AMLS POST TEST 2 COMPREHENSIVE
ADVANCED MEDICAL LIFE SUPPORT STUDY
GUIDE 2026
◉ 2. Patients with a history of COPD that present with an acute
onset of shortness of breath are likely to have what condition?
Answer: a. Pulmonary embolism
◉ 3. During compensatory shock, the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone
system is activated to cause a/an:
Answer: a. Increase in preload, afterload, and re-absorption of
sodium
◉ 4. What clinical findings are most commonly associated with a
pulmonary embolus?
Answer: a. Clear breath sounds with tachypnea
◉ 5. What condition is most likely to cause respiratory acidosis?
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?
Answer: d. ST-segment elevation in all leads
◉ 7. Anaphylaxis is most associated with which physiological event?
Answer: b. Vasodilation
◉ 8. Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is characterized
by what pathological change?
Answer: c. Breakdown of the alveolar-capillary membrane
◉ 9. Continuous positive airway pressure would be most beneficial
in treating which patient?
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)?
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?
Answer: c. Midazolam
ADVANCED MEDICAL LIFE SUPPORT STUDY
GUIDE 2026
◉ 2. Patients with a history of COPD that present with an acute
onset of shortness of breath are likely to have what condition?
Answer: a. Pulmonary embolism
◉ 3. During compensatory shock, the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone
system is activated to cause a/an:
Answer: a. Increase in preload, afterload, and re-absorption of
sodium
◉ 4. What clinical findings are most commonly associated with a
pulmonary embolus?
Answer: a. Clear breath sounds with tachypnea
◉ 5. What condition is most likely to cause respiratory acidosis?
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?
Answer: d. ST-segment elevation in all leads
◉ 7. Anaphylaxis is most associated with which physiological event?
Answer: b. Vasodilation
◉ 8. Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is characterized
by what pathological change?
Answer: c. Breakdown of the alveolar-capillary membrane
◉ 9. Continuous positive airway pressure would be most beneficial
in treating which patient?
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)?
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?
Answer: c. Midazolam
