AMLS POST TEST EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2025/2026
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
2. Patients with a history of COPD that present with an acute onset of shortness of breath are
likely to have what condition? - ANS a. Pulmonary embolism
3. During compensatory shock, the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system is activated to cause
a/an: - ANS a. Increase in preload, afterload, and re-absorption of sodium
4. What clinical findings are most commonly associated with a pulmonary embolus? - ANS a.
Clear breath sounds with tachypnea
5. What condition is most likely to cause respiratory acidosis? - 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? - ANS d. ST-segment elevation in all leads
7. Anaphylaxis is most associated with which physiological event? - ANS b. Vasodilation
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, 8. Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is characterized by what pathological change? -
ANS c. Breakdown of the alveolar-capillary membrane
9. Continuous positive airway pressure would be most beneficial in treating which patient? -
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)? - ANS a. Crystalloid IV fluid administration
11. Your patient has had a seizure secondary to a nerve agent exposure. What medication would
be best to diminish the seizure? - ANS c. Midazolam
12. Respiratory alkalosis may occur as a result of: - ANS a. Fever and anxiety
13. An age-related change that increases the risk of respiratory compromise is: - ANS c.
Decrease in lung compliance
14. Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea is most common in patients with a history of: - 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: - 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? - ANS d. Beta Blockers
17. Metabolic acidosis is best described by which arterial blood gas interpretation? - ANS b.
pH decreased, pCO2 decreased, H2CO3 low (?)
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AND ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2025/2026
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
2. Patients with a history of COPD that present with an acute onset of shortness of breath are
likely to have what condition? - ANS a. Pulmonary embolism
3. During compensatory shock, the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system is activated to cause
a/an: - ANS a. Increase in preload, afterload, and re-absorption of sodium
4. What clinical findings are most commonly associated with a pulmonary embolus? - ANS a.
Clear breath sounds with tachypnea
5. What condition is most likely to cause respiratory acidosis? - 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? - ANS d. ST-segment elevation in all leads
7. Anaphylaxis is most associated with which physiological event? - ANS b. Vasodilation
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, 8. Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is characterized by what pathological change? -
ANS c. Breakdown of the alveolar-capillary membrane
9. Continuous positive airway pressure would be most beneficial in treating which patient? -
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)? - ANS a. Crystalloid IV fluid administration
11. Your patient has had a seizure secondary to a nerve agent exposure. What medication would
be best to diminish the seizure? - ANS c. Midazolam
12. Respiratory alkalosis may occur as a result of: - ANS a. Fever and anxiety
13. An age-related change that increases the risk of respiratory compromise is: - ANS c.
Decrease in lung compliance
14. Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea is most common in patients with a history of: - 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: - 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? - ANS d. Beta Blockers
17. Metabolic acidosis is best described by which arterial blood gas interpretation? - ANS b.
pH decreased, pCO2 decreased, H2CO3 low (?)
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