West Coast EMT Block 2 Test
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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.
The EMT should assess a patient's tidal volume by?
A. observing for adequate chest rise
B. assessing the facial area for cyanosis
C. counting the patient's respiratory rate
,D. measuring the patient's oxygen saturation - Answer✔✔-A. Observing for
adequate chest rise
Tidal volume- the volume of air that is moved in or out of lungs by single
breath- observed by adequate chest rise. If rise is shallow, tidal volume is likely
reduced.
A 62-year-old man with a history of congestive heart failure presents with
severe respiratory distress and with an oxygen saturation of 82%. When you
auscultate his lungs, you hear widespread rales. He is conscious and alert, is
able to follow simple commands, and can only speak in two- to three-word
sentences at a time. You should:
A. place him in a position of comfort, deliver oxygen via nasal cannula, and
closely monitor his breathing.
B. force fluid from his alveoli by hyperventilating him with a bag-valve mask at
a rate of at least 20 breaths/min.
C. place him in a supine position and assist his ventilations with a bag-valve
mask and high-flow oxygen.
D. apply a CPAP device, monitor his blood pressure, and observe him for signs
of improvement or deterioration. - Answer✔✔-D. apply a CPAP device, monitor
his blood pressure, and observe him for signs of improvement or deterioration
A 60-year-old male presents with acute respiratory distress. He is conscious
and alert, has pink and dry skin, and has respirations of 22 breaths/min with
adequate depth. Which of the following treatments is MOST appropriate for
this patient?
A. Assisted ventilation with a bag-valve mask and a head-to-toe exam
B. Oxygen via nonrebreathing mask and a focused secondary assessment
C. Oxygen via a nasal cannula, vital signs, and prompt transport to the hospital
,D. Positive-pressure ventilations and immediate transport to the closest
hospital - Answer✔✔-B. oxygen via a nasal cannula, vital signs, and prompt
transport to the hospital
Basic life support (BLS) is defined as:
Select one:
A. basic lifesaving treatment that is performed by bystanders while EMS
providers are en route to the scene of an emergency.
B. noninvasive emergency care that is used to treat conditions such as airway
obstruction, respiratory arrest, and cardiac arrest.
C. invasive emergency medical interventions such as intravenous therapy,
manual defibrillation, and advanced airway management.
D. any form of emergency medical treatment that is performed by advanced
EMTs, paramedics, physicians, and emergency nurses. - Answer✔✔-B.
noninvasive emergency care that is used to treat conditions such as airway
obstruction, respiratory arrest, and cardiac arrest.
Between each chest compression, you should __________.
Select one:
A. check for a pulse
B. allow full chest recoil
C. administer a breath
D. remove your hands from the chest - Answer✔✔-B. allow full chest recoil
Complications associated with chest compressions include all of the following,
EXCEPT:
Select one:
, A. a fractured sternum.
B. gastric distention.
C. rib fractures.
D. liver laceration. - Answer✔✔-B. gastric distention.
CPR is in progress on a pregnant woman. Shortly after manually displacing her
uterus to the left, return of spontaneous circulation occurs. Which of the
following would MOST likely explain this?
Select one:
A. Displacement of her uterus caused blood to flow backward, which increased
blood flow to her heart.
B. Increased blood flow to her heart caused her ventricles to stop fibrillating,
which restored her pulse.
C. Displacement of her uterus allowed her lungs to expand more fully, which
restored her pulse.
D. Pressure was relieved from her aorta and vena cava, which improved chest
compression effectiveness. - Answer✔✔-D. Pressure was relieved from her
aorta and vena cava, which improved chest compression effectiveness.
CPR retraining is the MOST effective when it:
Select one:
A. occurs every 24 months.
B. is delivered by computer.
C. involves hands-on practice.
D. is self-paced and brief. - Answer✔✔-C. involves hands-on practice.
CPR should be initiated when:
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Practice Questions with
Verified Answers. GRADED A+.
Latest 2026/2027 Update
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.
The EMT should assess a patient's tidal volume by?
A. observing for adequate chest rise
B. assessing the facial area for cyanosis
C. counting the patient's respiratory rate
,D. measuring the patient's oxygen saturation - Answer✔✔-A. Observing for
adequate chest rise
Tidal volume- the volume of air that is moved in or out of lungs by single
breath- observed by adequate chest rise. If rise is shallow, tidal volume is likely
reduced.
A 62-year-old man with a history of congestive heart failure presents with
severe respiratory distress and with an oxygen saturation of 82%. When you
auscultate his lungs, you hear widespread rales. He is conscious and alert, is
able to follow simple commands, and can only speak in two- to three-word
sentences at a time. You should:
A. place him in a position of comfort, deliver oxygen via nasal cannula, and
closely monitor his breathing.
B. force fluid from his alveoli by hyperventilating him with a bag-valve mask at
a rate of at least 20 breaths/min.
C. place him in a supine position and assist his ventilations with a bag-valve
mask and high-flow oxygen.
D. apply a CPAP device, monitor his blood pressure, and observe him for signs
of improvement or deterioration. - Answer✔✔-D. apply a CPAP device, monitor
his blood pressure, and observe him for signs of improvement or deterioration
A 60-year-old male presents with acute respiratory distress. He is conscious
and alert, has pink and dry skin, and has respirations of 22 breaths/min with
adequate depth. Which of the following treatments is MOST appropriate for
this patient?
A. Assisted ventilation with a bag-valve mask and a head-to-toe exam
B. Oxygen via nonrebreathing mask and a focused secondary assessment
C. Oxygen via a nasal cannula, vital signs, and prompt transport to the hospital
,D. Positive-pressure ventilations and immediate transport to the closest
hospital - Answer✔✔-B. oxygen via a nasal cannula, vital signs, and prompt
transport to the hospital
Basic life support (BLS) is defined as:
Select one:
A. basic lifesaving treatment that is performed by bystanders while EMS
providers are en route to the scene of an emergency.
B. noninvasive emergency care that is used to treat conditions such as airway
obstruction, respiratory arrest, and cardiac arrest.
C. invasive emergency medical interventions such as intravenous therapy,
manual defibrillation, and advanced airway management.
D. any form of emergency medical treatment that is performed by advanced
EMTs, paramedics, physicians, and emergency nurses. - Answer✔✔-B.
noninvasive emergency care that is used to treat conditions such as airway
obstruction, respiratory arrest, and cardiac arrest.
Between each chest compression, you should __________.
Select one:
A. check for a pulse
B. allow full chest recoil
C. administer a breath
D. remove your hands from the chest - Answer✔✔-B. allow full chest recoil
Complications associated with chest compressions include all of the following,
EXCEPT:
Select one:
, A. a fractured sternum.
B. gastric distention.
C. rib fractures.
D. liver laceration. - Answer✔✔-B. gastric distention.
CPR is in progress on a pregnant woman. Shortly after manually displacing her
uterus to the left, return of spontaneous circulation occurs. Which of the
following would MOST likely explain this?
Select one:
A. Displacement of her uterus caused blood to flow backward, which increased
blood flow to her heart.
B. Increased blood flow to her heart caused her ventricles to stop fibrillating,
which restored her pulse.
C. Displacement of her uterus allowed her lungs to expand more fully, which
restored her pulse.
D. Pressure was relieved from her aorta and vena cava, which improved chest
compression effectiveness. - Answer✔✔-D. Pressure was relieved from her
aorta and vena cava, which improved chest compression effectiveness.
CPR retraining is the MOST effective when it:
Select one:
A. occurs every 24 months.
B. is delivered by computer.
C. involves hands-on practice.
D. is self-paced and brief. - Answer✔✔-C. involves hands-on practice.
CPR should be initiated when:
