WEST COAST EMT BLOCK 1 EXAM WITH
VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS||
ALREADY GRADED A+ || GUARANTEED PASS ||
LATEST VERSION 2025
Characteristics of a safe ambulance operator include:
Select one:
A. an offensive attitude about driving during an emergency call.
B. realizing that lights and siren will be effective traffic tools.
C. a positive attitude about the ability to tolerate other drivers.
D. the ability to operate an ambulance at a high rate of speed. - ANSWER-C. a
positive attitude about the ability to tolerate other drivers.
Common safety equipment carried on the ambulance includes all of the
following, except:
Select one:
A. face shields.
B. hazardous materials gear.
C. turnout gear.
D. safety goggles. - ANSWER-B. hazardous materials gear.
Delivering a patient to the hospital involves all of the following activities,
except:
Select one:
A. giving a verbal report to the triage clerk.
,B. informing the dispatcher of your arrival.
C. completing a detailed written report.
D. restocking any disposable items you used. - ANSWER-A. giving a verbal
report to the triage clerk.
During the transport phase of an ambulance call, it is most important to:
Select one:
A. complete the run form before arrival at the hospital.
B. converse with the patient and provide reassurance.
C. reassess unstable patients at least every 15 minutes.
D. reassess the patient only if he or she deteriorates. - ANSWER-B. converse
with the patient and provide reassurance.
Hydroplaning of the ambulance on wet roads would most likely occur at speeds
of greater than ____ mph.
Select one:
A. 20
В. 10
C. 30
D. 15 - ANSWER-C. 30
The reasons for rescue failure can be recalled by the mnemonic FAILURE.
According to this mnemonic, the "U" stands for:
Select one:
A. underestimating the logistics of the incident.
B. undertrained to correctly utilize equipment.
C. underutilizing personnel at the scene.
,D. unprepared to effectively manage the scene. - ANSWER-A. underestimating
the logistics of the incident.
When carrying a patient up or down stairs, you should avoid:
Select one:
A. using a wheeled stretcher whenever possible.
B. the use of more than two EMTs.
C. the use of a long backboard or scoop stretcher.
D. flexing your body at the knees. - ANSWER-A. using a wheeled stretcher
whenever possible.
When the shoulder girdle is aligned over the pelvis during lifting:
Select one:
A. the hands can be held further apart from the body.
B. the weight is exerted straight down the vertebrae.
C. the risk of back injuries is significantly increased.
D. the muscles of the back experience increased strain - ANSWER-B. the
weight is exerted straight down the vertebrae.
When using a body drag to pull a patient who is on the ground, you should:
Select one:
A. bend your back laterally to maximize your amount of pulling power.
B. avoid situations involving strenuous effort lasting more than five minutes.
C. kneel to minimize the distance that you will have to lean over.
D. extend your elbows as far beyond your anterior torso as possible. -
ANSWER-C. kneel to minimize the distance that you will have to lean over.
Which is the most appropriate method to use when moving a patient from his or
her bed to a wheeled stretcher?
, Select one:
A. Log roll
B. Direct carry
C. Extremity carry
D. Draw sheet method - ANSWER-D. Draw sheet method
Which of the following most accurately describes the correct position of the
EMTs who are executing the diamond carry technique?
Select one:
A. Two at the head, two at the feet, and a fifth EMT balancing the torso
B. Two at the head, one at the feet, and one on the left side of the patient's torso
C. One at the head, one at the feet, and one on each side of the patient's torso
D. One at the head, two at the feet, and a fourth EMT balancing the torso -
ANSWER-C. One at the head, one at the feet, and one on each side of the
patient's torso
Which of the following situations would require an urgent patient move?
Select one:
A. Stable patient who is blocking access to a critically injured patient
B. Conscious patient with abrasions and a possibly fractured humerus
C. Imminent risk of a fire or explosion in or near the patient's vehicle
D. Semiconscious patient with shallow respirations and signs of shock -
ANSWER-D. Semiconscious patient with shallow respirations and signs of
shock
Which of the following statements regarding patient weight distribution is
correct?
Select one:
A. Most of the patient's weight rests on the foot end of the stretcher.
VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS||
ALREADY GRADED A+ || GUARANTEED PASS ||
LATEST VERSION 2025
Characteristics of a safe ambulance operator include:
Select one:
A. an offensive attitude about driving during an emergency call.
B. realizing that lights and siren will be effective traffic tools.
C. a positive attitude about the ability to tolerate other drivers.
D. the ability to operate an ambulance at a high rate of speed. - ANSWER-C. a
positive attitude about the ability to tolerate other drivers.
Common safety equipment carried on the ambulance includes all of the
following, except:
Select one:
A. face shields.
B. hazardous materials gear.
C. turnout gear.
D. safety goggles. - ANSWER-B. hazardous materials gear.
Delivering a patient to the hospital involves all of the following activities,
except:
Select one:
A. giving a verbal report to the triage clerk.
,B. informing the dispatcher of your arrival.
C. completing a detailed written report.
D. restocking any disposable items you used. - ANSWER-A. giving a verbal
report to the triage clerk.
During the transport phase of an ambulance call, it is most important to:
Select one:
A. complete the run form before arrival at the hospital.
B. converse with the patient and provide reassurance.
C. reassess unstable patients at least every 15 minutes.
D. reassess the patient only if he or she deteriorates. - ANSWER-B. converse
with the patient and provide reassurance.
Hydroplaning of the ambulance on wet roads would most likely occur at speeds
of greater than ____ mph.
Select one:
A. 20
В. 10
C. 30
D. 15 - ANSWER-C. 30
The reasons for rescue failure can be recalled by the mnemonic FAILURE.
According to this mnemonic, the "U" stands for:
Select one:
A. underestimating the logistics of the incident.
B. undertrained to correctly utilize equipment.
C. underutilizing personnel at the scene.
,D. unprepared to effectively manage the scene. - ANSWER-A. underestimating
the logistics of the incident.
When carrying a patient up or down stairs, you should avoid:
Select one:
A. using a wheeled stretcher whenever possible.
B. the use of more than two EMTs.
C. the use of a long backboard or scoop stretcher.
D. flexing your body at the knees. - ANSWER-A. using a wheeled stretcher
whenever possible.
When the shoulder girdle is aligned over the pelvis during lifting:
Select one:
A. the hands can be held further apart from the body.
B. the weight is exerted straight down the vertebrae.
C. the risk of back injuries is significantly increased.
D. the muscles of the back experience increased strain - ANSWER-B. the
weight is exerted straight down the vertebrae.
When using a body drag to pull a patient who is on the ground, you should:
Select one:
A. bend your back laterally to maximize your amount of pulling power.
B. avoid situations involving strenuous effort lasting more than five minutes.
C. kneel to minimize the distance that you will have to lean over.
D. extend your elbows as far beyond your anterior torso as possible. -
ANSWER-C. kneel to minimize the distance that you will have to lean over.
Which is the most appropriate method to use when moving a patient from his or
her bed to a wheeled stretcher?
, Select one:
A. Log roll
B. Direct carry
C. Extremity carry
D. Draw sheet method - ANSWER-D. Draw sheet method
Which of the following most accurately describes the correct position of the
EMTs who are executing the diamond carry technique?
Select one:
A. Two at the head, two at the feet, and a fifth EMT balancing the torso
B. Two at the head, one at the feet, and one on the left side of the patient's torso
C. One at the head, one at the feet, and one on each side of the patient's torso
D. One at the head, two at the feet, and a fourth EMT balancing the torso -
ANSWER-C. One at the head, one at the feet, and one on each side of the
patient's torso
Which of the following situations would require an urgent patient move?
Select one:
A. Stable patient who is blocking access to a critically injured patient
B. Conscious patient with abrasions and a possibly fractured humerus
C. Imminent risk of a fire or explosion in or near the patient's vehicle
D. Semiconscious patient with shallow respirations and signs of shock -
ANSWER-D. Semiconscious patient with shallow respirations and signs of
shock
Which of the following statements regarding patient weight distribution is
correct?
Select one:
A. Most of the patient's weight rests on the foot end of the stretcher.
