AMLS POST TEST ACTUAL PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ 2. Patients with a history of COPD that present with an acute
onset of shortness of breath are likely to have what condition?
Answer: a. Pulmonary embolism
◉ 3. During compensatory shock, the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone
system is activated to cause a/an: Answer: a. Increase in preload,
afterload, and re-absorption of sodium
◉ 4. What clinical findings are most commonly associated with a
pulmonary embolus? Answer: a. Clear breath sounds with tachypnea
◉ 5. What condition is most likely to cause respiratory acidosis?
Answer: b. Narcotic overdose
◉ 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
pericarditis? Answer: d. ST-segment elevation in all leads
◉ 7. Anaphylaxis is most associated with which physiological event?
Answer: b. Vasodilation
, ◉ 8. Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is characterized
by what pathological change? Answer: c. Breakdown of the alveolar-
capillary membrane
◉ 9. Continuous positive airway pressure would be most beneficial
in treating which patient? Answer: b. A 22yo with severe asthma
who is not responding to nebulizer treatments
◉ 10. What is the initial treatment for a patient experiencing
hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic coma (HHNC)? Answer: a.
Crystalloid IV fluid administration
◉ 11. Your patient has had a seizure secondary to a nerve agent
exposure. What medication would be best to diminish the seizure?
Answer: c. Midazolam
◉ 12. Respiratory alkalosis may occur as a result of: Answer: a.
Fever and anxiety
◉ 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 (?)
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ 2. Patients with a history of COPD that present with an acute
onset of shortness of breath are likely to have what condition?
Answer: a. Pulmonary embolism
◉ 3. During compensatory shock, the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone
system is activated to cause a/an: Answer: a. Increase in preload,
afterload, and re-absorption of sodium
◉ 4. What clinical findings are most commonly associated with a
pulmonary embolus? Answer: a. Clear breath sounds with tachypnea
◉ 5. What condition is most likely to cause respiratory acidosis?
Answer: b. Narcotic overdose
◉ 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
pericarditis? Answer: d. ST-segment elevation in all leads
◉ 7. Anaphylaxis is most associated with which physiological event?
Answer: b. Vasodilation
, ◉ 8. Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is characterized
by what pathological change? Answer: c. Breakdown of the alveolar-
capillary membrane
◉ 9. Continuous positive airway pressure would be most beneficial
in treating which patient? Answer: b. A 22yo with severe asthma
who is not responding to nebulizer treatments
◉ 10. What is the initial treatment for a patient experiencing
hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic coma (HHNC)? Answer: a.
Crystalloid IV fluid administration
◉ 11. Your patient has had a seizure secondary to a nerve agent
exposure. What medication would be best to diminish the seizure?
Answer: c. Midazolam
◉ 12. Respiratory alkalosis may occur as a result of: Answer: a.
Fever and anxiety
◉ 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 (?)
