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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
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next? Ans: b. Supplemental oxygen and suction
2. Patients with a history of COPD that present with an acute onset
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of shortness of breath are likely to have what condition? Ans: a.
Pulmonary embolism
3. During compensatory shock, the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone
system is activated to cause a/an: Ans: a. Increase in preload,
afterload, and re-absorption of sodium
4. What clinical findings are most commonly associated with a
pulmonary embolus? Ans: a. Clear breath sounds with tachypnea
5. What condition is most likely to cause respiratory acidosis? Ans:
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? Ans: d. ST-segment elevation in all leads
, 2
7. Anaphylaxis is most associated with which physiological event?
Ans: b. Vasodilation
8. Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is characterized by
what pathological change? Ans: c. Breakdown of the alveolar-
capillary membrane
9. Continuous positive airway pressure would be most beneficial in
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treating which patient? Ans: b. A 22yo with severe asthma who is
not responding to nebulizer treatments
10. What is the initial treatment for a patient experiencing
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hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic coma (HHNC)? Ans: 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?
Ans: c. Midazolam
12. Respiratory alkalosis may occur as a result of: Ans: a. Fever
and anxiety
13. An age-related change that increases the risk of respiratory
compromise is: Ans: c. Decrease in lung compliance
14. Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea is most common in patients
with a history of: Ans: a. Left-sided heart failure (?)
AMLS Post Test Questions and Answers
(100% Correct Answers) Already Graded
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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
© 2025 Assignment Expert
next? Ans: b. Supplemental oxygen and suction
2. Patients with a history of COPD that present with an acute onset
Guru01 - Stuvia
of shortness of breath are likely to have what condition? Ans: a.
Pulmonary embolism
3. During compensatory shock, the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone
system is activated to cause a/an: Ans: a. Increase in preload,
afterload, and re-absorption of sodium
4. What clinical findings are most commonly associated with a
pulmonary embolus? Ans: a. Clear breath sounds with tachypnea
5. What condition is most likely to cause respiratory acidosis? Ans:
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? Ans: d. ST-segment elevation in all leads
, 2
7. Anaphylaxis is most associated with which physiological event?
Ans: b. Vasodilation
8. Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is characterized by
what pathological change? Ans: c. Breakdown of the alveolar-
capillary membrane
9. Continuous positive airway pressure would be most beneficial in
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treating which patient? Ans: b. A 22yo with severe asthma who is
not responding to nebulizer treatments
10. What is the initial treatment for a patient experiencing
Guru01 - Stuvia
hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic coma (HHNC)? Ans: 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?
Ans: c. Midazolam
12. Respiratory alkalosis may occur as a result of: Ans: a. Fever
and anxiety
13. An age-related change that increases the risk of respiratory
compromise is: Ans: c. Decrease in lung compliance
14. Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea is most common in patients
with a history of: Ans: a. Left-sided heart failure (?)
