AMLS Pretest Questions And Answers 2021/2022 – 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
-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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, -Chapter 4
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 ans - Obstructive
- Chapter 5
During compensatory shock, the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system is
activated to cause a/an: Correct ans - Increase in preload,
afterload and re-absorption of sodium
-Chapter 4
A 42 year old patient with a history of rheumatoid arthritis is taking
glucocorticoids. Over the past two weeks, she complains of chronic fatigue,
weakness, and loss of appetite with weight loss. Lab results indicate
hyponatremia and hyperkalemia. What underlying diagnosis is suspected?
Correct ans - Adrenal insufficiency
-Chapter 6
Which condition should the healthcare provider consider to usually be a non-
emergent, non-life threatening illness? Correct ans - Thoracic outlet
syndrome
-Chapter 5
Healthcare providers should use extreme caution with nitroglycerin when ST
elevation is present in which ECG leads? Correct ans - II, III, aVF
-Chapter 5
Which is a high-risk factor for intracerebral hemorrhage? Correct ans
- Cocaine
drug abuse
-Chapter 2
What is the initial treatment for a patient experiencing Hyperosmolar
Hyperglycemic Nonketotic Syndrome (HHNS)? Correct ans - Crystalloid
IV fluid resuscitation
-Chapter 6
What condition is most likely to cause respiratory acidosis? Correct ans
- Narcotic overdose
-Chapter 6
What is the most effective treatment for an unconscious patient in
respiratory acidosis? Correct ans - Assisted bag-mask ventilation
-Chapter 6
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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
-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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, -Chapter 4
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 ans - Obstructive
- Chapter 5
During compensatory shock, the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system is
activated to cause a/an: Correct ans - Increase in preload,
afterload and re-absorption of sodium
-Chapter 4
A 42 year old patient with a history of rheumatoid arthritis is taking
glucocorticoids. Over the past two weeks, she complains of chronic fatigue,
weakness, and loss of appetite with weight loss. Lab results indicate
hyponatremia and hyperkalemia. What underlying diagnosis is suspected?
Correct ans - Adrenal insufficiency
-Chapter 6
Which condition should the healthcare provider consider to usually be a non-
emergent, non-life threatening illness? Correct ans - Thoracic outlet
syndrome
-Chapter 5
Healthcare providers should use extreme caution with nitroglycerin when ST
elevation is present in which ECG leads? Correct ans - II, III, aVF
-Chapter 5
Which is a high-risk factor for intracerebral hemorrhage? Correct ans
- Cocaine
drug abuse
-Chapter 2
What is the initial treatment for a patient experiencing Hyperosmolar
Hyperglycemic Nonketotic Syndrome (HHNS)? Correct ans - Crystalloid
IV fluid resuscitation
-Chapter 6
What condition is most likely to cause respiratory acidosis? Correct ans
- Narcotic overdose
-Chapter 6
What is the most effective treatment for an unconscious patient in
respiratory acidosis? Correct ans - Assisted bag-mask ventilation
-Chapter 6
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