WEST COAST EMT BLOCK EXAM 2 2026
ACTUAL WESTCOAST EMT BLOCK EXAM #2
WITH QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
When assessing a patient with signs and symptoms of shock, it is
important to remember that:
A irreversible shock often responds well to a prompt blood
transfusion.
B. multiple fractures are the most common cause of hypovolemic
shock.
C. blood pressure may be the last measurable factor to change in
shock.
D. the patient's respirations are deep during the early stages of
shock. Correct Answer C. blood pressure may be the last
measurable factor to change in shock
When should nonlifesaving interventions be performed for your
multisystem trauma patient?
,A. En route to the hospital
B. During the primary assessment
C. Prior to transport
D. Immediately after the injuries are discovered Correct Answer
A. En route to the hospital
When treating an 80-year-old patient who is in shock, it is
important to remember that:
A. the older patient's central nervous system usually reacts more
briskly to compensate for shock.
B. medications older patients take for hypertension often cause
an unusually fast heart rate.
C changes in gastric motility may delay gastric emptying which
increases the risk for vomiting.
D. compensation from the respiratory system usually manifests
with increased tidal volume. Correct Answer C. changes in
,gastric motility may delay gastric emptying which increases
the risk for vomiting.
Which of the following injuries would MOST likely cause
obstructive shock?
A. Spinal cord injury
B. Simple pneumothorax
C. Liver laceration
D. Cardiac tamponade Correct Answer D. Cardiac tamponade
Which of the following is the ONLY action that can prevent
eventual death from a tension pneumothorax?
A. Early administration of high-flow oxygen
B. Rapid administration of intravenous fluids
C. Decompression of the injured side of the chest
, D. Positive-pressure ventilation with a bag-valve mask Correct
Answer C. Decompression of the injured side of the chest
You suspect your patient is in shock. You note the patient's skin is
pale. This is likely due to _______.
A. an increased heart rate
B. peripheral vasoconstriction
C peripheral vasodilation
D. hypothermia Correct Answer B. peripheral vasoconstriction
Your patient has a decreased cardiac output and poor myocardial
contractility. This will likely lead to:
A neurogenic shock
B. cardiogenic shock
C hypovolemic shock
ACTUAL WESTCOAST EMT BLOCK EXAM #2
WITH QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
When assessing a patient with signs and symptoms of shock, it is
important to remember that:
A irreversible shock often responds well to a prompt blood
transfusion.
B. multiple fractures are the most common cause of hypovolemic
shock.
C. blood pressure may be the last measurable factor to change in
shock.
D. the patient's respirations are deep during the early stages of
shock. Correct Answer C. blood pressure may be the last
measurable factor to change in shock
When should nonlifesaving interventions be performed for your
multisystem trauma patient?
,A. En route to the hospital
B. During the primary assessment
C. Prior to transport
D. Immediately after the injuries are discovered Correct Answer
A. En route to the hospital
When treating an 80-year-old patient who is in shock, it is
important to remember that:
A. the older patient's central nervous system usually reacts more
briskly to compensate for shock.
B. medications older patients take for hypertension often cause
an unusually fast heart rate.
C changes in gastric motility may delay gastric emptying which
increases the risk for vomiting.
D. compensation from the respiratory system usually manifests
with increased tidal volume. Correct Answer C. changes in
,gastric motility may delay gastric emptying which increases
the risk for vomiting.
Which of the following injuries would MOST likely cause
obstructive shock?
A. Spinal cord injury
B. Simple pneumothorax
C. Liver laceration
D. Cardiac tamponade Correct Answer D. Cardiac tamponade
Which of the following is the ONLY action that can prevent
eventual death from a tension pneumothorax?
A. Early administration of high-flow oxygen
B. Rapid administration of intravenous fluids
C. Decompression of the injured side of the chest
, D. Positive-pressure ventilation with a bag-valve mask Correct
Answer C. Decompression of the injured side of the chest
You suspect your patient is in shock. You note the patient's skin is
pale. This is likely due to _______.
A. an increased heart rate
B. peripheral vasoconstriction
C peripheral vasodilation
D. hypothermia Correct Answer B. peripheral vasoconstriction
Your patient has a decreased cardiac output and poor myocardial
contractility. This will likely lead to:
A neurogenic shock
B. cardiogenic shock
C hypovolemic shock
