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WEST COAST EMT BLOCK 1 EXAM PREP KIT WITH QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS RATED A+

West Coast EMT Exam PREP 2023/2024 - Questions With 100% Correct Answers | Graded A+. 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 - Answer D. evidence-based research As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a patient with chest pain based on: Select one: A. medical director approval. B. the patient's c...

WEST COAST EMT BLOCK 2 EXAM PREP KIT WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE ANSWERS RATED A+ The term "shock" is MOST accurately defined as: A. a decreased supply of oxygen to the brain. B. cardiovascular collapse leading to inadequate perfusion. C. decreased circulation of blood within the venous circulation. D. decreased function of the respiratory system leading to hypoxia. B. cardiovascular collapse leading to inadequate perfusion. Anaphylactic shock is typically associated wi...

West Coast EMT Block 4 Exam Prep - Questions With Correct Answers 2023/2024 Graded A+. 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 15-yea...

West Coast EMT Exam PREP - Questions With 100% Correct Answers 2023/2024 Graded A+. What is PPE? - Answer Personal Protective Equipment If blood or body fluid is present and is subject to "splashing", what type of PPE should you wear? - Answer Gloves, a standard surgical mask, eye protection, and gown If large amounts of body fluids are present, what should you do? - Answer Wear a gown and double gloves What are three things that you should always do to protect yourself from disease tra...

West Coast EMT Final Prep Airway Exam Latest Update Administration of a Bronchodilator - ANSWER-Generic: Albuterol. Trade: Proventil, Ventolin. Route: MDI-metered dose inhaler. Action: Causes bronchodilation and stimulates nervous system. Indications: Asthma, difficulty breathing with wheezing. Contraindications: Hypersensitivity, tachycardia, myocardial infarction. Dose: 1-2 inhalations, wait 5 mins between. Appropriate ventilation rates - ANSWER-Breathing rate normal: 12-20 bpm. BVM requir...

West Coast EMT Final Prep – Medical EXAM 2025 Assessing a diabetic patient - ANSWER-Scene safety:be aware of syringes and insulin bottles lying around. General impression: Look for ALOC, remember any unresponsive patient request ALS, hypoglycemic are mean drunks whereas hyperglycemic are restless with fruity breaths. Airway & breathing: Provide high flow oxygen 12-15 L/min via nonrebreathing mask. Hyperglycemic will have Kussmaul respirations, deep/rapid respirations. Provide any intervention...

If direct pressure fails to immediately stop severe bleeding from an extremity, you should apply: Select one: A. a splint and elevate the extremity. B. a tourniquet proximal to the injury. C. digital pressure to a proximal artery. D. additional sterile dressings. - Answer B. a tourniquet proximal to the injury. In older patients, the first indicator of nontraumatic internal bleeding may be: Select one: A. a low blood pressure. B. a heart rate over 120 beats/min. C. diaphoresis and pal...

Which of the following would provide the EMT with the BEST cover in a situation involving active gunfire? Select one: A. A concrete barricade B. Behind a car door C. A large cluster of shrubs D. Stacked empty barrels - Answer A. A concrete barricade While providing care to a patient, blood got onto the ambulance stretcher. Because the stretcher was not properly cleaned afterward, a virus was transmitted to another emergency medical technician (EMT) several days later. Which route of tra...