West Coast EMT BUNDLED exams 2023 with 100% correct answers

A 12-year-old male jumped approximately 12 feet from a tree and landed on his feet. He complains of pain to his lower back. What injury mechanism is MOST likely responsible for his back pain? Select one: A. Lateral impact to the spine B. Secondary fall after the initial impact C. Direct trauma t...

A. routine post delivery care - correct answerA newborn's one minute APGAR score is 8. Which of the following EMT interventions will you provide to this newborn? A. routine post delivery care B. full resuscitation is needed and reassess APGAR score C. some resuscitation assistance such as oxygen...

What is a functional behavior disorder - correct answerimparement of bodily function, despite normal brain structure What is the most ominous sign of impending cardiac arrest in children - correct answerbradycardia EMR, EMT, AEMT, and paramedics are all trained in using an AED - correct answer...

Which of the following is an example of care that is provided using standing orders? Medical control is contacted by the EMT after a patient with chest pain refuses EMS care. The EMT defibrillates a cardiac arrest patient, begins CPR, and then contacts medical control. A physician gives the EMT...

American Heart Association protocols are based on __________. Select one: A. theories ready for field trial B. trends in the EMS community C. opinions from a core group of cardiologists D. evidence-based research - correct answerD. As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a ...

A 60-year-old man is found to be unresponsive, pulseless, and apneic. You should: - correct answerB. begin CPR until an AED is available. Basic life support (BLS) is defined as: - correct answerB. noninvasive emergency care that is used to treat conditions such as airway obstruction, respiratory ...

A 60-year-old man is found to be unresponsive, pulseless, and apneic. You should: Select one: A. start CPR and transport immediately. B. begin CPR until an AED is available. C. withhold CPR until he is defibrillated. D. determine if he has a valid living will. - correct answerB. begin CPR until...

What is the electrical conduction system of the heart? - correct answer- A network of specialized tissue that is capable of conducting electrical current runs throughout the heart. - The flow of electrical current causes smooth, coordinated heart contractions. - The contractions produce the pu...

American Heart Association protocols are based on __________. Select one: A. theories ready for field trial B. trends in the EMS community C. opinions from a core group of cardiologists D. evidence-based research - correct answerD. evidence-based research As an EMT, you may be authorized to ...

A 30-year-old male experienced a generalized (tonic-clonic) seizure, which stopped before you arrived at the scene. The patient is conscious, is answering your questions appropriately, and refuses EMS transport. Which of the following would be the MOST compelling reason to disagree with his refusal ...

Know what cavitation is - correct answerResults from rapid changes in tissue and fluid pressure that occur with the passage of the projectile, can result in serious injury to internal organs distant to the actual path of the bullet. Know Newton's First Law of Motion - correct answerThe first law...

what is the function of the liver - correct answerRemoving waste created by digestion produce bile where is the liver located - correct answerright upper quadrant what is the function of the pancreas - correct answerSecretes inslin and glucagon hormones and makes pancreatic juices where is...

Medical Assessment Steps - correct answer1) Scene Size up: PENMAN 2) Primary Survey/Resuscitation: General impression, Consciousness (AVPU), Chief complaint, ABC management 3) History Taking: OPQRST/SAMPLE 4) Secondary Assessment: Cardiovascular, Pulmonary, Neurological, Musculoskeletal, Integume...

Responsive patient older than 1 year - correct answer- Radial A patient sitting in chair leaning forward outstretched arms - correct answerDifficulty breathing When palpating the carotid pulse of a responsive patient - correct answerAvoid compressing both carotid arteries simultaneously You...

electrical conduction of the heart - correct answerThe flow of electrical current causes smooth, coordinated heart contractions; they produce pumping action of the heart Depolarization - correct answerelectrical charges on the surface of the muscle cell change from positive to negative Repolar...

A person was stabbed at a bar in the groin and is blood is bright red and spurting. What should you do? - correct answerApply direct pressure A palpable pulse is created by? - correct answerpressure waves through the arteries caused by cardiac contraction An elderly patient has fallen and hit ...

What is the process for electrical impulses of the heart? - correct answer- SA node (the heart's pacemaker) - Upper atrias contract - AV node sends impluses to ventricles - ventricles contract What are the different layers of blood vessels and what are the functions? - correct answerTunica ad...