AMLS Post Exam 2027 Updated Test Bank and Answers (A+
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Question 1.
In which situation has the threat to your personal safety been reduced most
significantly?
Correct Answer: A barking dog has been secured in a kennel in the yard.
Question 2.
You evaluate the patient's environment to assess for:
Correct Answer: all of the above; Safety concerns, Room Temp, Assistive
devices
Question 3.
An unresponsive patient has a needle in his arm when you arrive. His pupils are
pinpoint, and he is breathing four times per minute. You are preparing to administer
naloxone. At this point, opioid overdose is your initial:
Correct Answer: Differential diagnosis
Question 4.
An 18-year-old male had a tonic-clonic seizure. Coworkers report no known seizure
history. You can arouse him to voice. P 118, R 20, BP 102/68. The diagnostic test most
likely to narrow your differential diagnosis would be:
Correct Answer: Blood glucose analysis
Question 5.
A 23-year-old female has an acute onset of left flank pain. You should investigate which
of the following regarding her pain?
Correct Answer: Dysuria
Question 6.
When you use an interpreter to question a 42-year-old female about her abdominal pain,
what is the best way to ensure information has been conveyed accurately and
completely?
Correct Answer: Let the patient write her answers, and have the interpreter
restate them so you will have a recored of her statements for your report.
(yeah right)
, Question 7.
After you ensure scene safety, your highest priority is to:
Correct Answer: Rule out immediate life threats
Question 8.
Which of the following physical findings points most specifically to increased intracranial
pressure?
Correct Answer: Respiratory rate is 8 and irregular.
• You are transferring a 65-year-old female with renal failure from the nursing
home. She has a history of "abnormal lab values" and is drowsy and weak. You
note the following lab values: serum calcium 10.0 mg/dL (0.55 mmol/L), pH
7.28, potassium 6.1 mEq/L. The patient goes into cardiac arrest after you load
her into the ambulance. After epinephrine, you should first consider giving
her: - ✓✓Magnesium sulfate
Question 9.
Which of the following describes a behavior that represents normal mental status? A
person who:
Correct Answer: Is drowsy and slow to respond to questions after awakening
from a nap.
Question 10.
Which assessment evaluates at least one aspect of cranial nerve function?
Correct Answer: Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale
Question 11.
A 72-year-old male had a syncopal episode in church. His wife said he has been
complaining of a headache for about a week. He has early Alzheimer's disease. Home
medicines include Lipitor and Exelon (rivastigmine). Which of the following questions
may help narrow your differential diagnosis?
Correct Answer: Did he fall or hit his head recently?
Question 12.
A 56-year-old female experiences a sudden onset of headache and blurred vision during
yoga class. Her right eyelid is drooping, and the pupil on that side is small compared to
the left pupil. You should take her to a hospital with:
Correct Answer: Specialized neurologic and vascular capability
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Question 1.
In which situation has the threat to your personal safety been reduced most
significantly?
Correct Answer: A barking dog has been secured in a kennel in the yard.
Question 2.
You evaluate the patient's environment to assess for:
Correct Answer: all of the above; Safety concerns, Room Temp, Assistive
devices
Question 3.
An unresponsive patient has a needle in his arm when you arrive. His pupils are
pinpoint, and he is breathing four times per minute. You are preparing to administer
naloxone. At this point, opioid overdose is your initial:
Correct Answer: Differential diagnosis
Question 4.
An 18-year-old male had a tonic-clonic seizure. Coworkers report no known seizure
history. You can arouse him to voice. P 118, R 20, BP 102/68. The diagnostic test most
likely to narrow your differential diagnosis would be:
Correct Answer: Blood glucose analysis
Question 5.
A 23-year-old female has an acute onset of left flank pain. You should investigate which
of the following regarding her pain?
Correct Answer: Dysuria
Question 6.
When you use an interpreter to question a 42-year-old female about her abdominal pain,
what is the best way to ensure information has been conveyed accurately and
completely?
Correct Answer: Let the patient write her answers, and have the interpreter
restate them so you will have a recored of her statements for your report.
(yeah right)
, Question 7.
After you ensure scene safety, your highest priority is to:
Correct Answer: Rule out immediate life threats
Question 8.
Which of the following physical findings points most specifically to increased intracranial
pressure?
Correct Answer: Respiratory rate is 8 and irregular.
• You are transferring a 65-year-old female with renal failure from the nursing
home. She has a history of "abnormal lab values" and is drowsy and weak. You
note the following lab values: serum calcium 10.0 mg/dL (0.55 mmol/L), pH
7.28, potassium 6.1 mEq/L. The patient goes into cardiac arrest after you load
her into the ambulance. After epinephrine, you should first consider giving
her: - ✓✓Magnesium sulfate
Question 9.
Which of the following describes a behavior that represents normal mental status? A
person who:
Correct Answer: Is drowsy and slow to respond to questions after awakening
from a nap.
Question 10.
Which assessment evaluates at least one aspect of cranial nerve function?
Correct Answer: Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale
Question 11.
A 72-year-old male had a syncopal episode in church. His wife said he has been
complaining of a headache for about a week. He has early Alzheimer's disease. Home
medicines include Lipitor and Exelon (rivastigmine). Which of the following questions
may help narrow your differential diagnosis?
Correct Answer: Did he fall or hit his head recently?
Question 12.
A 56-year-old female experiences a sudden onset of headache and blurred vision during
yoga class. Her right eyelid is drooping, and the pupil on that side is small compared to
the left pupil. You should take her to a hospital with:
Correct Answer: Specialized neurologic and vascular capability
