AMLS Pretest Questions and Answers 2025 100%
Correct
A 28 year old female is being evaluated for an acute onset of an
alteration in mentation. She complained of a stiff neck and persistent
headache. Vital signs are P112, R22 and regular, BP 144/88, SpO2
95% and T 102.3F (39C). The healthcare provider should observe for
which complication?
Correct ans -
Seizure
-Chapter 2
A 45 year old patient is found supine on the floor of the Triage area.
Healthcare providers note pinpoint pupils, shallow respirations and
vomitus in and around the mouth. What course of action should be
implemented next? Correct ans - Supplemental oxygen and
suction
-Chapter 2
Patients with a history of chronic bronchitis that present with
shortness of breath are likely to have which condition? Correct ans
- Pulmonary embolism
-Chapter 3
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is characterized by
what pathological change? Correct ans- Breakdown of
fluid between the alveolar-capillary membrane
-Chapter 3
An anxious male complains of a sore throat, fever, chills, dental pain
and dyspnea. the patient has a firm, red pronounced swelling in the
sublingual anterior throat area and tongue. What diagnosis is
most likely?
Correct ans -
Ludwig's angina
-Chapter 3
Patients on mechanical ventilation may have hypoxemia due to
alveolar collapse from mucous plugging. The best treatment for this
is: Correct ans -
Administer PEEP
-Chapter 3
Anaphylaxis is most associated with which physiological event?
Correct ans -
Vasodilation
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, -Chapter 4
An elderly patient in an assisted living facility presents with a
diminished level of consciousness and elevated white blood count.
Assessment reveals pale, clammy skin and a urinary catherter with
dark colored urine. Vital signs are P132, R 38 and shallow, BP 78/46,
SpO2 91% and T 100.8°F (32.8°C).
What classification of shock is the patient most likely
experiencing? Correct ans - Distributive
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Correct
A 28 year old female is being evaluated for an acute onset of an
alteration in mentation. She complained of a stiff neck and persistent
headache. Vital signs are P112, R22 and regular, BP 144/88, SpO2
95% and T 102.3F (39C). The healthcare provider should observe for
which complication?
Correct ans -
Seizure
-Chapter 2
A 45 year old patient is found supine on the floor of the Triage area.
Healthcare providers note pinpoint pupils, shallow respirations and
vomitus in and around the mouth. What course of action should be
implemented next? Correct ans - Supplemental oxygen and
suction
-Chapter 2
Patients with a history of chronic bronchitis that present with
shortness of breath are likely to have which condition? Correct ans
- Pulmonary embolism
-Chapter 3
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is characterized by
what pathological change? Correct ans- Breakdown of
fluid between the alveolar-capillary membrane
-Chapter 3
An anxious male complains of a sore throat, fever, chills, dental pain
and dyspnea. the patient has a firm, red pronounced swelling in the
sublingual anterior throat area and tongue. What diagnosis is
most likely?
Correct ans -
Ludwig's angina
-Chapter 3
Patients on mechanical ventilation may have hypoxemia due to
alveolar collapse from mucous plugging. The best treatment for this
is: Correct ans -
Administer PEEP
-Chapter 3
Anaphylaxis is most associated with which physiological event?
Correct ans -
Vasodilation
pg. 1
, -Chapter 4
An elderly patient in an assisted living facility presents with a
diminished level of consciousness and elevated white blood count.
Assessment reveals pale, clammy skin and a urinary catherter with
dark colored urine. Vital signs are P132, R 38 and shallow, BP 78/46,
SpO2 91% and T 100.8°F (32.8°C).
What classification of shock is the patient most likely
experiencing? Correct ans - Distributive
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