WEST COAST EMT BLOCK ONE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS (VERIFIED AND WELL DETAILED ANSWERS)
LATEST UPDATE 2025/2026
What is PPE? - CORRECT ANSWER - Personal Protective Equipment
If blood or body fluid is present and is subject to "splashing", what type
of PPE should you wear? - CORRECT ANSWER - Gloves, a standard
surgical mask, eye protection, and gown
If large amounts of body fluids are present, what should you do? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Wear a gown and double gloves
What are three things that you should always do to protect yourself from
disease transmission? - CORRECT ANSWER - Wear vinyl or letex
gloves, assume every patient is potentially infected, and wash your
hands after each patient interaction
When should you apply your PPE's? - CORRECT ANSWER - En route
to a call
What form of protection is most likely to stop the spread of disease? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Hand washing
,What should you do with sharp objects such as needles when in need of
disposing? - CORRECT ANSWER - Place in a "sharps" container
The spread of pathogen through an inanimate object - CORRECT
ANSWER - Indirect contact
What is a communicable disease? - CORRECT ANSWER - A
contagious disease
What is the name of the medical condition caused by the growth and
spread of small, harmful organisms within the body? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Infectious disease
The transmission of an organism from person to person through touch. -
CORRECT ANSWER - Direct Contact
Microorganisms that are present in human blood and can cause disease
in humans - CORRECT ANSWER - Bloodborne Pathogens
The spread of infectious agents through mechanisms such as droplets or
dust - CORRECT ANSWER - Airborne Transmission
, The contamination of food or water with an organism that can cause
disease - CORRECT ANSWER - Foodborne Transmission
The spread of infection by animals or insects that carry an organism
from one person or place to another. - CORRECT ANSWER - Vector-
borne Transmission
What are the five stages of the grieving process? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Denial, Anger/Hostility, Bargaining, Depression, and
Acceptance
What stage of the grieving process is identified by internalized anger,
hopelessness, and the desire to die? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Depression
The stage of the grieving process that involves refusal to accept
diagnosis or care is known as - CORRECT ANSWER - Denial
The stage of the grieving process where an attempt is made to secure a
prize for good behavior or promise to change one's lifestyle is known as
- CORRECT ANSWER - Bargaining
The stage of grieving where the person is ready to die is known as -
CORRECT ANSWER - Acceptance
ANSWERS (VERIFIED AND WELL DETAILED ANSWERS)
LATEST UPDATE 2025/2026
What is PPE? - CORRECT ANSWER - Personal Protective Equipment
If blood or body fluid is present and is subject to "splashing", what type
of PPE should you wear? - CORRECT ANSWER - Gloves, a standard
surgical mask, eye protection, and gown
If large amounts of body fluids are present, what should you do? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Wear a gown and double gloves
What are three things that you should always do to protect yourself from
disease transmission? - CORRECT ANSWER - Wear vinyl or letex
gloves, assume every patient is potentially infected, and wash your
hands after each patient interaction
When should you apply your PPE's? - CORRECT ANSWER - En route
to a call
What form of protection is most likely to stop the spread of disease? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Hand washing
,What should you do with sharp objects such as needles when in need of
disposing? - CORRECT ANSWER - Place in a "sharps" container
The spread of pathogen through an inanimate object - CORRECT
ANSWER - Indirect contact
What is a communicable disease? - CORRECT ANSWER - A
contagious disease
What is the name of the medical condition caused by the growth and
spread of small, harmful organisms within the body? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Infectious disease
The transmission of an organism from person to person through touch. -
CORRECT ANSWER - Direct Contact
Microorganisms that are present in human blood and can cause disease
in humans - CORRECT ANSWER - Bloodborne Pathogens
The spread of infectious agents through mechanisms such as droplets or
dust - CORRECT ANSWER - Airborne Transmission
, The contamination of food or water with an organism that can cause
disease - CORRECT ANSWER - Foodborne Transmission
The spread of infection by animals or insects that carry an organism
from one person or place to another. - CORRECT ANSWER - Vector-
borne Transmission
What are the five stages of the grieving process? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Denial, Anger/Hostility, Bargaining, Depression, and
Acceptance
What stage of the grieving process is identified by internalized anger,
hopelessness, and the desire to die? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Depression
The stage of the grieving process that involves refusal to accept
diagnosis or care is known as - CORRECT ANSWER - Denial
The stage of the grieving process where an attempt is made to secure a
prize for good behavior or promise to change one's lifestyle is known as
- CORRECT ANSWER - Bargaining
The stage of grieving where the person is ready to die is known as -
CORRECT ANSWER - Acceptance
