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? - CORRECT ANS b. Supplemental oxygen and suction
2. Patients with a history of COPD that pre...
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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? - CORRECT ANS b. Supplemental
oxygen and suction
2. Patients with a history of COPD that present with an acute onset of shortness of
breath are likely to have what condition? - CORRECT ANS a. Pulmonary
embolism
3. During compensatory shock, the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system is
activated to cause a/an: - CORRECT ANS a. Increase in preload, afterload, and
re-absorption of sodium
4. What clinical findings are most commonly associated with a pulmonary embolus? -
CORRECT ANS a. Clear breath sounds with tachypnea
5. What condition is most likely to cause respiratory acidosis? - CORRECT ANS
b. Narcotic overdose
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 narrow
the diagnosis to pericarditis? - CORRECT ANS d. ST-segment elevation in all
leads
7. Anaphylaxis is most associated with which physiological event? - CORRECT
ANS b. Vasodilation
8. Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is characterized by what
pathological change? - CORRECT ANS c. Breakdown of the alveolar-capillary
membrane
9. Continuous positive airway pressure would be most beneficial in treating which
patient? - CORRECT ANS b. A 22yo with severe asthma who is not responding
to nebulizer treatments
10. What is the initial treatment for a patient experiencing hyperosmolar
hyperglycemic nonketotic coma (HHNC)? - CORRECT ANS a. Crystalloid IV fluid
administration
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11. Your patient has had a seizure secondary to a nerve agent exposure. What
medication would be best to diminish the seizure? - CORRECT ANS c.
Midazolam
12. Respiratory alkalosis may occur as a result of: - CORRECT ANS a. Fever and
anxiety
13. An age-related change that increases the risk of respiratory compromise is: -
CORRECT ANS c. Decrease in lung compliance
14. Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea is most common in patients with a history of: -
CORRECT ANS a. Left-sided heart failure (?)
15. The patient presents with a history of fever and an upper respiratory infection.
Historical information reveals increasing water intake, orthostatic hypotension, and
an increase in urination. You suspect these symptoms are caused by: - CORRECT
ANS a. Hyperglycemia
16. You are dispatched to the home of a 32yo patient with a history of Graves'
disease. The patient was in the ER earlier today for some "tests for my ulcers." He
received contrast and was discharged. He is now complaining of not feeling well,
chest pain, and palpitations. You note an anxious patient with fine tremors. He is
diaphoretic and has a temperature of 101.5F, BP 100/62, P 156 (sinus tach), R 30,
glucose level 133. Which of the following are management considerations for this
patient? - CORRECT ANS d. Beta Blockers
17. Metabolic acidosis is best described by which arterial blood gas interpretation? -
CORRECT ANS b. pH decreased, pCO2 decreased, H2CO3 low (?)
18. The AMLS Assessment Pathway first advises safety and initial observations of
the scene. The second process described in this pathway asks the healthcare
provider to: - CORRECT ANS c. Identify and manage life threats
19. Observing a patient's body positioning can be an early indicator that the patient
is: - CORRECT ANS a. Sick or not sick
20. Which assessment finding is crucial to obtain from a patient suspected of a
stroke? - CORRECT ANS c. Onset of symptoms
21. A 62yo patient presents with a severe headache. It is described as a
"thunderclap" accompanied with nausea, blurred vision, and an elevated blood
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