AMLS POST TEST LATEST ACTUAL EXAM WITH
VERIFIED QUESTIONS & CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1.
1. A 45-year-old patient is found supine on the floor. Healthcare providers note pinpoint pupils,
shallow respirations, and vomitus in and around the mouth. What course of action should be taken
next?
ANSWER
b. Supplemental oxygen and suction
Question 2.
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
Question 3.
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
Question 4.
4. What clinical findings are most commonly associated with a pulmonary embolus?
ANSWER
a. Clear breath sounds with tachypnea
Question 5.
5. What condition is most likely to cause respiratory acidosis?
ANSWER
b. Narcotic overdose
, Question 6.
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
Question 7.
7. Anaphylaxis is most associated with which physiological event?
ANSWER
b. Vasodilation
Question 8.
8. Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is characterized by what pathological change?
ANSWER
c. Breakdown of the alveolar-capillary membrane
Question 9.
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
Question 10.
10. What is the initial treatment for a patient experiencing hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic
coma (HHNC)?
ANSWER
a. Crystalloid IV fluid administration
VERIFIED QUESTIONS & CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1.
1. A 45-year-old patient is found supine on the floor. Healthcare providers note pinpoint pupils,
shallow respirations, and vomitus in and around the mouth. What course of action should be taken
next?
ANSWER
b. Supplemental oxygen and suction
Question 2.
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
Question 3.
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
Question 4.
4. What clinical findings are most commonly associated with a pulmonary embolus?
ANSWER
a. Clear breath sounds with tachypnea
Question 5.
5. What condition is most likely to cause respiratory acidosis?
ANSWER
b. Narcotic overdose
, Question 6.
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
Question 7.
7. Anaphylaxis is most associated with which physiological event?
ANSWER
b. Vasodilation
Question 8.
8. Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is characterized by what pathological change?
ANSWER
c. Breakdown of the alveolar-capillary membrane
Question 9.
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
Question 10.
10. What is the initial treatment for a patient experiencing hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic
coma (HHNC)?
ANSWER
a. Crystalloid IV fluid administration
