AMLS 3RD EDITION POST TEST QUESTIONS
WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
A 13 year old male has been skateboarding in temperatures of
100F and has been drinking caffeinated soft drinks. He complains
of palpitations. The cardiac monitor displays a narrow QRS
tachycardia at a rate of 150 bpm. BP 108/62 R 24. What should
you do? - correct answer- D. Transport the patient by
ambulance, monitor closely, and administer fluids en route
A 15 year old male complains of lower abdominal pain with
nausea. He is in the fetal position and states, "It hurts to walk"
What should you suspect. - correct answer- B.
Appendicitis
A 20-year old male college student complains of acute onset of
fever, headaches, vomiting and malaise. He appears ill and has a
petechial rash on his extremities. What should you suspect?
A. Acute gastroenteritis
B. Encephalitis
C. Meningitis
D. Influenza - correct answer- C. Meningitis
, A 20-year old male complains of severe pain after a jellyfish
sting. He has a red, swollen ankle and foot. What should you do?
A. Apply a hot pack to the area and mark the affected area
B. Splint the limb and administer an antipyretic
C. Wash the area and administer an analgesic
D. Apply an ice pack and administer an opiod - correct
answer- C. Wash the area and administer an analgesic
A 21-year old male complains of sharp chest pain and shortness
of breath. The symptoms started when he lifted a heavy object.
Vital signs are BP 152/96 P 108 R 24 and diminished on the left.
What should you suspect?
A. Spontaneous Pneumothorax
B. Pectoralis muscle tear
C. Aortic Dissection
D. Pulmonary Embolism - correct answer- A.
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
A 22 year old male has recently undergone a surgical procedure
to repair an injury to thoracic vertabrae T1-T2. Assessment
indicates the patient is alert and oriented, bradycardic,
hypotensive and has warm, dry skin. Which type of shock is most
likely occurring? - correct answer- D. Neurogenic
WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
A 13 year old male has been skateboarding in temperatures of
100F and has been drinking caffeinated soft drinks. He complains
of palpitations. The cardiac monitor displays a narrow QRS
tachycardia at a rate of 150 bpm. BP 108/62 R 24. What should
you do? - correct answer- D. Transport the patient by
ambulance, monitor closely, and administer fluids en route
A 15 year old male complains of lower abdominal pain with
nausea. He is in the fetal position and states, "It hurts to walk"
What should you suspect. - correct answer- B.
Appendicitis
A 20-year old male college student complains of acute onset of
fever, headaches, vomiting and malaise. He appears ill and has a
petechial rash on his extremities. What should you suspect?
A. Acute gastroenteritis
B. Encephalitis
C. Meningitis
D. Influenza - correct answer- C. Meningitis
, A 20-year old male complains of severe pain after a jellyfish
sting. He has a red, swollen ankle and foot. What should you do?
A. Apply a hot pack to the area and mark the affected area
B. Splint the limb and administer an antipyretic
C. Wash the area and administer an analgesic
D. Apply an ice pack and administer an opiod - correct
answer- C. Wash the area and administer an analgesic
A 21-year old male complains of sharp chest pain and shortness
of breath. The symptoms started when he lifted a heavy object.
Vital signs are BP 152/96 P 108 R 24 and diminished on the left.
What should you suspect?
A. Spontaneous Pneumothorax
B. Pectoralis muscle tear
C. Aortic Dissection
D. Pulmonary Embolism - correct answer- A.
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
A 22 year old male has recently undergone a surgical procedure
to repair an injury to thoracic vertabrae T1-T2. Assessment
indicates the patient is alert and oriented, bradycardic,
hypotensive and has warm, dry skin. Which type of shock is most
likely occurring? - correct answer- D. Neurogenic
