characterized by what pathological
change? - correct answer. Pathophysiology AMLS Page 88
Healthcare providers are responding to a near-drowning at a local lake. The patient is
experiencing uncontrollable shivering and complains of nausea and weakness. The
patient had been treading water for 25 minutes and now presents with tachycardia and
rapid respirations. Core body temperature is 93.2°F (34°C). Which diagnosis is most
likely? - correct answer. 89.6F - 95.0F
AMLS Page 338
Continuous positive airway pressure would be most appropriate in treating which
patient? - correct answer. 22 year old with severe asthma and not responding to
nebulizer treatments
A local businesswoman has returned from missionary work in South Africa. She is
complaining of night sweats,chest
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