AMLS POST TEST QUESTIONS WITH 100% ACCURATE
ANSWERS
1) A 20yo female presents with a 2-day history of dyspnea, nonproductive cough,
chest tightness, and audible wheezing. Further exam reveals no fever or stridor.
The patient has rapid respirations with difficulty exhaling. Which diagnosis is most
likely?
A) Epiglottitis
B) Respiratory syncytial virus
C) Asthma
D) Bronchiolitis -- Correct Answer ✔✔ c. Asthma
2) An elderly patient with a 1-week history of productive cough and wheezing
notices an increase in difficulty breathing when grocery shopping. Further
assessment reveals pursed lip breathing, rhonchi, and minimal jugular vein
distension. Which diagnosis should the provider suspect?
A) COPD
B) Pulmonary embolism
C) CHF
, D) Epiglottitis -- Correct Answer ✔✔ a. COPD
3) A 50yo female has called 9-1-1. She complains of shortness of breath and chest
discomfort. Assessment reveals her skin is pale, moist, and cool. BP is 102/68, R
24 and labored with crackles, P of 130 and regular. Which type of shock is most
likely occurring?
A) Septic
B) Obstructive
C) Hypovolemic
D) Cardiogenic -- Correct Answer ✔✔ d. Cardiogenic
4) Healthcare providers are assessing an obese 49yo who is lethargic and has not
been feeling well for several days. His family reports a history of extreme thirst.
Vital sings are P 143, R 14, and BP 88/58. He takes medication for type 2 diabetes
daily. What is the most probably working diagnosis?
A) Thyroid storm
B) Cushing's syndrome
C) Diabetic ketoacidosis
D) Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic coma -- Correct Answer
✔✔ d. Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic coma
5) A firefighter has been working a fire for 4 hours on a humid, hot day. He
suddenly becomes nauseated and restless. The provider observes pupil dilation
and an almond odor to his breath. The vital signs are P 56, R 22, BP 140/86. The
ECG reveals sinus bradycardia with occasional PACs. Which toxin exposure has
occurred?
A) Carbon monoxide poisoning
B) Cocaine overdose
C) Ethanol poisoning
D) Cyanide poisoning -- Correct Answer ✔✔ d. Cyanide poisoning
ANSWERS
1) A 20yo female presents with a 2-day history of dyspnea, nonproductive cough,
chest tightness, and audible wheezing. Further exam reveals no fever or stridor.
The patient has rapid respirations with difficulty exhaling. Which diagnosis is most
likely?
A) Epiglottitis
B) Respiratory syncytial virus
C) Asthma
D) Bronchiolitis -- Correct Answer ✔✔ c. Asthma
2) An elderly patient with a 1-week history of productive cough and wheezing
notices an increase in difficulty breathing when grocery shopping. Further
assessment reveals pursed lip breathing, rhonchi, and minimal jugular vein
distension. Which diagnosis should the provider suspect?
A) COPD
B) Pulmonary embolism
C) CHF
, D) Epiglottitis -- Correct Answer ✔✔ a. COPD
3) A 50yo female has called 9-1-1. She complains of shortness of breath and chest
discomfort. Assessment reveals her skin is pale, moist, and cool. BP is 102/68, R
24 and labored with crackles, P of 130 and regular. Which type of shock is most
likely occurring?
A) Septic
B) Obstructive
C) Hypovolemic
D) Cardiogenic -- Correct Answer ✔✔ d. Cardiogenic
4) Healthcare providers are assessing an obese 49yo who is lethargic and has not
been feeling well for several days. His family reports a history of extreme thirst.
Vital sings are P 143, R 14, and BP 88/58. He takes medication for type 2 diabetes
daily. What is the most probably working diagnosis?
A) Thyroid storm
B) Cushing's syndrome
C) Diabetic ketoacidosis
D) Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic coma -- Correct Answer
✔✔ d. Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic coma
5) A firefighter has been working a fire for 4 hours on a humid, hot day. He
suddenly becomes nauseated and restless. The provider observes pupil dilation
and an almond odor to his breath. The vital signs are P 56, R 22, BP 140/86. The
ECG reveals sinus bradycardia with occasional PACs. Which toxin exposure has
occurred?
A) Carbon monoxide poisoning
B) Cocaine overdose
C) Ethanol poisoning
D) Cyanide poisoning -- Correct Answer ✔✔ d. Cyanide poisoning
