AMLS PRETEST EXAM: ADVANCED
MEDICAL LIFE SUPPORT, 2025/2026 WITH
CORRECT/ACCURATE ANSWERS
ADVANCED MEDICAL LIFE SUPPORT
Key Topics Assessed on the Pretest
The questions will be scenario-based, testing your critical thinking and
assessment skills across the major body systems. Topics you should
review include:
Respiratory Emergencies
Cardiovascular Issues
Neurological Problems
Endocrine and Metabolic Emergencies
Abdominal Pain
Infectious Diseases
Toxicology
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS
(NAEMT)
Question:
A 28 year old female is being evaluated for an acute onset of an alteration
in mentation. She complained of a stiff neck and persistent headache.
Vital signs are P112, R22 and regular, BP 144/88, SpO2 95% and T 102.3F
(39C). The healthcare provider should observe for which complication?
,Answer:
Seizure
-Chapter 2
Question:
A 45 year old patient is found supine on the floor of the Triage area.
Healthcare providers note pinpoint pupils, shallow respirations and
vomitus in and around the mouth. What course of action should be
implemented next?
Answer:
Supplemental oxygen and suction
-Chapter 2
Question:
Patients with a history of chronic bronchitis that present with shortness of
breath are likely to have which condition?
Answer:
Pulmonary embolism
-Chapter 3
Question:
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is characterized by what
pathological change?
, Answer:
Breakdown of fluid between the alveolar-capillary membrane
-Chapter 3
Question:
An anxious male complains of a sore throat, fever, chills, dental pain and
dyspnea. the patient has a firm, red pronounced swelling in the sublingual
anterior throat area and tongue. What diagnosis is most likely?
Answer:
Ludwig's angina
-Chapter 3
Question:
Patients on mechanical ventilation may have hypoxemia due to alveolar
collapse from mucous plugging. The best treatment for this is:
Answer:
Administer PEEP >>> immediate airway clearance techniques.
The optimal interventions, often used in combination, are:
Endotracheal Suctioning: This is usually the first line of treatment to
attempt to clear secretions from the endotracheal tube and the proximal
airways.
Chest Physiotherapy (CPT): Techniques such as manual percussion,
vibration, and postural drainage help to loosen and mobilize thick
secretions so they can be suctioned or moved by cough augmentation.
MEDICAL LIFE SUPPORT, 2025/2026 WITH
CORRECT/ACCURATE ANSWERS
ADVANCED MEDICAL LIFE SUPPORT
Key Topics Assessed on the Pretest
The questions will be scenario-based, testing your critical thinking and
assessment skills across the major body systems. Topics you should
review include:
Respiratory Emergencies
Cardiovascular Issues
Neurological Problems
Endocrine and Metabolic Emergencies
Abdominal Pain
Infectious Diseases
Toxicology
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS
(NAEMT)
Question:
A 28 year old female is being evaluated for an acute onset of an alteration
in mentation. She complained of a stiff neck and persistent headache.
Vital signs are P112, R22 and regular, BP 144/88, SpO2 95% and T 102.3F
(39C). The healthcare provider should observe for which complication?
,Answer:
Seizure
-Chapter 2
Question:
A 45 year old patient is found supine on the floor of the Triage area.
Healthcare providers note pinpoint pupils, shallow respirations and
vomitus in and around the mouth. What course of action should be
implemented next?
Answer:
Supplemental oxygen and suction
-Chapter 2
Question:
Patients with a history of chronic bronchitis that present with shortness of
breath are likely to have which condition?
Answer:
Pulmonary embolism
-Chapter 3
Question:
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is characterized by what
pathological change?
, Answer:
Breakdown of fluid between the alveolar-capillary membrane
-Chapter 3
Question:
An anxious male complains of a sore throat, fever, chills, dental pain and
dyspnea. the patient has a firm, red pronounced swelling in the sublingual
anterior throat area and tongue. What diagnosis is most likely?
Answer:
Ludwig's angina
-Chapter 3
Question:
Patients on mechanical ventilation may have hypoxemia due to alveolar
collapse from mucous plugging. The best treatment for this is:
Answer:
Administer PEEP >>> immediate airway clearance techniques.
The optimal interventions, often used in combination, are:
Endotracheal Suctioning: This is usually the first line of treatment to
attempt to clear secretions from the endotracheal tube and the proximal
airways.
Chest Physiotherapy (CPT): Techniques such as manual percussion,
vibration, and postural drainage help to loosen and mobilize thick
secretions so they can be suctioned or moved by cough augmentation.
