WEST COAST EMT BLOCK 4 LATEST EXAM 2024|
200 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS| ALREADY GRADED A+
A 15-year-old female was struck by a small car while riding her bicycle. She was
wearing a helmet and was thrown to the ground, striking her head. - ANSWER>>fully
immobilize her spine.
Prompt transport of a patient with a suspected AMI is important because: -
ANSWER>>the patient may be eligible to receive thrombolytic therapy
If direct pressure fails to immediately stop severe bleeding from an extremity, you
should apply: - ANSWER>>a tourniquet proximal to the injury
The official transfer of patient care does not occur until the EMT - ANSWER>>gives an
oral report to the attending physician or nurse
You are transporting a patient with blunt abdominal trauma. The patient is unstable and
is experiencing obvious signs and symptoms of shock. Your estimated time of arrival at
the hospital is less than 10 minutes. After treating the patient appropriately, you should:
- ANSWER>>closely monitor him and reassess him frequently
A 4-year-old female is found unconscious by her sister. The patient has a history of
diabetes and has been treated for hypoglycemia in the past.
Your actions should include: - ANSWER>>administering 100% oxygen and rapid
transport to the closest EDAP
,which of the following statements regarding gunshot wounds is correct? -
ANSWER>>the speed of a bullet has the greatest impact on the injury produced
you are approaching an overturned tanker truck to assess the driver, who appears to be
unresponsive.
what should you do? - ANSWER>>exit the area immediately and gather Information for
the HazMat team
A nuchal cord is defined as an umbilical cord that: - ANSWER>>is wrapped around the
baby's neck
A 49-year-old male complains of severe right upper quadrant abdominal pain and
nausea. - ANSWER>>Hepatitis
You are assessing a 45-year-old female who is severely depressed. She states that it
seems as though her entire world is crashing down around her. She further states that
she has had frequent thoughts of suicide, but is not sure if she can actually go through
with it. How should you manage this situation? - ANSWER>>ask the patient if she has
developed a suicidal plan
you are dispatched to a residence for a 40-year-old female who fainted. -
ANSWER>>provide emotional support regarding her sister
You are called for a 40-year-old female with a severe headache.
she is 32 weeks pregnant. - ANSWER>>Preeclampsia
,you are dispatched to an apartment complex for a young make with abdominal pain. -
ANSWER>>assess the scene for potential hazards
food, medications, and insects are common causes of - ANSWER>>Anaphylactic shock
to minimize long term complication a patient experiencing signs and symptoms of an
acute stroke should be treated - ANSWER>>within 3 hours of the onset of stroke
symptoms
which of the following is the MOST reliable indicator of adequately performed bag valve
mask ventilation - ANSWER>>adequate rise of the chest when squeezing the bag
a 55-year0 old man has deep laceration on his calf with dark red blood steadily flowing
from the wound.
"you and your partner get the hell out of here..'' - ANSWER>>battery
You are caring for a 68-year-old man with sudden onset of left-sided paralysis and
slurred speech. His airway is patent, his respirations are 14 breaths/min with adequate
depth, and his oxygen saturation is 98%. Treatment for this patient should include: -
ANSWER>>recovery position and transport
Shortly after assisting a 65-year-old female with her prescribed nitroglycerin, she begins
complaining of dizziness and experiences a drop of 30 mm Hg in her systolic blood
pressure. The patient remains conscious and her breathing is adequate. You should: -
ANSWER>>place her supine and elevate her legs
, you are caring for a conscious, confused patient with left-sided hemiparalysis. -
ANSWER>>oxygen via a non-rebreathing mask, left lateral recumbent position, and
transport
you are assessing a 25 year old woman who is 39 weeks pregnant. she is experiencing
regular contractions that are approximately 3 min apart and states that her amniotic sac
broke 2 hours ago - ANSWER>>assess the patient for crowning
you receive a call to a residence for a sick patient. upon your arrival you find the patient.
upon your arrival you find the patient a 53 year old diabetic male lying down on his front
porch. - ANSWER>>administer one tube of oral glucose and reassess his mental status
a 43 year old man with history of prostate cancer is experiencing a severe nosebleed. -
ANSWER>>pinching the patient's nostril and having him lean forward
you have responded to a 24 year old male who is suspected of overdosing on fentanyl. -
ANSWER>>dispose of all PPE in a biohazardous waste bag and wash with soap and
water
a conscious adult patient resent with red painful skin on the entire back and the entire
posterior of both legs - ANSWER>>36%
your patient is a 25 year old female who is severely hypothermia after having plunged
into an icy river - ANSWER>>covering the patient in blankets and turning up the heat in
the ambulance
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