AMLS Post Test LATEST VERSION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
WITH STUDY GUIDE DETAILED AND VERIFIED FOR GUARANTEED
PASS, LATEST UPDATE 2025,2026 GRADED A
4. What clinical findings are most commonly associated with a pulmonary embolus? -
CORRECT ANSWER a. Clear breath sounds with tachypnea
5. What condition is most likely to cause respiratory acidosis? - CORRECT
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? - CORRECT ANSWER d. ST-segment elevation in all
leads
7. Anaphylaxis is most associated with which physiological event? - CORRECT
ANSWER b. Vasodilation
8. Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is characterized by what pathological
change? - CORRECT ANSWER c. Breakdown of the alveolar-capillary membrane
9. Continuous positive airway pressure would be most beneficial in treating which
patient? - CORRECT 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)? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER c.
Midazolam
12. Respiratory alkalosis may occur as a result of: - CORRECT ANSWER a. Fever
and anxiety
13. An age-related change that increases the risk of respiratory compromise is: -
CORRECT ANSWER c. Decrease in lung compliance
, 14. Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea is most common in patients with a history of: -
CORRECT 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: - CORRECT
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? - CORRECT
ANSWER d. Beta Blockers
17. Metabolic acidosis is best described by which arterial blood gas interpretation? -
CORRECT 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: -
CORRECT ANSWER c. Identify and manage life threats
19. Observing a patient's body positioning can be an early indicator that the patient is: -
CORRECT ANSWER a. Sick or not sick
20. Which assessment finding is crucial to obtain from a patient suspected of a stroke? -
CORRECT 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? -
CORRECT 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: - CORRECT 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
WITH STUDY GUIDE DETAILED AND VERIFIED FOR GUARANTEED
PASS, LATEST UPDATE 2025,2026 GRADED A
4. What clinical findings are most commonly associated with a pulmonary embolus? -
CORRECT ANSWER a. Clear breath sounds with tachypnea
5. What condition is most likely to cause respiratory acidosis? - CORRECT
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? - CORRECT ANSWER d. ST-segment elevation in all
leads
7. Anaphylaxis is most associated with which physiological event? - CORRECT
ANSWER b. Vasodilation
8. Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is characterized by what pathological
change? - CORRECT ANSWER c. Breakdown of the alveolar-capillary membrane
9. Continuous positive airway pressure would be most beneficial in treating which
patient? - CORRECT 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)? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER c.
Midazolam
12. Respiratory alkalosis may occur as a result of: - CORRECT ANSWER a. Fever
and anxiety
13. An age-related change that increases the risk of respiratory compromise is: -
CORRECT ANSWER c. Decrease in lung compliance
, 14. Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea is most common in patients with a history of: -
CORRECT 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: - CORRECT
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? - CORRECT
ANSWER d. Beta Blockers
17. Metabolic acidosis is best described by which arterial blood gas interpretation? -
CORRECT 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: -
CORRECT ANSWER c. Identify and manage life threats
19. Observing a patient's body positioning can be an early indicator that the patient is: -
CORRECT ANSWER a. Sick or not sick
20. Which assessment finding is crucial to obtain from a patient suspected of a stroke? -
CORRECT 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? -
CORRECT 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: - CORRECT 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
