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What condition is most likely to cause respiratory acidosis? - CORRECT ANS 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 ANS 12 lead ECG will demonstrate global ST-segm...

A 28 year old female is being evaluated for an acute onset of an alteration in mentation. She complained of a stiff neck and persistent headache. Vital signs are P112, R22 and regular, BP 144/88, SpO2 95% and T 102.3°F (39°C). The healthcare provider should observe for which complication? - CORRECT ANS Seizure A 45 year old patient is found supine on the floor of the Triage area. Healthcare providers note pinpoint pupils, shallow respirations and vomitus in and around the mouth. What co...

The determination of a working diagnosis is dependent on the provider's assessment, critical thinking and________skills. - CORRECT ANS pattern recognition Which is a high-risk factor for intracerebral hemorrhage? - CORRECT ANS Cocaine abuse When performing a patient assessment, what information provides the most essential information in determining a working diagnosis? - CORRECT ANS Medical history Which infectious disease must have oxygen present to survive? - CORRECT ANS Tuberculosis...

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 activa...

Which of the following may cause primary respiratory alkalosis? - CORRECT ANS Fever A quadriplegic male is experiencing difficulty breathing and restlessness. His skin is warm and his urine is dark, yellow and cloudy. Vital signs are BP 86/68, P-128, R-24, temp 101.2 F (38degrees C). Which type of shock should you suspect? - CORRECT ANS Septic A 20-year-old male college student complains of acute onset of fever, headache, vomiting, and malaise. He appears ill and has a petechial rash on h...

Headache, nuchal rigidity, fever/chills and photophobia is a classic sign of: - CORRECT ANS Meningitis Patients who have headache and fever should be assessed for: (which sign(s)?) - CORRECT ANS Kernig's (pain when extension of knee at sitting position; 'K' in Kernigs and knee) and Brudzinsky's signs (involuntary flexing of legs when flexing neck). Positive tests would indicate meningitis. Fluid shifting in lungs is: - CORRECT ANS ARDS (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrom); occurs duri...

What do you do for pin point pupils and low respirations? - CORRECT ANS Manage airway first, then give Narcan. If a patient who has pin point pupils and low respirations is vomiting, what do you do first? - CORRECT ANS Suction their airway COPD and Pulmonary Emphysema patients usually have a history of what? - CORRECT ANS AFib What does AFib cause? - CORRECT ANS Blood clots, which cause an increase risk for pulmonary embolisms What is the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone system? - CORRECT A...

The interpretation of the healthcare organization's role with respect to healthcare values would require: a. Establishing corporate goals and major institutional policies b. Ensuring that the community served by the facility is well informed about the organization's goals and performances c. Developing a mission statement indicating the organization's fundamental purpose or reason for existence, in order to guide organizational behavior d. Creating a corporate vision of the organizatio...

Change a bifocal Rx to a single vision Rx - CORRECT ANS Add the bifocal power to the sphere powers. OD: -0.50 OS: -0.25-0.25x172 Add: +1.75 Turns intoOD: +1.25 OS: +1.50-0.25x172 Anisometropia - CORRECT ANS There is a difference of 3 diopters between both eyes; when the vision of the eyes differs by a large margin. Antimetropia - CORRECT ANS Refers to Rx's that differ in sign. Ex. OD: +0.25 OS: -0.75 Simple Hyperopia - CORRECT ANS The Rx will be a + sphere Simple Myopia - CORRECT A...

Hegar's sign - CORRECT ANS Softening of lower uterine segment Chadwick's sign - CORRECT ANS Bluish color of cervix and vagina at 6-8 weeks Goodell's sign - CORRECT ANS Softening of cervix at 4+ weeks Lipids in chronic inactivity - CORRECT ANS Low HDL Lipids in under- or untreated hypothyroidism - CORRECT ANS Elevated total cholesterol, TG, and LDL Lipids in chronic renal insufficiency - CORRECT ANS Elevated total cholesterol and TG Lipids in alcohol abuse - CORRECT ANS Elevated TG, HDL...