WEST COAST EMT BLOCK 2
WITH QUESTIONS AND
WELL VERIFIED ANSWERS
ACTUL EXAM 2026!!
A fracture of the humerus just above the elbow would be described as a:
Select one:
A. proximal elbow fracture.
B. distal humerus fracture.
C. proximal humerus fracture.
D. distal forearm fracture. - ANSWER -distal humerus fracture.
A patient has fractured both femurs. Anatomically, these injuries would be described as being:
Select one:
A. bilateral.
B. unilateral.
C. medial.
D. proximal. - ANSWER -bilateral
A patient in a semi-reclined position with the head elevated to facilitate breathing is in the
________ position.
Select one:
,A. Fowler
B. supine
C. recovery
D. prone - ANSWER -Fowler
A patient with a pneumothorax has unilateral chest expansion. This means that:
Select one:
A. both sides of his chest are moving minimally.
B. his chest and his abdomen are moving in opposite directions.
C. only one side of his chest rises when he inhales.
D. both of his lungs are expanding when he inhales. - ANSWER -only one side of his
chest rises when he inhales
A patient who is pregnant receives a diagnosis of hyperemesis gravidarum. This indicates that:
Select one:
A. her respiratory rate is rapid.
B. she has frequent urination.
C. her unborn baby is very large.
D. she has excessive vomiting. - ANSWER -she has excessive vomiting.
A young male jumps from a tree and lands on his feet. Which part of his body has sustained
the primary injury?
Select one:
A. Plantar
B. Ventral
C. Dorsal
D. Palmar - ANSWER -Plantar
A 5-year-old boy has fallen and has a severe deformity of the forearm near the wrist. He has
possibly sustained a fracture of the ________ forearm.
Select one: A. distal B. superior C. proximal D. dorsal - ANSWER -distal
, A diabetic patient has polydipsia. This means that she:
Select one:
A. is excessively thirsty.
B. has low blood sugar.
C. urinates frequently.
D. is unable to swallow. - ANSWER -is excessively thirsty
Following the application of a tourniquet, the bleeding from a patient's leg wound stops. This
process is known as:
Select one:
A. hemolysis.
B. hematemesis.
C. hemiplegia.
D. hemostasis. - ANSWER -hemostasis
A 40-year-old intoxicated male is discovered lying face down. How should his body position be
documented?
Select one:
A. Prone
B. Dorsal
C. Supine
D. Recumbent - ANSWER -prone
Enlargement of the liver is called:
Select one:
A. hepatomegaly
B. hydrocephalus
C. pneumonitis
D. nephritis - ANSWER -hepatomegaly
In relation to the chest, the back is:
WITH QUESTIONS AND
WELL VERIFIED ANSWERS
ACTUL EXAM 2026!!
A fracture of the humerus just above the elbow would be described as a:
Select one:
A. proximal elbow fracture.
B. distal humerus fracture.
C. proximal humerus fracture.
D. distal forearm fracture. - ANSWER -distal humerus fracture.
A patient has fractured both femurs. Anatomically, these injuries would be described as being:
Select one:
A. bilateral.
B. unilateral.
C. medial.
D. proximal. - ANSWER -bilateral
A patient in a semi-reclined position with the head elevated to facilitate breathing is in the
________ position.
Select one:
,A. Fowler
B. supine
C. recovery
D. prone - ANSWER -Fowler
A patient with a pneumothorax has unilateral chest expansion. This means that:
Select one:
A. both sides of his chest are moving minimally.
B. his chest and his abdomen are moving in opposite directions.
C. only one side of his chest rises when he inhales.
D. both of his lungs are expanding when he inhales. - ANSWER -only one side of his
chest rises when he inhales
A patient who is pregnant receives a diagnosis of hyperemesis gravidarum. This indicates that:
Select one:
A. her respiratory rate is rapid.
B. she has frequent urination.
C. her unborn baby is very large.
D. she has excessive vomiting. - ANSWER -she has excessive vomiting.
A young male jumps from a tree and lands on his feet. Which part of his body has sustained
the primary injury?
Select one:
A. Plantar
B. Ventral
C. Dorsal
D. Palmar - ANSWER -Plantar
A 5-year-old boy has fallen and has a severe deformity of the forearm near the wrist. He has
possibly sustained a fracture of the ________ forearm.
Select one: A. distal B. superior C. proximal D. dorsal - ANSWER -distal
, A diabetic patient has polydipsia. This means that she:
Select one:
A. is excessively thirsty.
B. has low blood sugar.
C. urinates frequently.
D. is unable to swallow. - ANSWER -is excessively thirsty
Following the application of a tourniquet, the bleeding from a patient's leg wound stops. This
process is known as:
Select one:
A. hemolysis.
B. hematemesis.
C. hemiplegia.
D. hemostasis. - ANSWER -hemostasis
A 40-year-old intoxicated male is discovered lying face down. How should his body position be
documented?
Select one:
A. Prone
B. Dorsal
C. Supine
D. Recumbent - ANSWER -prone
Enlargement of the liver is called:
Select one:
A. hepatomegaly
B. hydrocephalus
C. pneumonitis
D. nephritis - ANSWER -hepatomegaly
In relation to the chest, the back is:
