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West Coast EMT - Block 4 Exam 2023/2024 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 to the spinal column D. Energy transmission to the spine - ANSWER D. Energy transmission to the spine ...

A type_________ambulance features a conventional, truck cab-chassis with a modular ambulance body that can be transferred to a newer chassis as needed. A. I B. II C. IV D. IlI correct answer: A. I Characteristics of a safe ambulance operator include. A. a positive attitude about the ability to tolerate other drivers. B. the ability to operate an ambulance at a high rate of speed. C. realizing that lights and siren will be effective traffic tools. D. an offensive attitude abou...

WEST COAST EMT BLOCK #2 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (2023/2024) (VERIFIED ANSWERS) 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. - ANSWER B. begin CPR until an AED is available. Basic life support (BLS) is defined as: Select one: A. basic lifesaving treatment that is perfor...

Which of the following descriptions MOST accurately portrays emergency medical services (EMS)? Select one: A. A team of health care professionals who are responsible for providing emergency care and transportation to the sick and injured B. A system composed exclusively of emergency medical responders (EMRs) and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) who are responsible for providing care to sick and injured patients C. A team of paramedics and emergency physicians who are responsible for prov...

American Heart Association protocols are based on _________ - ANSWER-A. Evidence- Based Research As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a patient with chest pain based on: - ANSWER-B. Medical director approval National guidelines for EMS care are intended to __________. - ANSWER-D.provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States Online medical control requires __________. - ANSWER-A. phone or radio contact with the medical director Prehospital pat...

Which of the following MUST notify the coroner/ME promptly upon discovery of a suspicious death? a. law enforcement official b. funeral director c. EMT or paramedic d. ER room physician e. all of the above - ANSWER e. all of the above

West Coast EMT Block #4 Exam Questions and Answers, A+ Guide-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 to the spinal column D. Energy transmission to the spine - D. Energy transmission to the spine A 15-year-old female was struck by a smal...

EMT JBL Review Module 5 |2023/2024| Solved 100% Correct / Verified Answers The first signs of peritonitis include all of the following, EXCEPT: Select one: A. muscular spasm. B. nausea. C. severe abdominal pain. D. tenderness. (Answer: - B The largest organ in the abdomen is the: Select one: A. liver. B. pancreas. C. spleen. D. kidneys. (Answer: - A When treating a patient with an evisceration, you should: Select one: A. cover the protruding organs with a dry, sterile ...

When treating a patient who is trapped in a vehicle and covered with broken glass, it is best to wear: a.) Puncture-proof leather gloves over your latex gloves b.)latex gloves with thick leather gloves underneath c.)Firefighter gloves only, to perseve manual dexterity. d.)Thick firefighter gloves over two pairs of latex gloves - Answer a.) Puncture-proof leather gloves over your latex gloves According to the National EMS Scope of Practice Model, an EMT should be able to: a.) adminster ...