AMLS Pretest Exam | Questions & Answers -
(All Correct) Latest 2025/ 2026 Update |
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Question:
A 28 year old female is being evaluated for an acute onset of an alteration in
mentation. She complained of a stiff neck and persistent headache. Vital signs are
P112, R22 and regular, BP 144/88, SpO2 95% and T 102.3F (39C). The healthcare
provider should observe for which complication?
Answer:
Seizure
-Chapter 2
Question:
A 45 year old patient is found supine on the floor of the Triage area. Healthcare
providers note pinpoint pupils, shallow respirations and vomitus in and around the
mouth. What course of action should be implemented next?
Answer:
Supplemental oxygen and suction
-Chapter 2
,Question:
Patients with a history of chronic bronchitis that present with shortness of breath
are likely to have which condition?
Answer:
Pulmonary embolism
-Chapter 3
Question:
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is characterized by what
pathological change?
Answer:
Breakdown of fluid between the alveolar-capillary membrane
-Chapter 3
Question:
An anxious male complains of a sore throat, fever, chills, dental pain and dyspnea.
the patient has a firm, red pronounced swelling in the sublingual anterior throat
area and tongue. What diagnosis is most likely?
Answer:
Ludwig's angina
-Chapter 3
, Question:
Patients on mechanical ventilation may have hypoxemia due to alveolar collapse
from mucous plugging. The best treatment for this is:
Answer:
Administer PEEP
-Chapter 3
Question:
Anaphylaxis is most associated with which physiological event?
Answer:
Vasodilation
-Chapter 4
Question:
An elderly patient in an assisted living facility presents with a diminished level of
consciousness and elevated white blood count. Assessment reveals pale, clammy
skin and a urinary catherter with dark colored urine. Vital signs are P132, R 38 and
shallow, BP 78/46, SpO2 91% and T 100.8°F (32.8°C). What classification of
shock is the patient most likely experiencing?
Answer:
Distributive
-Chapter 4
(All Correct) Latest 2025/ 2026 Update |
Verified Solutions | GRADED A.
Question:
A 28 year old female is being evaluated for an acute onset of an alteration in
mentation. She complained of a stiff neck and persistent headache. Vital signs are
P112, R22 and regular, BP 144/88, SpO2 95% and T 102.3F (39C). The healthcare
provider should observe for which complication?
Answer:
Seizure
-Chapter 2
Question:
A 45 year old patient is found supine on the floor of the Triage area. Healthcare
providers note pinpoint pupils, shallow respirations and vomitus in and around the
mouth. What course of action should be implemented next?
Answer:
Supplemental oxygen and suction
-Chapter 2
,Question:
Patients with a history of chronic bronchitis that present with shortness of breath
are likely to have which condition?
Answer:
Pulmonary embolism
-Chapter 3
Question:
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is characterized by what
pathological change?
Answer:
Breakdown of fluid between the alveolar-capillary membrane
-Chapter 3
Question:
An anxious male complains of a sore throat, fever, chills, dental pain and dyspnea.
the patient has a firm, red pronounced swelling in the sublingual anterior throat
area and tongue. What diagnosis is most likely?
Answer:
Ludwig's angina
-Chapter 3
, Question:
Patients on mechanical ventilation may have hypoxemia due to alveolar collapse
from mucous plugging. The best treatment for this is:
Answer:
Administer PEEP
-Chapter 3
Question:
Anaphylaxis is most associated with which physiological event?
Answer:
Vasodilation
-Chapter 4
Question:
An elderly patient in an assisted living facility presents with a diminished level of
consciousness and elevated white blood count. Assessment reveals pale, clammy
skin and a urinary catherter with dark colored urine. Vital signs are P132, R 38 and
shallow, BP 78/46, SpO2 91% and T 100.8°F (32.8°C). What classification of
shock is the patient most likely experiencing?
Answer:
Distributive
-Chapter 4
