Advanced Medical Life Support AMLS RevieW Exam
Questions And Answers Verified 100% Correct
Which assessment evaluates at least one aspect of cranial nerve function? - ANSWER
Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale
A 72-year-old male had a syncopal episode in church. His wife said he has been
complaining of a headache for about a week. He has early Alzheimer's disease. Home
medicines include Lipitor and Exelon (rivastigmine). Which of the following questions
may help narrow your differential diagnosis? - ANSWER Did he fall or hit his head
recently?
A 56-year-old female experiences a sudden onset of headache and blurred vision
during yoga class. Her right eyelid is drooping, and the pupil on that side is small
compared to the left pupil. You should take her to a hospital with: - ANSWER
Specialized neurologic and vascular capability
A 32-year-old complains of headache and dizziness. He vomited once and is walking
with a staggering gait. His blood pressure is 148/72, pulse 92, respirations 20. He has a
steady stare up toward his right ear. Which sign or symptom makes you consider
intracerebral hemorrhage more strongly than migraine headache as a cause of his
emergency? - ANSWER Abnormal gaze
Which is the most reliable indicator that ventilation should be assisted in a patient with
altered mental status? - ANSWER End-tidal CO2 is 60 mm Hg
A 24-year-old male complains of sudden explosive headache . He asks you to lower the
lights. He has vomited once. Which of these findings would increase your index of
suspicion for subarachnoid hemorrhage? - ANSWER Stiff neck
, Which of the following findings indicates the need to increase the rate of ventilation in a
intubated patient you suspect to have an epidural hematoma? - ANSWER Unilateral
blown pupil
A 25-year-old helmeted female was thrown from a horse. She is complaining of
weakness in her upper extremities. You ask her to close her eyes and identify whether
you are moving her thumb up or down. She is unable to do so. This indicates she does
not have normal: - ANSWER Proprioception
A 44-year-old male is postictal after a witnessed grand mal seizure. He is arousable to
light pain and is presently snoring. His vital signs are BP 142/86, P 120, R 20, Sa02
98%. You should: - ANSWER Insert a nasopharyngeal airway
A 25-year-old woman was involved in a motor vehicle collision. Her initial vital signs
were BP 122/80 mm Hg, P 128 bpm, R 20 breath/min. Which of the following findings
on repeat assessment would indicate that she is developing shock? - ANSWER Pulse
pressure 32 mm Hg
Which gland is responsible for some of the vasoconstriction in shock? - ANSWER
Pituitary
The primary mechanism for septic shock is: - ANSWER Widespread inflammatory
response
A 24-year-old male injuries in a shallow diving incident. Which assessment finding
would you anticipate if he is developing neurogenic shock? - ANSWER Heart rate 58
bpm
Which intervention for patient in shock prevents an increase in myocardial oxygen
demand? - ANSWER Maintain normal body temperature
Questions And Answers Verified 100% Correct
Which assessment evaluates at least one aspect of cranial nerve function? - ANSWER
Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale
A 72-year-old male had a syncopal episode in church. His wife said he has been
complaining of a headache for about a week. He has early Alzheimer's disease. Home
medicines include Lipitor and Exelon (rivastigmine). Which of the following questions
may help narrow your differential diagnosis? - ANSWER Did he fall or hit his head
recently?
A 56-year-old female experiences a sudden onset of headache and blurred vision
during yoga class. Her right eyelid is drooping, and the pupil on that side is small
compared to the left pupil. You should take her to a hospital with: - ANSWER
Specialized neurologic and vascular capability
A 32-year-old complains of headache and dizziness. He vomited once and is walking
with a staggering gait. His blood pressure is 148/72, pulse 92, respirations 20. He has a
steady stare up toward his right ear. Which sign or symptom makes you consider
intracerebral hemorrhage more strongly than migraine headache as a cause of his
emergency? - ANSWER Abnormal gaze
Which is the most reliable indicator that ventilation should be assisted in a patient with
altered mental status? - ANSWER End-tidal CO2 is 60 mm Hg
A 24-year-old male complains of sudden explosive headache . He asks you to lower the
lights. He has vomited once. Which of these findings would increase your index of
suspicion for subarachnoid hemorrhage? - ANSWER Stiff neck
, Which of the following findings indicates the need to increase the rate of ventilation in a
intubated patient you suspect to have an epidural hematoma? - ANSWER Unilateral
blown pupil
A 25-year-old helmeted female was thrown from a horse. She is complaining of
weakness in her upper extremities. You ask her to close her eyes and identify whether
you are moving her thumb up or down. She is unable to do so. This indicates she does
not have normal: - ANSWER Proprioception
A 44-year-old male is postictal after a witnessed grand mal seizure. He is arousable to
light pain and is presently snoring. His vital signs are BP 142/86, P 120, R 20, Sa02
98%. You should: - ANSWER Insert a nasopharyngeal airway
A 25-year-old woman was involved in a motor vehicle collision. Her initial vital signs
were BP 122/80 mm Hg, P 128 bpm, R 20 breath/min. Which of the following findings
on repeat assessment would indicate that she is developing shock? - ANSWER Pulse
pressure 32 mm Hg
Which gland is responsible for some of the vasoconstriction in shock? - ANSWER
Pituitary
The primary mechanism for septic shock is: - ANSWER Widespread inflammatory
response
A 24-year-old male injuries in a shallow diving incident. Which assessment finding
would you anticipate if he is developing neurogenic shock? - ANSWER Heart rate 58
bpm
Which intervention for patient in shock prevents an increase in myocardial oxygen
demand? - ANSWER Maintain normal body temperature
