AMLS PRE-TEST (ALS) – STUDY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS| GRADED A
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 P 112, R 22 and regular, BP
144/88, SpO2 95%, and T 102.3*F (39*C). The healthcare provider should observe for which
complication? Correct Answer: Seizure
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 Answer: Supplemental oxygen and suction
Patients with a history of chronic bronchitis that present with shortness of breath are likely to
have which condition? Correct Answer: Pulmonary embolism
Acute Respiratory Distress syndrome (ARDS) is characterized by what pathological change?
Correct Answer: Breakdown of the alveolar-capillary membrane
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 Answer: Ludwig's angina
Patients on mechanical ventilation may have hypoxemia due to alveolar collapse from mucous
plugging. The best treatment for this is to: Correct Answer: Administer PEEP
Anaphylaxis is most associated with which physiological event? Correct Answer: Vasodilation
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 catheter
with dark-colored urine. Vital signs are P 132, 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
Answer: Distributive
Healthcare providers are assessing a patient with pronounced jugular vein distention and muffled
heart tones. Vitals are P 128, R 26, BP 74/52. What classification of shock should be suspected?
Correct Answer: Obstruction
During compensatory shock, the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system is activated to cause a/an:
Correct Answer: Increase in preloa
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 catheter with dark-
colored urine. Vital signs are P 132, 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 Answer: Distributive
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 P 112, R 22 and regular, BP
144/88, SpO2 95%, and T 102.3*F (39*C). The healthcare provider should observe for which
complication? Correct Answer: Seizure
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 Answer: Supplemental oxygen and suction
Patients with a history of chronic bronchitis that present with shortness of breath are likely to
have which condition? Correct Answer: Pulmonary embolism
Acute Respiratory Distress syndrome (ARDS) is characterized by what pathological change?
Correct Answer: Breakdown of the alveolar-capillary membrane
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 Answer: Ludwig's angina
Patients on mechanical ventilation may have hypoxemia due to alveolar collapse from mucous
plugging. The best treatment for this is to: Correct Answer: Administer PEEP
Anaphylaxis is most associated with which physiological event? Correct Answer: Vasodilation
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 catheter
with dark-colored urine. Vital signs are P 132, 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
Answer: Distributive
Healthcare providers are assessing a patient with pronounced jugular vein distention and muffled
heart tones. Vitals are P 128, R 26, BP 74/52. What classification of shock should be suspected?
Correct Answer: Obstruction
During compensatory shock, the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system is activated to cause a/an:
Correct Answer: Increase in preloa
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 catheter with dark-
colored urine. Vital signs are P 132, 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 Answer: Distributive
