AMLS PRE TEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH SOLUTIONS 2024
What may cause primary respiratory alkalosis - ANSWER Fever
Quadriplegic male is experiencing difficulty breathing and restlessness. His skin is warm and his urine is
dark yellow and cloudy. Vital signs are BP 86/68, P 128, R 24, temperature 101.2 F. What type of shock
should you suspect? - ANSWER Septic
20 year old male college student complains of acute onset of fever, headache, vomiting, and malaise. He
appears ill and has a petechial rash on his extremities. What do you suspect? - ANSWER Meningitis
A 20 year old male complains of sever pain after a jellyfish sting. He has a red, swollen ankle and foot.
What should you do? - ANSWER Wash the area and administer an analgesic
The renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system is activated during shock in order to cause which of the
following? - ANSWER Increase in preload, afterload, and reabsorption of sodium
An elderly COPD patient complains of difficulty in breathing upon exertion. She has a 1-week history of
productive cough. She has pursed lip breathing. She is prescribed a bronchodilator as needed. Vital signs
are BP 132/70, P 88, R 20 with rhochi. What should you suspect? - ANSWER Chronic bronchitis
An anxious 32 year old female complains of chest pain with palpitations. She has a history of Graves'
disease. She reports she was seen in the ED earlier that day and had a CT scan of her abdomen with IV
contrast. She is diaphoretic and has a temperature of 101.5 F. Vital signs are BP 100/62, P 156, R 30, BLG
133. What should you administer? - ANSWER Normal Saline
What statement is correct regarding responding to a suspected nerve agent exposure? - ANSWER
Patients should be treated in a well-ventilated area.
What reference is the MOST beneficial to obtain for a suspected stroke? - ANSWER Last known well
Which of the following statements is correct regarding radioactive material? - ANSWER Simple clothing
can stop beta particles from entering the body
, What finding is unique in pericarditis? - ANSWER Diffuse ST segment elevation
A 21 year old male complains of sharp pain and shortness of breath. The symptoms started when he
lifted a heavy object. Vital signs are BP 152/96, P 108, R 24 and diminished on the left. What should you
suspect? - ANSWER Spontaneous pneumothorax
A 72 year old female complains of a sudden onset of burning sensation to the left side of her forehead
and blurred vision. She wants to follow up with her primary care physician tomorrow. Vital signs are BP
150/70, P 80, R 16. What should you do? - ANSWER Encourage her to be transported by ambulance to
the hospital.
An anxious 61 year old male complains of severe shortness of breath and localized chest pain with
blood-tinged sputum. His dyspnea started when he stood up from watching television all day and
increased in severity as he moved around. Vital signs are BP 104/60, P 98 and irregular, R 26 and labored.
What should you suspect? - ANSWER Pulmonary Embolism
Anaphylaxis is most commonly associated with which physiological event? - ANSWER Vasodilation
A confused 67 year old male has vomited multiple times prior to EMS arrival. He was involved in a car
crash 48 hours prior. Bystanders state he became increasingly confused and lost coordination since the
crash. Vitals signs are BP 150/88, P 72, R 18 BGL 92 - ANSWER Subdural Hematoma
What is the initial treatment for a patient experiencing hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS)? -
ANSWER Normal Saline
An 18 year old male nearly drowned at a local lake after treading water for 25 minutes. He is shivering
uncontrollably and complains of nausea and weakness. Vital signs are BP 122/62, R 28, P 136, and his
temperature is 93.2 F. What should you suspect? - ANSWER Mild Hypothermia
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