West Coast EMT Block Exam #5 (Latest
2026/2027 Update) Questions with Verified
Answers | 100% Correct | Graded A.
Question:
During gynecologic emergencies, in addition to the standard SAMPLE
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questions, the EMT should attempt to determine which of the following?
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Select one: i,-
A. The amount of time since of the patent's last menstrual cycle
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B. The possibility that the patient may be pregnant
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C. If the patient is sexually active
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D. All of these answers are correct.?
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Answer:
. All of these answers are correct.
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Question:
In anticipation of receiving a fertilized ovum, the lining of the uterine wall:
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Select one: i,-
A. sheds and is expelled externally.
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B. becomes engorged with blood.
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C. diverts blood flow to the vagina.
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D. thins and begins to separate.?
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,Answer:
B. becomes engorged with blood.
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Question:
In cases of sexual assault, it is important to ensure that you do which of
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the following?
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Select one: i,-
A. Immediately write down your observations of the scene before
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assessing the patient. i,- i,-
B. Call for a female EMT or ALS care provider.
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C. Discuss with law enforcement any suspicions that you may have about
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the perpetrator.
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D. All of these answers are correct.?
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Answer:
D. All of these answers are correct.
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Question:
In contrast to bleeding caused by external trauma to the vagina, bleeding
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caused by conditions such as polyps or cancer:
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Select one: i,-
A. often presents with acute pain.
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B. is typically not as severe.
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,C. may be relatively painless.
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D. can be controlled in the field.?
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Answer:
C. may be relatively painless.
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Question:
It is common for young females who experience their first menstrual
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period to: i,-
Select one: i,-
A. experience abdominal cramping, which may be misinterpreted.
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B. become so emotionally distraught that they contemplate suicide.
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C. lose up to 500 mL of blood within the first 24 hours.
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D. have a false positive home pregnancy test result.?
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Answer:
A. experience abdominal cramping, which may be misinterpreted.
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Question:
A 26-year-old female presents with heavy vaginal bleeding. She is
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conscious, but restless. Her blood pressure is 84/54 mm Hg, her pulse is
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120 beats/min and weak, and her respirations are 22 breaths/min with
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adequate depth. She tells you that she inserted a tampon about 2 hours
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ago. You should: i,- i,-
Select one: i,-
, A. assist her ventilations with a bag-valve mask, place one sterile dressing
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into her vagina, perform a rapid secondary assessment, and transport.
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B. administer high-flow oxygen, place a sterile pad over her vagina, keep
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her warm, elevate her lower extremities, and transport without delay.
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C. administer high-flow oxygen, perform a detailed assessment of her
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vaginal area for signs of trauma, place her on her side, and transport.
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D. administer high-flow oxygen, ask her to remove the tampon, perform a
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detailed secondary assessment, and transport promptly.?
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Answer:
B. administer high-flow oxygen, place a sterile pad over her vagina, keep
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her warm, elevate her lower extremities, and transport without delay.
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Question:
A patient with pelvic inflammatory disease will typically complain of
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_________.
Select one: i,-
A. abdominal pain associated with menstruation
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B. nausea and vomiting associated with intercourse
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C. bleeding associated with stress
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D. aches and fever associated with urination?
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Answer:
A. abdominal pain associated with menstruation
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2026/2027 Update) Questions with Verified
Answers | 100% Correct | Graded A.
Question:
During gynecologic emergencies, in addition to the standard SAMPLE
i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,-
questions, the EMT should attempt to determine which of the following?
i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,-
Select one: i,-
A. The amount of time since of the patent's last menstrual cycle
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B. The possibility that the patient may be pregnant
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C. If the patient is sexually active
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D. All of these answers are correct.?
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Answer:
. All of these answers are correct.
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Question:
In anticipation of receiving a fertilized ovum, the lining of the uterine wall:
i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,-
Select one: i,-
A. sheds and is expelled externally.
i,- i,- i,- i,- i,-
B. becomes engorged with blood.
i,- i,- i,- i,-
C. diverts blood flow to the vagina.
i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,-
D. thins and begins to separate.?
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,Answer:
B. becomes engorged with blood.
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Question:
In cases of sexual assault, it is important to ensure that you do which of
i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,-
the following?
i,-
Select one: i,-
A. Immediately write down your observations of the scene before
i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,-
assessing the patient. i,- i,-
B. Call for a female EMT or ALS care provider.
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C. Discuss with law enforcement any suspicions that you may have about
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the perpetrator.
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D. All of these answers are correct.?
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Answer:
D. All of these answers are correct.
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Question:
In contrast to bleeding caused by external trauma to the vagina, bleeding
i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,-
caused by conditions such as polyps or cancer:
i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,-
Select one: i,-
A. often presents with acute pain.
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B. is typically not as severe.
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,C. may be relatively painless.
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D. can be controlled in the field.?
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Answer:
C. may be relatively painless.
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Question:
It is common for young females who experience their first menstrual
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period to: i,-
Select one: i,-
A. experience abdominal cramping, which may be misinterpreted.
i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,-
B. become so emotionally distraught that they contemplate suicide.
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C. lose up to 500 mL of blood within the first 24 hours.
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D. have a false positive home pregnancy test result.?
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Answer:
A. experience abdominal cramping, which may be misinterpreted.
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Question:
A 26-year-old female presents with heavy vaginal bleeding. She is
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conscious, but restless. Her blood pressure is 84/54 mm Hg, her pulse is
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120 beats/min and weak, and her respirations are 22 breaths/min with
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adequate depth. She tells you that she inserted a tampon about 2 hours
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ago. You should: i,- i,-
Select one: i,-
, A. assist her ventilations with a bag-valve mask, place one sterile dressing
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into her vagina, perform a rapid secondary assessment, and transport.
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B. administer high-flow oxygen, place a sterile pad over her vagina, keep
i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,-
her warm, elevate her lower extremities, and transport without delay.
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C. administer high-flow oxygen, perform a detailed assessment of her
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vaginal area for signs of trauma, place her on her side, and transport.
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D. administer high-flow oxygen, ask her to remove the tampon, perform a
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detailed secondary assessment, and transport promptly.?
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Answer:
B. administer high-flow oxygen, place a sterile pad over her vagina, keep
i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,-
her warm, elevate her lower extremities, and transport without delay.
i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,-
Question:
A patient with pelvic inflammatory disease will typically complain of
i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,-
_________.
Select one: i,-
A. abdominal pain associated with menstruation
i,- i,- i,- i,- i,-
B. nausea and vomiting associated with intercourse
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C. bleeding associated with stress
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D. aches and fever associated with urination?
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Answer:
A. abdominal pain associated with menstruation
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