ADVANCED MEDICAL LIFE SUPPORT
AMLS REVIEW EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2025/2026
As you obtain historical information regarding your patient, you note that the patient's
presentation and responses are very similar to several patient complaints you have treated in
the past. Integrating this information from past experience to this current experience is known
as: - ANS Pattern recognition
In which situation has the threat to your personal safety been reduced most significantly? -
ANS A barking dog has been secured in a kennel in the yard.
You evaluate the patient's environment to assess for: - ANS all of the above; Safety concerns,
Room Temp, Assistive devices
An unresponsive patient has a needle in his arm when you arrive. His pupils are pinpoint, and he
is breathing four times per minute. You are preparing to administer naloxone. At this point,
opioid overdose is your initial: - ANS Differential diagnosis
An 18-year-old male had a tonic-clonic seizure. Coworkers report no known seizure history. You
can arouse him to voice. P 118, R 20, BP 102/68. The diagnostic test most likely to narrow your
differential diagnosis would be: - ANS Blood glucose analysis
A 23-year-old female has an acute onset of left flank pain. You should investigate which of the
following regarding her pain? - ANS Dysuria
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, When you use an interpreter to question a 42-year-old female about her abdominal pain, what
is the best way to ensure information has been conveyed accurately and completely? -
ANS Let the patient write her answers, and have the interpreter restate them so you will have
a recored of her statements for your report. (yeah right)
After you ensure scene safety, your highest priority is to: - ANS Rule out immediate life
threats
Which of the following physical findings points most specifically to increased intracranial
pressure? - ANS Respiratory rate is 8 and irregular.
You are transferring a 65-year-old female with renal failure from the nursing home. She has a
history of "abnormal lab values" and is drowsy and weak. You note the following lab values:
serum calcium 10.0 mg/dL (0.55 mmol/L), pH 7.28, potassium 6.1 mEq/L. The patient goes into
cardiac arrest after you load her into the ambulance. After epinephrine, you should first
consider giving her: - ANS Magnesium sulfate
Which of the following describes a behavior that represents normal mental status? A person
who: - ANS Is drowsy and slow to respond to questions after awakening from a nap.
Which assessment evaluates at least one aspect of cranial nerve function? - ANS Cincinnati
Prehospital Stroke Scale
A 72-year-old male had a syncopal episode in church. His wife said he has been complaining of a
headache for about a week. He has early Alzheimer's disease. Home medicines include Lipitor
and Exelon (rivastigmine). Which of the following questions may help narrow your differential
diagnosis? - ANS Did he fall or hit his head recently?
A 56-year-old female experiences a sudden onset of headache and blurred vision during yoga
class. Her right eyelid is drooping, and the pupil on that side is small compared to the left pupil.
You should take her to a hospital with: - ANS Specialized neurologic and vascular capability
A 32-year-old complains of headache and dizziness. He vomited once and is walking with a
staggering gait. His blood pressure is 148/72, pulse 92, respirations 20. He has a steady stare up
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AMLS REVIEW EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2025/2026
As you obtain historical information regarding your patient, you note that the patient's
presentation and responses are very similar to several patient complaints you have treated in
the past. Integrating this information from past experience to this current experience is known
as: - ANS Pattern recognition
In which situation has the threat to your personal safety been reduced most significantly? -
ANS A barking dog has been secured in a kennel in the yard.
You evaluate the patient's environment to assess for: - ANS all of the above; Safety concerns,
Room Temp, Assistive devices
An unresponsive patient has a needle in his arm when you arrive. His pupils are pinpoint, and he
is breathing four times per minute. You are preparing to administer naloxone. At this point,
opioid overdose is your initial: - ANS Differential diagnosis
An 18-year-old male had a tonic-clonic seizure. Coworkers report no known seizure history. You
can arouse him to voice. P 118, R 20, BP 102/68. The diagnostic test most likely to narrow your
differential diagnosis would be: - ANS Blood glucose analysis
A 23-year-old female has an acute onset of left flank pain. You should investigate which of the
following regarding her pain? - ANS Dysuria
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, When you use an interpreter to question a 42-year-old female about her abdominal pain, what
is the best way to ensure information has been conveyed accurately and completely? -
ANS Let the patient write her answers, and have the interpreter restate them so you will have
a recored of her statements for your report. (yeah right)
After you ensure scene safety, your highest priority is to: - ANS Rule out immediate life
threats
Which of the following physical findings points most specifically to increased intracranial
pressure? - ANS Respiratory rate is 8 and irregular.
You are transferring a 65-year-old female with renal failure from the nursing home. She has a
history of "abnormal lab values" and is drowsy and weak. You note the following lab values:
serum calcium 10.0 mg/dL (0.55 mmol/L), pH 7.28, potassium 6.1 mEq/L. The patient goes into
cardiac arrest after you load her into the ambulance. After epinephrine, you should first
consider giving her: - ANS Magnesium sulfate
Which of the following describes a behavior that represents normal mental status? A person
who: - ANS Is drowsy and slow to respond to questions after awakening from a nap.
Which assessment evaluates at least one aspect of cranial nerve function? - ANS Cincinnati
Prehospital Stroke Scale
A 72-year-old male had a syncopal episode in church. His wife said he has been complaining of a
headache for about a week. He has early Alzheimer's disease. Home medicines include Lipitor
and Exelon (rivastigmine). Which of the following questions may help narrow your differential
diagnosis? - ANS Did he fall or hit his head recently?
A 56-year-old female experiences a sudden onset of headache and blurred vision during yoga
class. Her right eyelid is drooping, and the pupil on that side is small compared to the left pupil.
You should take her to a hospital with: - ANS Specialized neurologic and vascular capability
A 32-year-old complains of headache and dizziness. He vomited once and is walking with a
staggering gait. His blood pressure is 148/72, pulse 92, respirations 20. He has a steady stare up
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