West Coast EMT Block Exam Questions and Answers package Already Passed

A 30-year-old male was rescued after being lost in the woods for approximately 18 hours. The outside temperature is 30°F (-1°C). He is immediately placed in the warmed ambulance, where you perform a primary assessment. He is unresponsive, pale, and apneic. You should: Select one: A. assess for...

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 refus...

What makes up the axial skeleton? skull, vertebral column, thoracic cage what is the epiglottis? a flap that flips down to cover the entry to the trachea during swallowing what is croup? acute VIRAL inflammatory disease of larynx, primarily w/in the subglottic space -6 months to 6 years what i...

Signs and symptoms of a sympathomimetic drug overdose include: a. slurred speech b. tachycardia c. hypothermia d. hypotension b. tachycardia Your priority in caring for a patient with a surface contact poisoning is to: a. obtain and maintain a patent airway b. avoid contamination yourself c....

Responsive patient older than 1 year - Radial A patient sitting in chair leaning forward outstretched arms Difficulty breathing When palpating the carotid pulse of a responsive patient Avoid compressing both carotid arteries simultaneously You receive a call to a day care center for an unrespons...

Know what cavitation is Results 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 The first law states that objects at rest ten...

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...

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 a...

What is PPE? Personal Protective Equipment If blood or body fluid is present and is subject to "splashing", what type of PPE should you wear? Gloves, a standard surgical mask, eye protection, and gown If large amounts of body fluids are present, what should you do? Wear a gown and double glove...

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 refus...

A 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 D. continue to monitor and reassess the APG...

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 D. As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a patient with chest...

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. B. begin CPR until an AED is avail...

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 D. evidence-based research As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin...