WEST COAST EMT FINAL PRACTICE EXAM/ EMT FINAL TEST FOR THE WEST COAST RECENT VERSION ALL QUESTIONS NAD CORRECT ANSWERS/ BEST GRADED A+

WEST COAST EMT FINAL PRACTICE EXAM/ EMT FINAL TEST FOR THE WEST COAST RECENT VERSION ALL QUESTIONS NAD CORRECT ANSWERS/ BEST GRADED A+ You have an AMA patient who is refusing transport. What should you be doing? When a patient is AMA, they first must be A/O 4x to show that they are alert and oriented and able to make their own decisions. You must inform them of all the possible risks that come with not being transported (such as death). During documentation, make sure the patient signs the AMA to prove they do not need transport (and to not get sued). DOCUMENT EVERYTHING All information in a PCR needs to be confidential. Why? Page 2 of 35 Patient confidentiality due to HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability) What is supra ventricular tachycardia (SVT)? irregularly fast or erratic heartbeat (arrhythmia) that affects the upper heart chambers The physical act of moving air into and out of the lungs is called: ventilation Which of the following is the MOST common cause of airway obstruction in the unresponsive patient? the tongue What should a normal patient's capillary refill be? less than 2 seconds After you determine a patient is unconscious, what is the next step? Begin CPR and begin respiratory support (ie maintain their ABCs)