AMLS Post Test UPDATED Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
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AMLS Post Test UPDATED Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
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? - Correct Answer- b. Supplemental...
AMLS Post Test UPDATED Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
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? - Correct Answer- 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? - Correct Answer- a. Pulmonary embolism
3. During compensatory shock, the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system is activated to cause
a/an: - Correct Answer- a. Increase in preload, afterload, and re-absorption of sodium
4. What clinical findings are most commonly associated with a pulmonary embolus? -
Correct Answer- a. Clear breath sounds with tachypnea
5. What condition is most likely to cause respiratory acidosis? - Correct Answer- 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? - Correct Answer- d. ST-segment elevation in all leads
7. Anaphylaxis is most associated with which physiological event? - Correct Answer- b.
Vasodilation
8. Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is characterized by what pathological
change? - Correct Answer- c. Breakdown of the alveolar-capillary membrane
9. Continuous positive airway pressure would be most beneficial in treating which patient? -
Correct Answer- b. A 22yo with severe asthma who is not responding to nebulizer treatments
10. What is the initial treatment for a patient experiencing hyperosmolar hyperglycemic
nonketotic coma (HHNC)? - Correct Answer- 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? - Correct Answer- c. Midazolam
12. Respiratory alkalosis may occur as a result of: - Correct Answer- a. Fever and anxiety
13. An age-related change that increases the risk of respiratory compromise is: - Correct
Answer- c. Decrease in lung compliance
14. Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea is most common in patients with a history of: - Correct
Answer- a. Left-sided heart failure (?)
15. The patient presents with a history of fever and an upper respiratory infection. Historical
information reveals increasing water intake, orthostatic hypotension, and an increase in
urination. You suspect these symptoms are caused by: - Correct Answer- a. Hyperglycemia
16. You are dispatched to the home of a 32yo patient with a history of Graves' disease. The
patient was in the ER earlier today for some "tests for my ulcers." He received contrast and
was discharged. He is now complaining of not feeling well, chest pain, and palpitations. You
note an anxious patient with fine tremors. He is diaphoretic and has a temperature of 101.5F,
BP 100/62, P 156 (sinus tach), R 30, glucose level 133. Which of the following are
management considerations for this patient? - Correct Answer- d. Beta Blockers
17. Metabolic acidosis is best described by which arterial blood gas interpretation? - Correct
Answer- b. pH decreased, pCO2 decreased, H2CO3 low (?)
18. The AMLS Assessment Pathway first advises safety and initial observations of the scene.
The second process described in this pathway asks the healthcare provider to: - Correct
Answer- c. Identify and manage life threats
19. Observing a patient's body positioning can be an early indicator that the patient is: -
Correct Answer- a. Sick or not sick
20. Which assessment finding is crucial to obtain from a patient suspected of a stroke? -
Correct Answer- c. Onset of symptoms
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