AMLS Exam Test Questions And Answers
Graded A
What condition is most likely to cause respiratory acidosis? - In larger doses narcotics induce
respiratory depression and eventually respiratory arrest. AMLS Page 95
A 65-year-old female complains of chest pain that feels like "aching" in her chest. It has become
progressively worse over several days. Her temperature is 38.3 degrees C (100 F). Which finding
will help narrow your differential diagnosis to pericarditis? - 12 lead ECG will demonstrate global
ST-segment elevation in almost every lead. AMLS Page 128
During compensatory shock, the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system is activated to cause a/an: -
This selective perfusion occurs during the ischemic phase of shock. AMLS Page 146 (To stop
kidneys from excreting fluid and keeping it in the vasculature, therefore increasing BP)
lntrabdominal bleeds, like pancreatitis, often present with discoloration or bruising around the
umbilicus. This physical exam finding is known as: - Cullen's sign is a blue discoloration around the
umbilicus. AMLS Page 235
What clinical findings are most commonly associated with a pulmonary embolus? - Clear breath
sounds with tachypnea.
Signs and Symptoms AMLS Page 113
A 50 year old female has called 911. She complains of shortness of breath and chest. discomfort.
Assessment reveals her skin
is pale, moist and cool. BP is 102/68, R 24, labored with crackles, P of 130 and regular. Which type
of shock is most likely occurring? - The patient's respiratory rate is increased, and crackles caused
by pulmonary edema can be heard on auscultation.
Cardiogenic Shock Signs and Symptoms.
AMLS Page 164
, Patients with a history of COPD that present with an acute onset of shortness of breath are likely to
have which condition? - Elements of patient history that suggest PE include acute onset of shortness
of breath. AMLS Page 114
An elderly patient with a 1 week history of productive cough and wheezing notices an increase in
difficulty in breathing when grocery shopping. Further assessment reveals pursed lip breathing,
rhonchi, and minimal jugular vein distention. Which diagnosis should the healthcare provider
suspect? - Signs and Symptoms of COPD. AMLS Page 85
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
implemented next? - This is self explanatory (Suction Airway)
A 20 year old female presents with a 2-day history of dyspnea, non-productive cough, chest
tightness audible wheezing. Further exam reveals no fever or strider. The patient has rapid
respirations with difficulty exhaling. Which diagnosis is most likely? - These are textbook signs of
asthma
Signs and Symptoms.AMLS Page 83
Anaphylaxis is most associated with which physiological event? - The cutaneous reaction may be
observed as flushed, warm skin resulting from vasodilation and uticarea. AMLS Page 162
An elderly patient is receiving care at home while recuperating from recent knee surgery. She
developed post a operative infection and has been on antibiotics for quite sometime. She is
complaining of foul smelling diarrhea, and abdominal cramping and loss of appetite. Based on this
presentation, the provider should suspect? - Signs and Symptoms
Patients with this illness have diarrhea that is not bloody but has a characteristic foul odor.
Abdominal pain and cramping are present in about 22% of patients. AMLS Page 319 (C-DIFF)
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is characterized by what pathological change? -
Pathophysiology AMLS Page 88 (Caused by diffuse damage to the alveoli, perhaps as a result of
shock, aspiration of gastric contents, pulmonary edema or hypoxic event. Begins with a breakdown
Graded A
What condition is most likely to cause respiratory acidosis? - In larger doses narcotics induce
respiratory depression and eventually respiratory arrest. AMLS Page 95
A 65-year-old female complains of chest pain that feels like "aching" in her chest. It has become
progressively worse over several days. Her temperature is 38.3 degrees C (100 F). Which finding
will help narrow your differential diagnosis to pericarditis? - 12 lead ECG will demonstrate global
ST-segment elevation in almost every lead. AMLS Page 128
During compensatory shock, the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system is activated to cause a/an: -
This selective perfusion occurs during the ischemic phase of shock. AMLS Page 146 (To stop
kidneys from excreting fluid and keeping it in the vasculature, therefore increasing BP)
lntrabdominal bleeds, like pancreatitis, often present with discoloration or bruising around the
umbilicus. This physical exam finding is known as: - Cullen's sign is a blue discoloration around the
umbilicus. AMLS Page 235
What clinical findings are most commonly associated with a pulmonary embolus? - Clear breath
sounds with tachypnea.
Signs and Symptoms AMLS Page 113
A 50 year old female has called 911. She complains of shortness of breath and chest. discomfort.
Assessment reveals her skin
is pale, moist and cool. BP is 102/68, R 24, labored with crackles, P of 130 and regular. Which type
of shock is most likely occurring? - The patient's respiratory rate is increased, and crackles caused
by pulmonary edema can be heard on auscultation.
Cardiogenic Shock Signs and Symptoms.
AMLS Page 164
, Patients with a history of COPD that present with an acute onset of shortness of breath are likely to
have which condition? - Elements of patient history that suggest PE include acute onset of shortness
of breath. AMLS Page 114
An elderly patient with a 1 week history of productive cough and wheezing notices an increase in
difficulty in breathing when grocery shopping. Further assessment reveals pursed lip breathing,
rhonchi, and minimal jugular vein distention. Which diagnosis should the healthcare provider
suspect? - Signs and Symptoms of COPD. AMLS Page 85
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
implemented next? - This is self explanatory (Suction Airway)
A 20 year old female presents with a 2-day history of dyspnea, non-productive cough, chest
tightness audible wheezing. Further exam reveals no fever or strider. The patient has rapid
respirations with difficulty exhaling. Which diagnosis is most likely? - These are textbook signs of
asthma
Signs and Symptoms.AMLS Page 83
Anaphylaxis is most associated with which physiological event? - The cutaneous reaction may be
observed as flushed, warm skin resulting from vasodilation and uticarea. AMLS Page 162
An elderly patient is receiving care at home while recuperating from recent knee surgery. She
developed post a operative infection and has been on antibiotics for quite sometime. She is
complaining of foul smelling diarrhea, and abdominal cramping and loss of appetite. Based on this
presentation, the provider should suspect? - Signs and Symptoms
Patients with this illness have diarrhea that is not bloody but has a characteristic foul odor.
Abdominal pain and cramping are present in about 22% of patients. AMLS Page 319 (C-DIFF)
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is characterized by what pathological change? -
Pathophysiology AMLS Page 88 (Caused by diffuse damage to the alveoli, perhaps as a result of
shock, aspiration of gastric contents, pulmonary edema or hypoxic event. Begins with a breakdown
