Amls Post Test Study Guide Graded A+

45. A local business woman has returned from missionary work in South Africa. She is complaining of night sweats, chest discomfort, and a persistent cough for several weeks. Which underlying diagnosis is most likely causing these symptoms? {Ans: c. 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? {Ans: b. Supplemental oxygen and suction}34. Intra-abdominal bleeds, like pancreatitis, often present with discoloration or bruising around the umbilicus. This physical exam finding is known as: {Ans: a. Cullen's sign}26. A foreign exchange university student is found by his roommate and EMS is dispatched. The patient presents with an unusual flat red rash on his chest and arms. He has been ill with fever, nausea, and vomiting. Physical exam reveals stiffness of the neck. The healthcare provider will anticipate which diagnosis? {Ans: b. Meningitis}4. What clinical findings are most commonly associated with a pulmonary embolus? {Ans: a. Clear breath sounds with tachypnea}19. Observing a patient's body positioning can be an early indicator that the patient is: {Ans: a. Sick or not sick}