West Coast EMT Exam Questions and Answers Latest Updated Version

12-year-old male jumped approximately 12 feet from a tree and landed on his feet. He complains of pain to his lower back. What injury mechanism is MOST likely responsible for his back pain? A. Direct trauma to the spinal column B. Secondary fall after the initial impact C. Lateral impact to the spine D. Energy transmission to the spine - ANSWER-D. Energy transmission to the spine A 15-year-old female was struck by a small car while riding her bicycle. She was wearing a helmet and was thrown to the ground, striking her head. In addition to managing problems associated with airway, breathing, and circulation, it is MOST important for you to: A. inspect the helmet for cracks. B. obtain baseline vital signs C. stabilize her entire spine D. leave her bicycle helmet on - ANSWER-C. stabilize her entire spine A young male sustained a gunshot wound to the abdomen during an altercation. As your partner is assessing and managing his airway, you should control the obvious bleeding and then: A. Obtain baseline vital signs B. assess for an exit wound C. apply a cervical collar D. auscultate bowel sounds - ANSWER-B. Assess for an exit wound According to the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma (ACS-COT), an adult trauma patient should be transported to the highest level of trauma center if he or she: A. was involved in a motor vehicle crash in which another patient in the same vehicle was killed B. Has a GCS score of less than or equal to 13 with a mechanism attributed to trauma. C. has a bleeding disorder or takes anticoagulant medications and has any blunt or penetrating injury. D. has a systolic blood pressure of less than 110 mm Hg or a heart rate greater than 110 beats/min. - ANSWER-B. has a GCS score of less than or equal to 13 with a mechanism attributed to trauma. According to the Association of Air Medical Services, you should consider air medical transport of a trauma patient if: A. the patient requires advanced life support care and stabilization, and the nearest ALD-ground ambulance is more than 5 to 10 minutes away B. he or she was involved in a motor vehicle crash in which another occupant in the same vehicle was killed, even if your patients injuries are minor C. ground transport will take your ambulance out of service for an extended period of time, regardless of the severity of the patients injuries. D. traffic conditions hamper the ability to get the patient to a trauma center by ground within the ideal time frame for the best clinical outcome. - ANSWER-D. traffic conditions hamper the ability to get the patient to a trauma center by ground within the ideal time frame for the best clinical outcome