WEST COAST EMT BLOCK EXAM 2 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
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1. Which structure prevents food from entering the trachea?
A. Epiglottis
B. Cricoid cartilage
C. Vocal cords
D. Uvula
Answer: A
Rationale: The epiglottis covers the glottis during swallowing and prevents aspiration.
2. A respiratory rate < 10 in an adult suggests:
A. Hyperventilation
B. Bradypnea
C. Apnea
D. Tachypnea
Answer: B
Rationale: Bradypnea = abnormally slow breathing.
3. The appropriate oxygen delivery device for a breathing patient with low SpO₂ is:
A. Non‐rebreather mask
B. BVM
C. Nasal cannula
D. Simple face mask
Answer: A
Rationale: Non-rebreather delivers high concentration O₂ to hypoxic patients.
4. A snoring sound indicates:
A. Bronchoconstriction
B. Partial airway obstructioC. Pulmonary edema
D. Crackles in lungs
Answer: B
Rationale: Snoring suggests upper airway obstruction, often from tongue position.
5. When suctioning an adult airway, limit suction to:
A. 5 seconds
B. 10 seconds
C. 15 seconds
D. 20 seconds
Answer: C
Rationale: To prevent hypoxia, adult suctioning should be ≤ 15 seconds.
, PATIENT ASSESSMENT
6. First step in patient assessment is:
A. History taking
B. Scene size-up
C. Focused exam
D. Vital signs
Answer: B
Rationale: Safety and scene evaluation come before patient contact.
7. DCAP-BTLS is used for:
A. Neurological exam
B. Trauma assessment
C. Pain scale rating
D. Cardiac exam
Answer: B
Rationale: DCAP-BTLS checks for deformities, contusions, abrasions, punctures, burns,
tenderness, lacerations, and swelling.
8. What does AVPU assess?
A. Circulation
B. Level of consciousness
C. Pain threshold
D. Respiratory adequacy
Answer: B
Rationale: AVPU = Alert, Verbal, Pain, Unresponsive.
9. A patient with unequal pupils might indicate:
A. Hypoglycemia
B. Head injury
C. Allergic reaction
D. Asthma
Answer: B
Rationale: Unequal pupils suggest possible increased intracranial pressure.
10. You find a patient lying supine, unresponsive, snoring respirations. Next step?
A. Begin CPR
B. Open airway with jaw thrust
C. Assess pulse
D. Transport immediately
Answer: B
Rationale: Protect airway first—snoring indicates obstruction.
RESPIRATORY EMERGENCIES
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1. Which structure prevents food from entering the trachea?
A. Epiglottis
B. Cricoid cartilage
C. Vocal cords
D. Uvula
Answer: A
Rationale: The epiglottis covers the glottis during swallowing and prevents aspiration.
2. A respiratory rate < 10 in an adult suggests:
A. Hyperventilation
B. Bradypnea
C. Apnea
D. Tachypnea
Answer: B
Rationale: Bradypnea = abnormally slow breathing.
3. The appropriate oxygen delivery device for a breathing patient with low SpO₂ is:
A. Non‐rebreather mask
B. BVM
C. Nasal cannula
D. Simple face mask
Answer: A
Rationale: Non-rebreather delivers high concentration O₂ to hypoxic patients.
4. A snoring sound indicates:
A. Bronchoconstriction
B. Partial airway obstructioC. Pulmonary edema
D. Crackles in lungs
Answer: B
Rationale: Snoring suggests upper airway obstruction, often from tongue position.
5. When suctioning an adult airway, limit suction to:
A. 5 seconds
B. 10 seconds
C. 15 seconds
D. 20 seconds
Answer: C
Rationale: To prevent hypoxia, adult suctioning should be ≤ 15 seconds.
, PATIENT ASSESSMENT
6. First step in patient assessment is:
A. History taking
B. Scene size-up
C. Focused exam
D. Vital signs
Answer: B
Rationale: Safety and scene evaluation come before patient contact.
7. DCAP-BTLS is used for:
A. Neurological exam
B. Trauma assessment
C. Pain scale rating
D. Cardiac exam
Answer: B
Rationale: DCAP-BTLS checks for deformities, contusions, abrasions, punctures, burns,
tenderness, lacerations, and swelling.
8. What does AVPU assess?
A. Circulation
B. Level of consciousness
C. Pain threshold
D. Respiratory adequacy
Answer: B
Rationale: AVPU = Alert, Verbal, Pain, Unresponsive.
9. A patient with unequal pupils might indicate:
A. Hypoglycemia
B. Head injury
C. Allergic reaction
D. Asthma
Answer: B
Rationale: Unequal pupils suggest possible increased intracranial pressure.
10. You find a patient lying supine, unresponsive, snoring respirations. Next step?
A. Begin CPR
B. Open airway with jaw thrust
C. Assess pulse
D. Transport immediately
Answer: B
Rationale: Protect airway first—snoring indicates obstruction.
RESPIRATORY EMERGENCIES
