AMLS Test OE COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS (VERIFIED) 50 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY
GRADED A+ 2025 NEW UPDATE
A 20 year old female presents with a 2-day history of dyspnea, non-productive cough,
chest tightness audible wheezing. Further exam reveals no fever or strider. The patient
has rapid respirations with difficulty exhaling. Which diagnosis is most likely? -
CORRECT ANSWER: These are textbook signs of asthma
Signs and Symptoms.AMLS Page 83
A 22-year old male has recently undergone a surgical procedure to repair an injury to
the thoracic vertebrae T4-T6. Assessment indicates the patient is alert and oriented,
bradycardic, hypotensive and has warm dry skin which type of shock is most likely
occurring? - CORRECT ANSWER: In neurogenic shock the patient is often both
bradycardic and hypotensive. AMLS Page 149.
Warm, dry, pink skin, decreased BP, alert, normal capillary refill. AMLS Page 157 table
4-9
A 38 year old presents with mild chest tightness and urticaria after mowing the lawn. He
felt a "sting" in his left lower leg and states the symptoms came on suddenly. BP 130/82,
pulse 100, respiratory rate is 20 with a normal work of breathing. The healthcare
provider should - CORRECT ANSWER: Initiate an IV with 0.9% Normal Saline and
monitor the patient carefully (If there is no work of breathing, delay administering epi.
Try to manage PT w/ least amount of interventions as possible)
A 45 year old patient is found supine on the floor. Healthcare providers note pinpoint
pupils, shallow respirations and vomitus in and around the mouth. What course of action
should be implemented next? - CORRECT ANSWER: This is self explanatory (Suction
Airway)
, A 50 year old female has called 911. She complains of shortness of breath and chest.
discomfort. Assessment reveals her skin
is pale, moist and cool. BP is 102/68, R 24, labored with crackles, P of 130 and regular.
Which type of shock is most likely occurring? - CORRECT ANSWER: The patient's
respiratory rate is increased, and crackles caused by pulmonary edema can be heard
on auscultation.
Cardiogenic Shock Signs and Symptoms.
AMLS Page 164
A 62 year old patient presents with a severe headache. It is described as a
"thunderclap" accompanied by nausea, blurred vision and an elevated blood pressure.
What neurological condition is most likely causing this patient's presentation? -
CORRECT ANSWER: Subarachnoid hemorrhage should be suspected in any patient
who describes a sudden, severe headache that came on like a "thunderclap".
AMLS Page 190
A 65-year-old female complains of chest pain that feels like "aching" in her chest. It has
become progressively worse over several days. Her temperature is 38.3 degrees C
(100 F). Which finding will help narrow your differential diagnosis to pericarditis? -
CORRECT ANSWER: 12 lead ECG will demonstrate global ST-segment elevation in
almost every lead. AMLS Page 128
A caregiver for a quadriplegic patient notes an onset of difficulty in breathing and
anxiousness in her patient. Further assessment shows a temperature of 101.2°F (38"C),
P 128, BP 86/68, and R 24. Physical exam shows the skin is warm and urine in the
Foley catheter is dark yellow and cloudy. This patient is most likely experiencing what
type of shock? - CORRECT ANSWER: AMLS Page 159, Table 4-11 (Septic Shock)
A daughter states that her 72 year old mother has a history of hypertension, high
cholesterol and rheumatoid arthritis. Daily medications include: aspirin (NSAID),
tenormin (beta-blocker), plaquenil (anti-malaria) and plavix (Anti-platelet). She is
concerned as her mother has mixed up her medications and is now lethargic with
diminished respirations. Vitals signs are P 58 and regular R 10 and shallow BP of 90/70.
ANSWERS (VERIFIED) 50 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY
GRADED A+ 2025 NEW UPDATE
A 20 year old female presents with a 2-day history of dyspnea, non-productive cough,
chest tightness audible wheezing. Further exam reveals no fever or strider. The patient
has rapid respirations with difficulty exhaling. Which diagnosis is most likely? -
CORRECT ANSWER: These are textbook signs of asthma
Signs and Symptoms.AMLS Page 83
A 22-year old male has recently undergone a surgical procedure to repair an injury to
the thoracic vertebrae T4-T6. Assessment indicates the patient is alert and oriented,
bradycardic, hypotensive and has warm dry skin which type of shock is most likely
occurring? - CORRECT ANSWER: In neurogenic shock the patient is often both
bradycardic and hypotensive. AMLS Page 149.
Warm, dry, pink skin, decreased BP, alert, normal capillary refill. AMLS Page 157 table
4-9
A 38 year old presents with mild chest tightness and urticaria after mowing the lawn. He
felt a "sting" in his left lower leg and states the symptoms came on suddenly. BP 130/82,
pulse 100, respiratory rate is 20 with a normal work of breathing. The healthcare
provider should - CORRECT ANSWER: Initiate an IV with 0.9% Normal Saline and
monitor the patient carefully (If there is no work of breathing, delay administering epi.
Try to manage PT w/ least amount of interventions as possible)
A 45 year old patient is found supine on the floor. Healthcare providers note pinpoint
pupils, shallow respirations and vomitus in and around the mouth. What course of action
should be implemented next? - CORRECT ANSWER: This is self explanatory (Suction
Airway)
, A 50 year old female has called 911. She complains of shortness of breath and chest.
discomfort. Assessment reveals her skin
is pale, moist and cool. BP is 102/68, R 24, labored with crackles, P of 130 and regular.
Which type of shock is most likely occurring? - CORRECT ANSWER: The patient's
respiratory rate is increased, and crackles caused by pulmonary edema can be heard
on auscultation.
Cardiogenic Shock Signs and Symptoms.
AMLS Page 164
A 62 year old patient presents with a severe headache. It is described as a
"thunderclap" accompanied by nausea, blurred vision and an elevated blood pressure.
What neurological condition is most likely causing this patient's presentation? -
CORRECT ANSWER: Subarachnoid hemorrhage should be suspected in any patient
who describes a sudden, severe headache that came on like a "thunderclap".
AMLS Page 190
A 65-year-old female complains of chest pain that feels like "aching" in her chest. It has
become progressively worse over several days. Her temperature is 38.3 degrees C
(100 F). Which finding will help narrow your differential diagnosis to pericarditis? -
CORRECT ANSWER: 12 lead ECG will demonstrate global ST-segment elevation in
almost every lead. AMLS Page 128
A caregiver for a quadriplegic patient notes an onset of difficulty in breathing and
anxiousness in her patient. Further assessment shows a temperature of 101.2°F (38"C),
P 128, BP 86/68, and R 24. Physical exam shows the skin is warm and urine in the
Foley catheter is dark yellow and cloudy. This patient is most likely experiencing what
type of shock? - CORRECT ANSWER: AMLS Page 159, Table 4-11 (Septic Shock)
A daughter states that her 72 year old mother has a history of hypertension, high
cholesterol and rheumatoid arthritis. Daily medications include: aspirin (NSAID),
tenormin (beta-blocker), plaquenil (anti-malaria) and plavix (Anti-platelet). She is
concerned as her mother has mixed up her medications and is now lethargic with
diminished respirations. Vitals signs are P 58 and regular R 10 and shallow BP of 90/70.
