AMLS POST TEST (3 LATEST VERSIONS ) EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
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?
a. Brain abscess
b. Ischemic stroke
c. Epidural hematoma
d. Subarachnoid hemorrhage - ANSWER -D
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:
a. Immediately transport to the receiving facility
b. Initiate an IV with 0.9% NS and monitor the patient carefully
c. Initiate an IV with 0.9% NS and administer 0.5mg of epinephrine
d. Obtain a blood glucose level - ANSWER -B
Anaphylaxis is most associated with which physiological event?
a. Hemorrhage
b. Vasodilation
c. Bradycardia
d. Hypertension - ANSWER -B
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is characterized by what
, pathological change?
a. Excessive mucous production
b. Inflammation of the visceral pleura
c. Breakdown of the alveolar-capillary membrane
d. Accumulation of fluid between the pleural layers - ANSWER -C
Continuous positive airway pressure would be most beneficial in
treating which patient?
a. A 43yo with a decreased LOC with respiratory difficulty
b. A 22yo with severe asthma who is not responding to nebulizer
treatments
c. A 38yo with carpal pedal spasms, clear lung sounds, and respirations
of 40/min
d. A 55yo with jugular vein distension and a BP of 90/60 - ANSWER
B
What is the initial treatment for a patient experiencing hyperosmolar
hyperglycemic nonketotic coma (HHNC)?
a. Crystalloid IV fluid administration
b. Administration of dextrose
c. Administration of insulin
d. Fluid bolus of 5% dextrose in water (D5W) - ANSWER -A
What clinical findings are most commonly associated with a pulmonary
embolus?
a. Clear breath sounds with tachypnea
b. Rhonchi auscultated bilaterally with hypercarbia
c. Crackles heard in the bases with bradycardia
d. Fever, tachycardia, and tachypnea with increased work of breathing -
ANSWER -A
What condition is most likely to cause respiratory acidosis?
a. Anxiety/panic attack
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
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?
a. Brain abscess
b. Ischemic stroke
c. Epidural hematoma
d. Subarachnoid hemorrhage - ANSWER -D
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:
a. Immediately transport to the receiving facility
b. Initiate an IV with 0.9% NS and monitor the patient carefully
c. Initiate an IV with 0.9% NS and administer 0.5mg of epinephrine
d. Obtain a blood glucose level - ANSWER -B
Anaphylaxis is most associated with which physiological event?
a. Hemorrhage
b. Vasodilation
c. Bradycardia
d. Hypertension - ANSWER -B
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is characterized by what
, pathological change?
a. Excessive mucous production
b. Inflammation of the visceral pleura
c. Breakdown of the alveolar-capillary membrane
d. Accumulation of fluid between the pleural layers - ANSWER -C
Continuous positive airway pressure would be most beneficial in
treating which patient?
a. A 43yo with a decreased LOC with respiratory difficulty
b. A 22yo with severe asthma who is not responding to nebulizer
treatments
c. A 38yo with carpal pedal spasms, clear lung sounds, and respirations
of 40/min
d. A 55yo with jugular vein distension and a BP of 90/60 - ANSWER
B
What is the initial treatment for a patient experiencing hyperosmolar
hyperglycemic nonketotic coma (HHNC)?
a. Crystalloid IV fluid administration
b. Administration of dextrose
c. Administration of insulin
d. Fluid bolus of 5% dextrose in water (D5W) - ANSWER -A
What clinical findings are most commonly associated with a pulmonary
embolus?
a. Clear breath sounds with tachypnea
b. Rhonchi auscultated bilaterally with hypercarbia
c. Crackles heard in the bases with bradycardia
d. Fever, tachycardia, and tachypnea with increased work of breathing -
ANSWER -A
What condition is most likely to cause respiratory acidosis?
a. Anxiety/panic attack
