AMLS POST TEST (3 LATEST VERSIONS ) 2025-2026 ADVANCED MEDICAL LIFE SUPPORT, AMLS PRETEST EXAM (AGRADE) AMLS (Advanced Medical Life Support) Pretest & post test 

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What condition is most likely to cause respiratory acidosis? - ANSWER- In largerdoses narcotics induce
respiratorydepressionandeventually respiratoryarrest.
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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? - ANS- 12 lead ECG will demonstrate global STsegment elevationinalmost every lead. AMLS Page 128
During compensatory shock, the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system is activatedto cause a/an: -
ANS- 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)
lntrabdominalbleeds, like pancreatitis,oftenpresent with discolorationorbruisingaround the umbilicus.
This physical exam finding is known as: - ANS- Cullen's sign is a bluediscoloration around theumbilicus.
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What clinical findings are most commonly associated with a pulmonary embolus? -ANS- 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 andchest.discomfort.
Assessment reveals herskin
is pale, moist and cool. BP is 102/68, R 24, labored with crackles, P of 130 and regular. Whichtypeof
shock is most likelyoccurring? - ANS- Thepatient's