AMLS 3RD EDITION POST TEST EXAM
NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
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
Which of the following may cause primary respiratory alkalosis?
A. Fever
B. Chest Wall Pain
C. Vomiting
D. Renal Failure - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > A. Fever
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, A quadriplegic male is experiencing difficulty breathing and restlessness. His
skin is flush and his urine is dark yellow and cloudy. Vital signs are BP 86/68, P
128, R 24, temp is 38 C. Which type of shock should you suspect?
A. Hypovolemic
B. Obstructive
C. Septic
D. Cardiogenic - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > C. Septic
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
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NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
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
Which of the following may cause primary respiratory alkalosis?
A. Fever
B. Chest Wall Pain
C. Vomiting
D. Renal Failure - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > A. Fever
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, A quadriplegic male is experiencing difficulty breathing and restlessness. His
skin is flush and his urine is dark yellow and cloudy. Vital signs are BP 86/68, P
128, R 24, temp is 38 C. Which type of shock should you suspect?
A. Hypovolemic
B. Obstructive
C. Septic
D. Cardiogenic - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > C. Septic
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
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