AMLS PRE-TEST UPDATED 2025 WITH 150+ QUESTIONS AND
100% VERIFIED ANSWERS // GRADED A+
While performing a comprehensive assessment, the provider recognizes
the patient's assessment and diagnostic findings are similar to patient
complaints she has treated in the past. Integrating new patient
presentation information with past experiences to determine
management strategies can be defined as: VERIFIED ANSWER Clinical
reasoning
When approaching the patient in an apartment that has been secured by
LE, the providers find a semiconscious patient who has a needle in her
arm. the patient moans with verbal stimulation, pupils are pinpoint, and
respirations are noted as shallow at 4 breaths/min. the initial observation
indicates the patient's presentation is: VERIFIED ANSWER A life threat
An 18 year old adolescent male has a syncopal episode with tremors in
his upper extremities. he is currently alert and oriented and denies any
significant medical history. his skin is cool and diaphoretic. his vital
signs include a pulse rate of 118 beats/min and regular, respirations, 20
breaths/min and unlabored; and a BP, 102/68 mm Hg. which diagnostic
test would most likely narrow your differential diagnoses? VERIFIED
ANSWER Blood glucose analysis
Geriatric patients experience a reduction in vessel elasticity. this would
likely cause which change in the patient's signs and/or symptoms?
VERIFIED ANSWER Increase in systolic blood pressure
,After ensuring the scene or situation is a safe environment, the provider's
highest priority is to: VERIFIED ANSWER Identify and manage life
threats
When initially approaching the patient, the provider uses which of the
following relevant questions to form an initial impression? VERIFIED
ANSWER "Is this patient likely to die now?"
One of the essential components in the intial observation of the AMLS
assessment pathway is identification of the: VERIFIED ANSWER
cardinal presentation/ chief complaint
The provider finds an unconscious patient with no gag reflex. Which
would be most appropriate device to being to manage the airway?
VERIFIED ANSWER Oropharyngeal airway
The provider performs a focused physical exam and observes an
implanted vascular access device. this finding is most indicative of:
VERIFIED ANSWER Chemotherapy regimens
The provider is assessing a smoker who presents with dyspnea, chest
discomfort, and a productive cough. The patient exhibits pedal edema
and coarse, scattered rhonchi. The patient's oxygen saturation is 88%
and his respiratory rate is 28 breaths/min. Which working diagnosis
would be most likely considered to begin immediate treatment?
VERIFIED ANSWER Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
,Which of the following is most likely to impair ventilation? VERIFIED
ANSWER Anaphylaxis
Which sign or symptom indicates impending respiratory failure in a
patient who is having an asthma attack? VERIFIED ANSWER
Sleepiness
A 65 year old woman has progressive onset of dyspnea over several
days. the patient's temperature is 102.2 F. her prescription medications
include Accupril, spironolactone, lanoxin, ipratropium, and salbutamol.
which of the following would be included in your differential diagnosis?
VERIFIED ANSWER Pneumonia
Which diagnostic test will quickly detect poor ventilation? VERIFIED
ANSWER Capnography
A patient presents with fever, sore throat, and swollen lower jaw. which
should be included in your differential diagnosis? VERIFIED ANSWER
Ludwig's Angina
A 62 year old man has a sudden onset of dyspnea after a bout of
coughing. lung sounds are diminished on the right side. which element
of the past medical history would help confirm the diagnosis of
spontaneous pneumothorax? VERIFIED ANSWER Tobacco smoker
, Which sign or symptom may develop as a result of pulmonary
embolism, COPD, or pulmonary hypertension? VERIFIED ANSWER
Jugular venous distension
You have administered albuterol and parenteral epinephrine to a 21 year
old woman who is having an asthma attack. the patient's PCO2 level is
now 55 mm Hg. What additional treatment is indicated? VERIFIED
ANSWER Apply oxygen
A 24 year old male was diagnosed with guillan-barre syndrome 1 week
ago. which complication should you anticipate? VERIFIED ANSWER
Pneumonia
The risk of barotrauma for a patient with asthma who is receiving
mechanical ventilation increases if you decrease the: VERIFIED
ANSWER Expiratory time
The most common sign or symptom found in patients with pulmonary
embolism is: VERIFIED ANSWER Increased respiratory rate
A 52 year old man with a history of alcholism complains of pleuritic
chest pain. he reports recent vomiting and states the pain increases when
he swallows. he appears very ill and has subcutaneous emphysema
around his neck. you suspect: VERIFIED ANSWER Boerhaave's
Syndrome
100% VERIFIED ANSWERS // GRADED A+
While performing a comprehensive assessment, the provider recognizes
the patient's assessment and diagnostic findings are similar to patient
complaints she has treated in the past. Integrating new patient
presentation information with past experiences to determine
management strategies can be defined as: VERIFIED ANSWER Clinical
reasoning
When approaching the patient in an apartment that has been secured by
LE, the providers find a semiconscious patient who has a needle in her
arm. the patient moans with verbal stimulation, pupils are pinpoint, and
respirations are noted as shallow at 4 breaths/min. the initial observation
indicates the patient's presentation is: VERIFIED ANSWER A life threat
An 18 year old adolescent male has a syncopal episode with tremors in
his upper extremities. he is currently alert and oriented and denies any
significant medical history. his skin is cool and diaphoretic. his vital
signs include a pulse rate of 118 beats/min and regular, respirations, 20
breaths/min and unlabored; and a BP, 102/68 mm Hg. which diagnostic
test would most likely narrow your differential diagnoses? VERIFIED
ANSWER Blood glucose analysis
Geriatric patients experience a reduction in vessel elasticity. this would
likely cause which change in the patient's signs and/or symptoms?
VERIFIED ANSWER Increase in systolic blood pressure
,After ensuring the scene or situation is a safe environment, the provider's
highest priority is to: VERIFIED ANSWER Identify and manage life
threats
When initially approaching the patient, the provider uses which of the
following relevant questions to form an initial impression? VERIFIED
ANSWER "Is this patient likely to die now?"
One of the essential components in the intial observation of the AMLS
assessment pathway is identification of the: VERIFIED ANSWER
cardinal presentation/ chief complaint
The provider finds an unconscious patient with no gag reflex. Which
would be most appropriate device to being to manage the airway?
VERIFIED ANSWER Oropharyngeal airway
The provider performs a focused physical exam and observes an
implanted vascular access device. this finding is most indicative of:
VERIFIED ANSWER Chemotherapy regimens
The provider is assessing a smoker who presents with dyspnea, chest
discomfort, and a productive cough. The patient exhibits pedal edema
and coarse, scattered rhonchi. The patient's oxygen saturation is 88%
and his respiratory rate is 28 breaths/min. Which working diagnosis
would be most likely considered to begin immediate treatment?
VERIFIED ANSWER Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
,Which of the following is most likely to impair ventilation? VERIFIED
ANSWER Anaphylaxis
Which sign or symptom indicates impending respiratory failure in a
patient who is having an asthma attack? VERIFIED ANSWER
Sleepiness
A 65 year old woman has progressive onset of dyspnea over several
days. the patient's temperature is 102.2 F. her prescription medications
include Accupril, spironolactone, lanoxin, ipratropium, and salbutamol.
which of the following would be included in your differential diagnosis?
VERIFIED ANSWER Pneumonia
Which diagnostic test will quickly detect poor ventilation? VERIFIED
ANSWER Capnography
A patient presents with fever, sore throat, and swollen lower jaw. which
should be included in your differential diagnosis? VERIFIED ANSWER
Ludwig's Angina
A 62 year old man has a sudden onset of dyspnea after a bout of
coughing. lung sounds are diminished on the right side. which element
of the past medical history would help confirm the diagnosis of
spontaneous pneumothorax? VERIFIED ANSWER Tobacco smoker
, Which sign or symptom may develop as a result of pulmonary
embolism, COPD, or pulmonary hypertension? VERIFIED ANSWER
Jugular venous distension
You have administered albuterol and parenteral epinephrine to a 21 year
old woman who is having an asthma attack. the patient's PCO2 level is
now 55 mm Hg. What additional treatment is indicated? VERIFIED
ANSWER Apply oxygen
A 24 year old male was diagnosed with guillan-barre syndrome 1 week
ago. which complication should you anticipate? VERIFIED ANSWER
Pneumonia
The risk of barotrauma for a patient with asthma who is receiving
mechanical ventilation increases if you decrease the: VERIFIED
ANSWER Expiratory time
The most common sign or symptom found in patients with pulmonary
embolism is: VERIFIED ANSWER Increased respiratory rate
A 52 year old man with a history of alcholism complains of pleuritic
chest pain. he reports recent vomiting and states the pain increases when
he swallows. he appears very ill and has subcutaneous emphysema
around his neck. you suspect: VERIFIED ANSWER Boerhaave's
Syndrome
