AMLS POST TEST EXAM
AMLS POST TEST EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A+ LATEST UPDATE.
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? ANS >> 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? 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 tachypnoea
, AMLS POST TEST EXAM
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
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 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 hyperosmolar
hyperglycaemic 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
AMLS POST TEST EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A+ LATEST UPDATE.
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? ANS >> 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? 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 tachypnoea
, AMLS POST TEST EXAM
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
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 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 hyperosmolar
hyperglycaemic 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
