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“WEST COAST EMT BLOCK 3 TESTBANK
EXAM”LATEST EXAM SOLVED QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS VERIFIED 100% GRADED A+ (LATEST
VERSION) WELL REVISED 100% GUARANTEE
PASS
You arrive at a local grocery store approximately 5 minutes after a 21-year-old
female stopped seizing. She is confused and disoriented; she keeps asking
you what happened and tells you that she is thirsty. Her brother, who
witnessed the seizure, tells you that she takes valproate (Depakote) for her
seizures, but has not taken it in a few days. He also tells you that she has
diabetes. In addition to administering oxygen, you should:
Select one:
A. place her in the recovery position and transport her with lights and siren.
B. monitor her airway and breathing status and assess her blood glucose
level.
C. give her small cups of water to drink and observe for further seizure
activity.
D. administer one tube of oral glucose and prepare for immediate transport.
B. monitor her airway and breathing status and assess her blood glucose level.
You are assessing the arm drift component of the Cincinnati Prehospital
Stroke Scale on a 60-year-old woman. When she holds both of her arms out in
front of her and closes her eyes, both of her arms immediately fall to her sides.
You should:
Select one:
A. repeat the arm drift test and ensure that her palms are facing downward.
B. repeat the arm drift test, but move the patient's arms into position yourself.
C. defer this part of the test and assess her for facial droop and slurred
speech.
D. instruct the patient to keep her eyes open and then repeat the arm drift test.
B. repeat the arm drift test, but move the patient's arms into position yourself.
When transporting a stable stroke patient with a paralyzed extremity, place the
patient in a:
Select one:
A. supine position with the legs elevated 6 feet to 12 feet.
B. recumbent position with the paralyzed side down.
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C. sitting position with the head at a 45° to 90° angle.
D. recumbent position with the paralyzed side up.
B. recumbent position with the paralyzed side down.
Which of the following organs assists in the filtration of blood, serves as a
blood reservoir, and produces antibodies?
Select one:
A. Spleen
B. Liver
C. Pancreas
D. Kidneys
B. Spleen
The kidneys help to regulate blood pressure by:
Select one:
A. accommodating a large amount of blood volume.
B. removing sodium and water from the body.
C. eliminating toxic waste products from the body.
D. retaining key electrolytes, such as potassium.
B. removing sodium and water from the body.
The parietal peritoneum lines the:
Select one:
A. surface of the abdominal organs.
B. lungs and chest cavity.
C. walls of the abdominal cavity.
D. retroperitoneal space.
C. walls of the abdominal cavity.
In contrast to the parietal peritoneum, the visceral peritoneum:
Select one:
A. lines the walls of the abdominal cavity and is stimulated when the solid
abdominal organs contract.
B. is less likely to become inflamed or infected because it lines the abdominal
organs themselves.
C. is supplied by the same nerves from the spinal cord that supply the skin of
the abdomen.
D. is supplied by nerves of the autonomic nervous system, which are less able
to localize pain or sensation.
D. is supplied by nerves of the autonomic nervous system, which are less able to
localize pain or sensation.
Which of the following is characteristic of peptic ulcer disease (PUD)?
Select one:
A. The passage of bright red blood in the stool or coughing up blood
B. Sharp pain that is typically located in both lower abdominal quadrants
C. Burning or gnawing stomach pain that subsides immediately after eating
D. Symptom relief after taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
C. Burning or gnawing stomach pain that subsides immediately after eating
Chronic renal failure is a condition that:
Select one:
A. occurs from conditions such as dehydration.
B. is often caused by hypertension or diabetes.
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C. can be reversed with prompt treatment.
D. causes dehydration from excessive urination.
B. is often caused by hypertension or diabetes.
A strangulated hernia is one that:
Select one:
A. can be pushed back into the body cavity to which it belongs.
B. is reducible if surgical intervention occurs within 2 hours.
C. loses its blood supply due to compression by local tissues.
D. spontaneously reduces without any surgical intervention.
C. loses its blood supply due to compression by local tissues.
A 60-year-old female presents with a tearing sensation in her lower back. Her
skin is sweaty, and she is tachycardic. The EMT should suspect:
Select one:
A. strangulated hernia.
B. Aortic aneurysm.
C. acute pancreatitis.
D. kidney stones.
B. Aortic aneurysm.
The MOST important treatment for a patient with severe abdominal pain and
signs of shock includes:
a. administering high-flow oxygen.
b. giving oral fluids to maintain perfusion.
c. transporting the patient without delay.
d. positioning the patient on his or her side.
c. transporting the patient without delay.
Kussmaul respirations are an indication that the body is:
A) attempting to eliminate acids from the blood.
B) trying to generate energy by breathing deeply.
C) severely hypoxic and is eliminating excess CO2.
D) compensating for decreased blood glucose levels.
A) attempting to eliminate acids from the blood
A 28-year-old female patient is found to be responsive to verbal stimuli only.
Her roommate states that she was recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and
has had difficulty controlling her blood sugar level. She further tells you that
the patient has been urinating
excessively and has progressively worsened over the last 24 to 36 hours. On
the basis of this patients clinical presentation, you should suspect that she:
A. is significantly hyperglycemic.
B. has a urinary tract infection.
C. has overdosed on her insulin.
D. has a low BG level.
A. is significantly hyperglycemic.
Which of the following signs or symptoms would the MT MOST likely
encounter in a patient with new-onset type 1 diabetes?
Select one:
A. Weight gain and edema
B. Weight loss and polyuria
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C. Low blood glucose level
D. Total lack of appetite
B. Weight loss and polyuria
When obtaining a SAMPLE history from a patient with diabetes who has an
altered mental status, it would be MOST important to determine:
Select one:
A. if there is a family history of diabetes or related conditions.
B. if he or she has had any recent illnesses or excessive stress.
C. the name of the physician who prescribed his or her insulin.
D. approximately how much water the patient drank that day.
B. if he or she has had any recent illnesses or excessive stress.
When assessing an unresponsive diabetic patient, the primary visible
difference between hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia is the:
Select one:
A. presence of a medical identification tag
B. rate and depth of breathing.
C. rate of the patient's pulse.
D. patient's mental status.
B. rate and depth of breathing.
In general, oral glucose should be given to any patient who:
A. is unresponsive, even in the absence of a history of diabetes.
B. has an altered mental status and a history of diabetes.
C. has a BG level that is less than 100mg/dL.
D. has documented hypoglycemia and an absent gag reflex.
B. has an altered mental status and a history of diabetes.
To which of the following diabetic patients should you administer oral
glucose?
Select one:
A. A semiconscious 40-year-old female without a gag reflex
B. A conscious 37-year-old female with nausea and vomiting
C. An unconscious 33-year-old male with cool, clammy skin
D. A confused 55-year-old male with tachycardia and pallor
D. A confused 55-year-old male with tachycardia and pallor
The foreign substance responsible for causing an allergic reaction is called
a(n):
Select one:
A. histamine.
B. antibody.
C. allergen.
D. leukotriene.
C. Allergen
Which of the following patients would MOST likely have a delayed onset of an
allergic reaction?
Select one:
A. A 45-year-old male who ingested penicillin
B. A 50-year-old male who was exposed to latex
C. A 30-year-old male who was stung by a bee
D. A 21-year-old female who inhaled pollen
A. A 45-year-old male who ingested penicillin
“WEST COAST EMT BLOCK 3 TESTBANK
EXAM”LATEST EXAM SOLVED QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS VERIFIED 100% GRADED A+ (LATEST
VERSION) WELL REVISED 100% GUARANTEE
PASS
You arrive at a local grocery store approximately 5 minutes after a 21-year-old
female stopped seizing. She is confused and disoriented; she keeps asking
you what happened and tells you that she is thirsty. Her brother, who
witnessed the seizure, tells you that she takes valproate (Depakote) for her
seizures, but has not taken it in a few days. He also tells you that she has
diabetes. In addition to administering oxygen, you should:
Select one:
A. place her in the recovery position and transport her with lights and siren.
B. monitor her airway and breathing status and assess her blood glucose
level.
C. give her small cups of water to drink and observe for further seizure
activity.
D. administer one tube of oral glucose and prepare for immediate transport.
B. monitor her airway and breathing status and assess her blood glucose level.
You are assessing the arm drift component of the Cincinnati Prehospital
Stroke Scale on a 60-year-old woman. When she holds both of her arms out in
front of her and closes her eyes, both of her arms immediately fall to her sides.
You should:
Select one:
A. repeat the arm drift test and ensure that her palms are facing downward.
B. repeat the arm drift test, but move the patient's arms into position yourself.
C. defer this part of the test and assess her for facial droop and slurred
speech.
D. instruct the patient to keep her eyes open and then repeat the arm drift test.
B. repeat the arm drift test, but move the patient's arms into position yourself.
When transporting a stable stroke patient with a paralyzed extremity, place the
patient in a:
Select one:
A. supine position with the legs elevated 6 feet to 12 feet.
B. recumbent position with the paralyzed side down.
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C. sitting position with the head at a 45° to 90° angle.
D. recumbent position with the paralyzed side up.
B. recumbent position with the paralyzed side down.
Which of the following organs assists in the filtration of blood, serves as a
blood reservoir, and produces antibodies?
Select one:
A. Spleen
B. Liver
C. Pancreas
D. Kidneys
B. Spleen
The kidneys help to regulate blood pressure by:
Select one:
A. accommodating a large amount of blood volume.
B. removing sodium and water from the body.
C. eliminating toxic waste products from the body.
D. retaining key electrolytes, such as potassium.
B. removing sodium and water from the body.
The parietal peritoneum lines the:
Select one:
A. surface of the abdominal organs.
B. lungs and chest cavity.
C. walls of the abdominal cavity.
D. retroperitoneal space.
C. walls of the abdominal cavity.
In contrast to the parietal peritoneum, the visceral peritoneum:
Select one:
A. lines the walls of the abdominal cavity and is stimulated when the solid
abdominal organs contract.
B. is less likely to become inflamed or infected because it lines the abdominal
organs themselves.
C. is supplied by the same nerves from the spinal cord that supply the skin of
the abdomen.
D. is supplied by nerves of the autonomic nervous system, which are less able
to localize pain or sensation.
D. is supplied by nerves of the autonomic nervous system, which are less able to
localize pain or sensation.
Which of the following is characteristic of peptic ulcer disease (PUD)?
Select one:
A. The passage of bright red blood in the stool or coughing up blood
B. Sharp pain that is typically located in both lower abdominal quadrants
C. Burning or gnawing stomach pain that subsides immediately after eating
D. Symptom relief after taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
C. Burning or gnawing stomach pain that subsides immediately after eating
Chronic renal failure is a condition that:
Select one:
A. occurs from conditions such as dehydration.
B. is often caused by hypertension or diabetes.
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C. can be reversed with prompt treatment.
D. causes dehydration from excessive urination.
B. is often caused by hypertension or diabetes.
A strangulated hernia is one that:
Select one:
A. can be pushed back into the body cavity to which it belongs.
B. is reducible if surgical intervention occurs within 2 hours.
C. loses its blood supply due to compression by local tissues.
D. spontaneously reduces without any surgical intervention.
C. loses its blood supply due to compression by local tissues.
A 60-year-old female presents with a tearing sensation in her lower back. Her
skin is sweaty, and she is tachycardic. The EMT should suspect:
Select one:
A. strangulated hernia.
B. Aortic aneurysm.
C. acute pancreatitis.
D. kidney stones.
B. Aortic aneurysm.
The MOST important treatment for a patient with severe abdominal pain and
signs of shock includes:
a. administering high-flow oxygen.
b. giving oral fluids to maintain perfusion.
c. transporting the patient without delay.
d. positioning the patient on his or her side.
c. transporting the patient without delay.
Kussmaul respirations are an indication that the body is:
A) attempting to eliminate acids from the blood.
B) trying to generate energy by breathing deeply.
C) severely hypoxic and is eliminating excess CO2.
D) compensating for decreased blood glucose levels.
A) attempting to eliminate acids from the blood
A 28-year-old female patient is found to be responsive to verbal stimuli only.
Her roommate states that she was recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and
has had difficulty controlling her blood sugar level. She further tells you that
the patient has been urinating
excessively and has progressively worsened over the last 24 to 36 hours. On
the basis of this patients clinical presentation, you should suspect that she:
A. is significantly hyperglycemic.
B. has a urinary tract infection.
C. has overdosed on her insulin.
D. has a low BG level.
A. is significantly hyperglycemic.
Which of the following signs or symptoms would the MT MOST likely
encounter in a patient with new-onset type 1 diabetes?
Select one:
A. Weight gain and edema
B. Weight loss and polyuria
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C. Low blood glucose level
D. Total lack of appetite
B. Weight loss and polyuria
When obtaining a SAMPLE history from a patient with diabetes who has an
altered mental status, it would be MOST important to determine:
Select one:
A. if there is a family history of diabetes or related conditions.
B. if he or she has had any recent illnesses or excessive stress.
C. the name of the physician who prescribed his or her insulin.
D. approximately how much water the patient drank that day.
B. if he or she has had any recent illnesses or excessive stress.
When assessing an unresponsive diabetic patient, the primary visible
difference between hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia is the:
Select one:
A. presence of a medical identification tag
B. rate and depth of breathing.
C. rate of the patient's pulse.
D. patient's mental status.
B. rate and depth of breathing.
In general, oral glucose should be given to any patient who:
A. is unresponsive, even in the absence of a history of diabetes.
B. has an altered mental status and a history of diabetes.
C. has a BG level that is less than 100mg/dL.
D. has documented hypoglycemia and an absent gag reflex.
B. has an altered mental status and a history of diabetes.
To which of the following diabetic patients should you administer oral
glucose?
Select one:
A. A semiconscious 40-year-old female without a gag reflex
B. A conscious 37-year-old female with nausea and vomiting
C. An unconscious 33-year-old male with cool, clammy skin
D. A confused 55-year-old male with tachycardia and pallor
D. A confused 55-year-old male with tachycardia and pallor
The foreign substance responsible for causing an allergic reaction is called
a(n):
Select one:
A. histamine.
B. antibody.
C. allergen.
D. leukotriene.
C. Allergen
Which of the following patients would MOST likely have a delayed onset of an
allergic reaction?
Select one:
A. A 45-year-old male who ingested penicillin
B. A 50-year-old male who was exposed to latex
C. A 30-year-old male who was stung by a bee
D. A 21-year-old female who inhaled pollen
A. A 45-year-old male who ingested penicillin
