West Coast EMT Block Exam Questions and Answers
12 lead ECG - Answer-Limb leads: I, II, II, AVR, AVL, AVF
Chest leads: V₁ , V₂ , V₃ , V₄ , V₅ , V₆
start at 4th intercostal right to left then 5th and lateral, etc
/.A 29 yr old male with head injury opens his eyes when you sp...
12 lead ECG - Answer-Limb leads: I, II, II, AVR, AVL, AVF
Chest leads: V₁ , V₂ , V₃ , V₄ , V₅ , V₆
start at 4th intercostal right to left then 5th and lateral, etc
/.A 29 yr old male with head injury opens his eyes when you speak, is confused to time
and date, and is able to move all extremities on command. His Glasgow coma score is:
A. 10
B. 14
C. 12
D. 13 - Answer-D. 13
Eye:
spontaneous: 4
sound: 3
pressure: 2
none: 1
Verbal:
oriented: 5
confused: 4
words: 3
sounds: 2
none: 1
Motor:
obey commands: 6
localizing: 5
normal flexion: 4
abnormal flexion: 3
extension: 2
none: 1
/.A blood pressure cuff that is too small for a patient's arm will give a:
A. falsely high systolic but low diastolic
B. falsely low systolic and diastolic
C. falsely low systolic but high diastolic
D. falsely high systolic and diastolic - Answer-
/.A conscious and alert 29 yr with hx of asthma, complains of difficulty breathing that
began after her morning jog. The temp outside is 40. On exam, you hear bilateral
expiratory wheezing. After providing supplemental O2, you should: - Answer-determine
if she has been prescribed a beta-agonist inhaler
,/.A diabetic patient has polydipsia. This means:
A. is excessively thirsty
B. urinates frequently
C. has low blood sugar
D. is unable to swallow - Answer-A. is excessively thirsty
/.A patient is found unconscious after falling from a third floor window. His respirations
are slow and irregular. You should:
A. place him in the recovery position
B. apply oxygen via a nonrebreathing mask
C. suction his airway for up to 15 seconds
D. assist his breathing with a bag-valve mask device - Answer-D. assist his breathing
with a bag-valve mask device
slow/irregular breaths= inadequate oxygen
/.A patient presents with headache, fever, confusion, and red blotches on skin is
suspected of: - Answer-meningitis
/.A patient who is suspected of being hypoxic and is breathing adequately should be
given supplemental oxygen with A. nasal cannula
B. mouth to mask device
C. bag-mask device
D. nonrebreathing mask - Answer-D. nonrebreathing mask
/.A patient's short-term memory is MOST likely intake if they correctly answer questions
regarding:
A. event and person
B. day and event
C. person and place
D. time and place - Answer-B. day and event
/.Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm - Answer-When the large blood vessel (aorta) that
supplies blood to the abdomen, pelvis, and legs becomes abnormally large or balloons
outward.
/.Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm - Answer-When the large blood vessel (aorta) that
supplies blood to the abdomen, pelvis, and legs becomes abnormally large or balloons
outward.
-weakness in wall of aorta
/.Activated charcoal is indicated for patients who ingested certain drugs/toxins because
it:
A. acts as direct reversal agent for most meds
B. induces vomiting
C. detoxifies the drug before it can cause harm
, D. binds the chemicals in stomach and delays absorption - Answer-D. Binds to the
chemicals in the stomach and delays absorption
activated charcoal=an adsorbent
/.acute coronary syndrome - Answer-sudden symptoms of insufficient blood supply to
the heart indicating unstable angina or acute myocardial infarction
/.After applying a tourniquet, the injury from a patient's leg stops bleeding. This is called:
A. hemolysis
B. hemiplegia
C. hemostasis
D. hematemesis - Answer-C. hemostasis
/.After performing a primary assessment, a rapid exam of the body should be performed
to:
A. find and treat injuries or conditions that do not pose a threat to life
B. determine the need for spinal motion restriction precautions
C. look specifically for signs and symptoms of inadequate perfusion
D. identify less-obvious injuries that require immediate treatment - Answer-D. identify
less-obvious injuries that require immediate treatment
/.Age-related changes in the renal system result in:
A. formation of large amounts of urine secondary to an increase in kidney mass
B. significant increase in filtration, which causes the excretion of large amounts of water
C. dilation of the blood vessels that supply the nephrons, which allows the kidneys to
maintain their function
D. a decreased ability to clear wastes from the body and a decreased ability to conserve
fluids when needed - Answer-D. a decreased ability to clear wastes from the body and a
decreased ability to conserve fluids when needed
/.Alkalosis is a condition that occurs when: - Answer-blood acidity is reduced by
excessive breathing
/.All of the following conditions should make you suspect shock, EXCEPT:
A. ischemic stroke
B. anaphylaxis
C. severe infection
D. spinal injury - Answer-A. ischemic stroke
/.An EMT may administer aspirin to a patient if:
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