AMLS POST TEST (3 LATEST VERSIONS ) REAL
EXAM 150 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS /ADVANCED MEDICAL LIFE
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REAL EXAM 150 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
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EXAM(AGRADE)
VERSION A
What condition is most likely to cause respiratory acidosis? - ANSWER- 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? - ANSWER- 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: - ANSWER- 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: - ANSWER-
Cullen's sign is a blue discoloration around the umbilicus. AMLS Page 235
What clinical findings are most commonly associated with a pulmonary embolus? -
ANSWER- 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? - ANSWER- 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? - ANSWER- 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? - ANSWER- 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? - ANSWER- 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? - ANSWER- These are textbook signs of asthma
Signs and Symptoms.AMLS Page 83
Anaphylaxis is most associated with which physiological event? - ANSWER- 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? - ANSWER- 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)
EXAM 150 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS /ADVANCED MEDICAL LIFE
SUPPORT, AMLS PRETEST EXAM(AGRADE).2023
VERIFIED BY EXPERTS
, AMLS POST TEST (3 LATEST VERSIONS )2023-2024
REAL EXAM 150 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
/ADVANCED MEDICAL LIFE SUPPORT, AMLS PRETEST
EXAM(AGRADE)
VERSION A
What condition is most likely to cause respiratory acidosis? - ANSWER- 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? - ANSWER- 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: - ANSWER- 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: - ANSWER-
Cullen's sign is a blue discoloration around the umbilicus. AMLS Page 235
What clinical findings are most commonly associated with a pulmonary embolus? -
ANSWER- 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? - ANSWER- 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? - ANSWER- 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? - ANSWER- 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? - ANSWER- 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? - ANSWER- These are textbook signs of asthma
Signs and Symptoms.AMLS Page 83
Anaphylaxis is most associated with which physiological event? - ANSWER- 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? - ANSWER- 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)
