AMLS Post Test With
Approved Questions and
Answers Latest 2025-2026
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? - Correct 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? - Correct Answer-a.
Pulmonary embolism
3. During compensatory shock, the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system is
activated to cause a/an: - Correct Answer-a. Increase in preload, afterload, and
re-absorption of sodium
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
Approved Questions and
Answers Latest 2025-2026
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? - Correct 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? - Correct Answer-a.
Pulmonary embolism
3. During compensatory shock, the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system is
activated to cause a/an: - Correct Answer-a. Increase in preload, afterload, and
re-absorption of sodium
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
