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AMLS POST TEST (3 LATEST VERSIONS )2026-2027 REAL EXAM 150 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS /ADVANCED MEDICAL LIFE SUPPORT, AMLS PRETEST EXAM(AGRADE)
- AMLS POST TEST (3 LATEST VERSIONS )2026-2027
- REAL EXAM 150 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
- /ADVANCED MEDICAL LIFE SUPPORT, AMLS PRETEST
- EXAM(AGRADE)
- VERSION A
- What condition is most likely to cause respiratory acidosis? - ANSWER- In larger
- doses narcotics induce respiratory depression and eventually respiratory arrest.
- AMLS Page 95
- 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? - ANSWER- 12 lead ECG will demonstrate global ST-segment
- elevation in almost every lead. AMLS Page 128
- During compensatory shock, the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system is activated
- to cause a/an: - ANSWER- This selective perfusion occurs during the ischemic
- phase of shock. AMLS Page 146 (To stop kidneys from excreting fluid and
- keeping it in the vasculature, therefore increasing BP)
- lntrabdominal bleeds, like pancreatitis, often present with discoloration or bruising
- around the umbilicus. This physical exam finding is known as: - ANSWERCullen's sign is a blue discoloration around the umbilicus. AMLS Page 235
- What clinical findings are most commonly associated with a pulmonary embolus? -
- ANSWER- Clear breath sounds with tachypnea.
- Signs and Symptoms AMLS Page 113
- 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? - 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
- Patients with a history of COPD that present with an acute onset of shortness of
- breath are likely to have which condition? - ANSWER- Elements of patient history
- that suggest PE include acute onset of shortness of breath. AMLS Page 114
- An elderly patient with a 1 week history of productive cough and wheezing notices
- an increase in difficulty in breathing when grocery shopping. Further assessment
- reveals pursed lip breathing, rhonchi, and minimal jugular vein distention. Which
- diagnosis should the healthcare provider suspect? - ANSWER- Signs and
- Symptoms of COPD. AMLS Page 85
- 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? - ANSWER- This is self explanatory
- (Suction Airway)
- 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? - ANSWER- These are textbook signs of asthma
- Signs and Symptoms.AMLS Page 83
- Anaphylaxis is most associated with which physiological event? - ANSWER- The
- cutaneous reaction may be observed as flushed, warm skin resulting from
- vasodilation and uticarea. AMLS Page 162
- An elderly patient is receiving care at home while recuperating from recent knee
- surgery. She developed post a operative infection and has been on antibiotics for
- quite sometime. She is complaining of foul smelling diarrhea, and abdominal
- cramping and loss of appetite. Based on this presentation, the provider should
- suspect? - ANSWER- Signs and Symptoms
- Patients with this illness have diarrhea that is not bloody but has a characteristic
- foul odor. Abdominal pain and cramping are present in about 22% of patients.
- AMLS Page 319 (C-DIFF)
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is characterized by what
- pathological change? - ANSWER- Pathophysiology AMLS Page 88 (Caused by
- diffuse damage to the alveoli, perhaps as a result of shock, aspiration of gastric
- contents, pulmonary edema or hypoxic event. Begins with a breakdown of the
- alveolar-capillary border that allows fluid to seep into the alveoli, decreasing gas
- exchange in the lungs.
- Healthcare providers are responding to a near-drowning at a local lake. The patient
- is experiencing uncontrollable shivering and complains of nausea and weakness.
- The patient had been treading water for 25 minutes and now presents with
- tachycardia and rapid respirations. Core body temperature is 93.2°F (34°C). Which
- diagnosis is most likely? - ANSWER- 89.6F - 95.0F (Mild Hypothermia)
- AMLS Page 338
- Continuous positive airway pressure would be most appropriate in treating which
- patient? - ANSWER- 22 year old with severe asthma and not responding to
- nebulizer treatments AMLS Page 72
- A local businesswoman has returned from missionary work in South Africa. She is
- complaining of night sweats,chest
- discomfort and a persistent cough for several weeks. Which underlying diagnosis
- is most likely causing these symptoms? - ANSWER- Signs and symptoms of TB
- include persistent cough for 2-3 weeks, night sweats, headache, weight loss,
- hemoptysis, and chest pain. AMLS Page 301
- What is the initial treatment for a patient experiencing Hyperosmolar
- Hyperglycemic Non-ketotic Syndrome (HHNS)? - ANSWER- The patient may
- have significant volume depletion. Begin IV fluid resuscitation immediately. The
- initial fluid of choice is 0.9% normal saline (crystalloid solution). AMLS Page 270
- When assessing geriatric patients, infectious disease is more difficult to identify for
- all the following reasons EXCEPT - ANSWER- Older Adult Patients. AMLS Page
- 325
- Your patient has had a seizure secondary to a nerve agent exposure. What
- medication would be best to diminish the seizure? - ANSWER- If seizures develop
- administer diazepam (Valium) or lorazepam (Ativan). AMLS Page 424 (Treat
- seizure before treating for the exposure to the nerve agent)
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