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Amls pretest Marking schemewhich of the following items would help differentiate the patient in diabetic ketoacidosis
from hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic coma - ANS-DKA presents with
Kassmaul's respirations while HHNC does not
you are assessing a 74 year old confused female patient in respiratory distress your
primary survey indicates a patent Airway labored respirations and strong radio pulses
the skin is warm and diaphoretic with a capillary refill time less than 2 seconds her vital
signs are post 108 blood pressure 110 over 62 and respirations 3203 leyshon of the
lungs reveals rales and rhonchi in the left lower lobe which of the following is the most
likely cause of respiratory distress - ANS-pneumonia
Health Care Providers are responding to a possible drowning at a local Lake the patient
is experiencing controllable shivering and complains of nausea and weakness the
patient has been treading water for 25 minutes and now presents with tachycardia and
Rapid respirations core body temperature is 93.2 which diagnosis is most likely -
ANS-mild hypothermia
a 22 year old female presents with a headache and has been that has been present for
2 days on assessing the patient you note fever, diaphoresis and nausea accompanied
by neck stiffness. you suspect - ANS-meningitis
of the following statements was it which is true concerning the treatment of chest pain -
ANS-chest bench be treated as a serious condition until proven otherwise
you are called to an apartment for chest pain patient on arrival a 52 year old male states
that he is now pain-free which of the following would lead you to suspect the presence
of angina instead of an acute myocardial infraction - ANS-the pain was alleviated by rest
and nitroglycerin
A 56 year old man complains of abdominal pain and diarrhea for 7 days but refuses
transport to a local hospital on the basis of the patient's history your best advice for the
patient will be - ANS-accept medical treatment as diarrhea can alter electrolyte
balances
46 year old male patient complains of steady dull pain in the right upper quadrant and
similar pain in the right shoulder the patient denies any recent trauma you suspect -
, ANS-the shoulder pain is referred from the spleen
true regarding oxygen Administration - ANS-nonrebreathing face mask with reservoirs
deliver a hundred percent oxygen
you're right on the scene of a 21 year old female who has had a seizure and find the
patient laying on the bed the patient responds to painful stimuli with a moan and exhibit
snoring respiration's family members join you that and inform you that it is the only
medical problem has a history of seizures that he only had one today the blood glucose
levels 94 the patience to currents that is would be described as - ANS-postictal
the patient presents with a history of headache weight loss chest discomfort night
sweats and a persistent blood-tinged call for several weeks which infectious disease is
most likely - ANS-tuberculosis
you're presented with a patient complaining of bilateral upper quadrant abdominal pain
for their assessment reveals a distant adapt men Global bruising and jaundice to the
sclera you would suspect which of the following - ANS-liver failure
signs and symptoms are indicators of neurological dysfunction - ANS-dysarthria
a 62 year old male with a history of emphysema states a sudden onset of respiratory
distress accompanied by pleuritic chest pain he appears this apneic with a respiratory
rate of 26 his skin is warm and non diaphoretic on osculation you note the breath
sounds are diminished on the right side - ANS-pneumothorax
an elderly female takes aspirin daily as prescribed for coronary artery disease she
states the president of a gradually worsening headache over the past two weeks
additionally she cites intermittent problems and walking and speaking both new to her
during the history she states she fell in charge 3 weeks ago and hit her head the
hospital stated that she had no injuries she exhibits an immediate life threats you would
suspect which of the following - ANS-subdural hematoma
which of the following is the most clinically significant difference between a simple
pneumothorax and a tension pneumothorax - ANS-signs and symptoms of shock
a 63 year old male with a cardiac history presents with lethargy and confusion the
patient states he has chest pains and feels sweaty his vital signs are Post 40
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