AMLS POST TEST WITH QUESTIONS AND WELL VERIIFED
ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+ REAL!!! REAL!!!
13. An age-related change that increases the risk of respiratory compromise is: - ANSWER✔✔-c.
Decrease in lung compliance
14. Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea is most common in patients with a history of: - ANSWER✔✔-a.
Left-sided heart failure (?)
15. The patient presents with a history of fever and an upper respiratory infection. Historical
information reveals increasing water intake, orthostatic hypotension, and an increase in urination. You
suspect these symptoms are caused by: - ANSWER✔✔-a. Hyperglycemia
16. You are dispatched to the home of a 32yo patient with a history of Graves' disease. The patient was
in the ER earlier today for some "tests for my ulcers." He received contrast and was discharged. He is
now complaining of not feeling well, chest pain, and palpitations. You note an anxious patient with fine
tremors. He is diaphoretic and has a temperature of 101.5F, BP 100/62, P 156 (sinus tach), R 30, glucose
level 133. Which of the following are management considerations for this patient? - ANSWER✔✔-d.
Beta Blockers
17. Metabolic acidosis is best described by which arterial blood gas interpretation? - ANSWER✔✔-b.
pH decreased, pCO2 decreased, H2CO3 low (?)
18. The AMLS Assessment Pathway first advises safety and initial observations of the scene. The second
process described in this pathway asks the healthcare provider to: - ANSWER✔✔-c. Identify and
manage life threats
19. Observing a patient's body positioning can be an early indicator that the patient is: - ANSWER✔✔-
a. Sick or not sick
, 20. Which assessment finding is crucial to obtain from a patient suspected of a stroke? - ANSWER✔✔-
c. Onset of symptoms
21. A 62yo patient presents with a severe headache. It is described as a "thunderclap" accompanied
with nausea, blurred vision, and an elevated blood pressure. What neurologic condition is most likely
the cause of this patient's presentation? - ANSWER✔✔-d. Subarachnoid hemorrhage
22. A 38yo presents with mild chest tightness and urticaria after mowing the lawn. He felt a "sting" in his
left lower leg and states the symptoms came on suddenly. BP 130/82, P 100, R 20 with a normal work of
breathing and clear lung sounds. The healthcare provider should: - ANSWER✔✔-b. Initiate an IV with
0.09% NS and monitor the patient carefully
23. Healthcare providers are treating a patient complaining of substernal chest pain accompanied with
nausea and one episode of vomiting. The patient has had two cardiac stents placed within the last year.
He has a familial history of heart disease and takes a baby aspirin daily. What information is most
concerning? - ANSWER✔✔-b. Recent stent placement
24. The patient complains of sharp chest pain that worsens when supine. He is bed ridden due to
complications from a recent hip surgery. The patient is tachypneic and the ECG reveals sinus
tachycardia. What is the patient's working diagnosis? - ANSWER✔✔-d. Pulmonary embolism
25. A patient is a resident in an assisted living facility to obtain physical therapy after a knee
replacement surgery. She complains of a rash that is red and has small bumps. She has been feeling ill
for several days. What is the most likely working diagnosis? - ANSWER✔✔-c. Methicillin-resistant
Staphylococcus aureus
26. A foreign exchange university student is found by his roommate and EMS is dispatched. The patient
presents with an unusual flat red rash on his chest and arms. He has been ill with fever, nausea, and
vomiting. Physical exam reveals stiffness of the neck. The healthcare provider will anticipate which
diagnosis? - ANSWER✔✔-b. Meningitis
27. Healthcare providers are treating a 49yo male complaining of diffuse abdominal cramping. He has
been ill with vomiting for 3 days. What working diagnosis is most probable? - ANSWER✔✔-d.
Gastroenteritis
ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+ REAL!!! REAL!!!
13. An age-related change that increases the risk of respiratory compromise is: - ANSWER✔✔-c.
Decrease in lung compliance
14. Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea is most common in patients with a history of: - ANSWER✔✔-a.
Left-sided heart failure (?)
15. The patient presents with a history of fever and an upper respiratory infection. Historical
information reveals increasing water intake, orthostatic hypotension, and an increase in urination. You
suspect these symptoms are caused by: - ANSWER✔✔-a. Hyperglycemia
16. You are dispatched to the home of a 32yo patient with a history of Graves' disease. The patient was
in the ER earlier today for some "tests for my ulcers." He received contrast and was discharged. He is
now complaining of not feeling well, chest pain, and palpitations. You note an anxious patient with fine
tremors. He is diaphoretic and has a temperature of 101.5F, BP 100/62, P 156 (sinus tach), R 30, glucose
level 133. Which of the following are management considerations for this patient? - ANSWER✔✔-d.
Beta Blockers
17. Metabolic acidosis is best described by which arterial blood gas interpretation? - ANSWER✔✔-b.
pH decreased, pCO2 decreased, H2CO3 low (?)
18. The AMLS Assessment Pathway first advises safety and initial observations of the scene. The second
process described in this pathway asks the healthcare provider to: - ANSWER✔✔-c. Identify and
manage life threats
19. Observing a patient's body positioning can be an early indicator that the patient is: - ANSWER✔✔-
a. Sick or not sick
, 20. Which assessment finding is crucial to obtain from a patient suspected of a stroke? - ANSWER✔✔-
c. Onset of symptoms
21. A 62yo patient presents with a severe headache. It is described as a "thunderclap" accompanied
with nausea, blurred vision, and an elevated blood pressure. What neurologic condition is most likely
the cause of this patient's presentation? - ANSWER✔✔-d. Subarachnoid hemorrhage
22. A 38yo presents with mild chest tightness and urticaria after mowing the lawn. He felt a "sting" in his
left lower leg and states the symptoms came on suddenly. BP 130/82, P 100, R 20 with a normal work of
breathing and clear lung sounds. The healthcare provider should: - ANSWER✔✔-b. Initiate an IV with
0.09% NS and monitor the patient carefully
23. Healthcare providers are treating a patient complaining of substernal chest pain accompanied with
nausea and one episode of vomiting. The patient has had two cardiac stents placed within the last year.
He has a familial history of heart disease and takes a baby aspirin daily. What information is most
concerning? - ANSWER✔✔-b. Recent stent placement
24. The patient complains of sharp chest pain that worsens when supine. He is bed ridden due to
complications from a recent hip surgery. The patient is tachypneic and the ECG reveals sinus
tachycardia. What is the patient's working diagnosis? - ANSWER✔✔-d. Pulmonary embolism
25. A patient is a resident in an assisted living facility to obtain physical therapy after a knee
replacement surgery. She complains of a rash that is red and has small bumps. She has been feeling ill
for several days. What is the most likely working diagnosis? - ANSWER✔✔-c. Methicillin-resistant
Staphylococcus aureus
26. A foreign exchange university student is found by his roommate and EMS is dispatched. The patient
presents with an unusual flat red rash on his chest and arms. He has been ill with fever, nausea, and
vomiting. Physical exam reveals stiffness of the neck. The healthcare provider will anticipate which
diagnosis? - ANSWER✔✔-b. Meningitis
27. Healthcare providers are treating a 49yo male complaining of diffuse abdominal cramping. He has
been ill with vomiting for 3 days. What working diagnosis is most probable? - ANSWER✔✔-d.
Gastroenteritis
