AMLS POST TEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
1.1. 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 taken next?: b. Supplemental oxygen
and suction
2.2. Patients with a history of COPD that present with an acute
onset of shortness of breath are likely to have what condition?:
a. Pulmonary embolism
3.3. During compensatory shock, the renin-angiotensin-
aldosterone system is activated to cause a/an:: a. Increase in
preload, afterload, and re-absorption of sodium
4.4. What clinical findings are most commonly associated with
a pulmonary embolus?: a. Clear breath sounds with tachypnea
5.5. What condition is most likely to cause respiratory
acidosis?: b. Narcotic overdose
6.6. A 55-year-old complains of an 'aching' chest discomfort that
persists over several days. The patient has a temperature of
101F (38.3C). Which finding will help narrow the diagnosis to
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pericarditis?: d. ST-segment elevation in all leads
7.7. Anaphylaxis is most associated with which physiological
event?: b. Va- sodilation
8.8. Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is
characterized by what pathological change?: c. Breakdown of the
alveolar-capillary membrane
9.9. Continuous positive airway pressure would be most
beneficial in treating which patient?: b. A 22yo with severe asthma
who is not responding to nebulizer treatments
10.10. What is the initial treatment for a patient experiencing
hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic coma (HHNC)?: a.
Crystalloid IV fluid administration
11.11. Your patient has had a seizure secondary to a nerve
agent exposure. What medication would be best to diminish
the seizure?: c. Midazolam
12.12. Respiratory alkalosis may occur as a result of:: a. Fever and
anxiety
13.13. An age-related change that increases the risk of
respiratory compro- mise is:: c. Decrease in lung compliance
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ANSWERS
1.1. 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 taken next?: b. Supplemental oxygen
and suction
2.2. Patients with a history of COPD that present with an acute
onset of shortness of breath are likely to have what condition?:
a. Pulmonary embolism
3.3. During compensatory shock, the renin-angiotensin-
aldosterone system is activated to cause a/an:: a. Increase in
preload, afterload, and re-absorption of sodium
4.4. What clinical findings are most commonly associated with
a pulmonary embolus?: a. Clear breath sounds with tachypnea
5.5. What condition is most likely to cause respiratory
acidosis?: b. Narcotic overdose
6.6. A 55-year-old complains of an 'aching' chest discomfort that
persists over several days. The patient has a temperature of
101F (38.3C). Which finding will help narrow the diagnosis to
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ANSWERS
pericarditis?: d. ST-segment elevation in all leads
7.7. Anaphylaxis is most associated with which physiological
event?: b. Va- sodilation
8.8. Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is
characterized by what pathological change?: c. Breakdown of the
alveolar-capillary membrane
9.9. Continuous positive airway pressure would be most
beneficial in treating which patient?: b. A 22yo with severe asthma
who is not responding to nebulizer treatments
10.10. What is the initial treatment for a patient experiencing
hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic coma (HHNC)?: a.
Crystalloid IV fluid administration
11.11. Your patient has had a seizure secondary to a nerve
agent exposure. What medication would be best to diminish
the seizure?: c. Midazolam
12.12. Respiratory alkalosis may occur as a result of:: a. Fever and
anxiety
13.13. An age-related change that increases the risk of
respiratory compro- mise is:: c. Decrease in lung compliance
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