AMLS 3rd Edition Post Test Practice Exam 2026 | Most
Tested Questions | Graded A+
1. Interpret the symptoms of burning sensation in the forehead and blurred
vision in the context of potential medical emergencies.
These symptoms may indicate a possible stroke or transient ischemic
attack.
These symptoms are typical of a migraine headache.
These symptoms suggest an allergic reaction.
These symptoms are likely due to anxiety or stress.
2. If the patient's symptoms worsen while waiting for medical attention, what
immediate action should you take?
Encourage the patient to wait for their physician's appointment.
Call for emergency medical assistance.
Advise the patient to rest and drink water.
Suggest the patient take an over-the-counter pain reliever.
3. What is the first-line fluid resuscitation option for a patient presenting with
hypotension and tachycardia?
Aspirin (ASA)
Amiodarone
Calcium Chloride
Normal Saline
4. An alert 22-year-old male complains of a "lump in his throat" and a hoarse
voice after a failed suicide attempt. He unsuccessfully attempted to hang
, himself with a bed sheet. Vitals are BP 150/80, P 120, R 16, SPo2 88%, ETCO2
40 mmHG. What should you do?
Administer oxygen and transport to trauma center
Administer midazolam and transport him to psychiatric facility
Administer a sedative and intubate, apply cervical collar, and
transport
Assist his ventilations with a bag mask device and immobilize him to a
long board
5. What condition is commonly associated with acute chest tightness and
shortness of breath that improves with an inhaler?
Pneumonia
Heart attack
Pulmonary embolism
Asthma
6. Fast heart rate, hypertension, chest pain, anxious behavior, delirium, and
paranoia best describe an overdose of:
narcotics
sedative-hypnotics
stimulants
depressants
7. Describe how the activation of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system
affects blood pressure during shock.
, It increases blood pressure by enhancing preload and afterload
through sodium reabsorption.
It stabilizes blood pressure by promoting bradycardia and
hypotension.
It decreases blood pressure by reducing blood volume and causing
vasodilation.
It has no significant effect on blood pressure during shock.
8. The cause of paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea is:
pulmonary congestion and edema.
cor pulmonale.
increased resistance of pulmonary capillaries.
right heart failure.
9. Describe how antibiotic treatment can lead to the development of
Clostridium difficile infection in patients.
Antibiotics directly kill Clostridium difficile, preventing its growth.
Antibiotics enhance the growth of beneficial bacteria, preventing
infections.
Antibiotics disrupt normal gut flora, allowing Clostridium difficile to
overgrow.
Antibiotics have no effect on gut flora and do not contribute to
infections.
10. Describe why simple clothing is effective in stopping beta particles
compared to other types of radiation.
, Simple clothing is ineffective against alpha particles because they are
larger.
Simple clothing can block beta particles due to their relatively low
penetration power.
Simple clothing can absorb neutrons effectively.
Simple clothing can stop gamma rays because they are heavy.
11. A 67-year-old male complains of mild respiratory distress. He smokes 4
packs of cigarettes a day and reports a consistent cough and frequent
respiratory infections. Chest sounds reveal bilateral rhonchi. What should you
suspect?
Status asthmaticus
Chronic bronchitis
Pulmonary embolus
Lung cancer
12. Describe why continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is particularly
effective for patients with severe asthma who do not respond to standard
treatments.
CPAP is used to treat mild asthma by reducing inflammation.
CPAP helps keep the airways open and improves oxygenation in
patients with severe asthma who are not responding to
bronchodilators.
CPAP is effective in treating COPD by increasing carbon dioxide
levels.
CPAP is primarily used for patients with pneumonia to clear fluid from
the lungs.
Tested Questions | Graded A+
1. Interpret the symptoms of burning sensation in the forehead and blurred
vision in the context of potential medical emergencies.
These symptoms may indicate a possible stroke or transient ischemic
attack.
These symptoms are typical of a migraine headache.
These symptoms suggest an allergic reaction.
These symptoms are likely due to anxiety or stress.
2. If the patient's symptoms worsen while waiting for medical attention, what
immediate action should you take?
Encourage the patient to wait for their physician's appointment.
Call for emergency medical assistance.
Advise the patient to rest and drink water.
Suggest the patient take an over-the-counter pain reliever.
3. What is the first-line fluid resuscitation option for a patient presenting with
hypotension and tachycardia?
Aspirin (ASA)
Amiodarone
Calcium Chloride
Normal Saline
4. An alert 22-year-old male complains of a "lump in his throat" and a hoarse
voice after a failed suicide attempt. He unsuccessfully attempted to hang
, himself with a bed sheet. Vitals are BP 150/80, P 120, R 16, SPo2 88%, ETCO2
40 mmHG. What should you do?
Administer oxygen and transport to trauma center
Administer midazolam and transport him to psychiatric facility
Administer a sedative and intubate, apply cervical collar, and
transport
Assist his ventilations with a bag mask device and immobilize him to a
long board
5. What condition is commonly associated with acute chest tightness and
shortness of breath that improves with an inhaler?
Pneumonia
Heart attack
Pulmonary embolism
Asthma
6. Fast heart rate, hypertension, chest pain, anxious behavior, delirium, and
paranoia best describe an overdose of:
narcotics
sedative-hypnotics
stimulants
depressants
7. Describe how the activation of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system
affects blood pressure during shock.
, It increases blood pressure by enhancing preload and afterload
through sodium reabsorption.
It stabilizes blood pressure by promoting bradycardia and
hypotension.
It decreases blood pressure by reducing blood volume and causing
vasodilation.
It has no significant effect on blood pressure during shock.
8. The cause of paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea is:
pulmonary congestion and edema.
cor pulmonale.
increased resistance of pulmonary capillaries.
right heart failure.
9. Describe how antibiotic treatment can lead to the development of
Clostridium difficile infection in patients.
Antibiotics directly kill Clostridium difficile, preventing its growth.
Antibiotics enhance the growth of beneficial bacteria, preventing
infections.
Antibiotics disrupt normal gut flora, allowing Clostridium difficile to
overgrow.
Antibiotics have no effect on gut flora and do not contribute to
infections.
10. Describe why simple clothing is effective in stopping beta particles
compared to other types of radiation.
, Simple clothing is ineffective against alpha particles because they are
larger.
Simple clothing can block beta particles due to their relatively low
penetration power.
Simple clothing can absorb neutrons effectively.
Simple clothing can stop gamma rays because they are heavy.
11. A 67-year-old male complains of mild respiratory distress. He smokes 4
packs of cigarettes a day and reports a consistent cough and frequent
respiratory infections. Chest sounds reveal bilateral rhonchi. What should you
suspect?
Status asthmaticus
Chronic bronchitis
Pulmonary embolus
Lung cancer
12. Describe why continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is particularly
effective for patients with severe asthma who do not respond to standard
treatments.
CPAP is used to treat mild asthma by reducing inflammation.
CPAP helps keep the airways open and improves oxygenation in
patients with severe asthma who are not responding to
bronchodilators.
CPAP is effective in treating COPD by increasing carbon dioxide
levels.
CPAP is primarily used for patients with pneumonia to clear fluid from
the lungs.
