AMLS POST TEST UPDATED 2025 WITH QUESTIONS AND
100% CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
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?
VERIFIED ANSWER b. Supplemental oxygen and suction
2. Patients with a history of COPD that present with an acute onset of
shortness of breath are likely to have what condition? VERIFIED
ANSWER a. Pulmonary embolism
3. During compensatory shock, the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system
is activated to cause a/an: VERIFIED ANSWER a. Increase in preload,
afterload, and re-absorption of sodium
4. What clinical findings are most commonly associated with a
pulmonary embolus? VERIFIED ANSWER a. Clear breath sounds with
tachypnea
5. What condition is most likely to cause respiratory acidosis?
VERIFIED 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? VERIFIED
ANSWER d. ST-segment elevation in all leads
,7. Anaphylaxis is most associated with which physiological event?
VERIFIED ANSWER b. Vasodilation
8. Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is characterized by
what pathological change? VERIFIED ANSWER c. Breakdown of the
alveolar-capillary membrane
9. Continuous positive airway pressure would be most beneficial in
treating which patient? VERIFIED 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)? VERIFIED 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? VERIFIED
ANSWER c. Midazolam
12. Respiratory alkalosis may occur as a result of: VERIFIED ANSWER
a. Fever and anxiety
13. An age-related change that increases the risk of respiratory
compromise is: VERIFIED ANSWER c. Decrease in lung compliance
,14. Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea is most common in patients with a
history of: VERIFIED 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: VERIFIED 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? VERIFIED ANSWER d. Beta Blockers
17. Metabolic acidosis is best described by which arterial blood gas
interpretation? VERIFIED 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: VERIFIED ANSWER c. Identify and
manage life threats
19. Observing a patient's body positioning can be an early indicator that
the patient is: VERIFIED ANSWER a. Sick or not sick
, 20. Which assessment finding is crucial to obtain from a patient
suspected of a stroke? VERIFIED 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? VERIFIED 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:
VERIFIED 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? VERIFIED 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? VERIFIED ANSWER d. Pulmonary
embolism
100% CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
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?
VERIFIED ANSWER b. Supplemental oxygen and suction
2. Patients with a history of COPD that present with an acute onset of
shortness of breath are likely to have what condition? VERIFIED
ANSWER a. Pulmonary embolism
3. During compensatory shock, the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system
is activated to cause a/an: VERIFIED ANSWER a. Increase in preload,
afterload, and re-absorption of sodium
4. What clinical findings are most commonly associated with a
pulmonary embolus? VERIFIED ANSWER a. Clear breath sounds with
tachypnea
5. What condition is most likely to cause respiratory acidosis?
VERIFIED 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? VERIFIED
ANSWER d. ST-segment elevation in all leads
,7. Anaphylaxis is most associated with which physiological event?
VERIFIED ANSWER b. Vasodilation
8. Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is characterized by
what pathological change? VERIFIED ANSWER c. Breakdown of the
alveolar-capillary membrane
9. Continuous positive airway pressure would be most beneficial in
treating which patient? VERIFIED 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)? VERIFIED 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? VERIFIED
ANSWER c. Midazolam
12. Respiratory alkalosis may occur as a result of: VERIFIED ANSWER
a. Fever and anxiety
13. An age-related change that increases the risk of respiratory
compromise is: VERIFIED ANSWER c. Decrease in lung compliance
,14. Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea is most common in patients with a
history of: VERIFIED 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: VERIFIED 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? VERIFIED ANSWER d. Beta Blockers
17. Metabolic acidosis is best described by which arterial blood gas
interpretation? VERIFIED 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: VERIFIED ANSWER c. Identify and
manage life threats
19. Observing a patient's body positioning can be an early indicator that
the patient is: VERIFIED ANSWER a. Sick or not sick
, 20. Which assessment finding is crucial to obtain from a patient
suspected of a stroke? VERIFIED 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? VERIFIED 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:
VERIFIED 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? VERIFIED 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? VERIFIED ANSWER d. Pulmonary
embolism
