West Coast EMT Block Exam 2 (Latest Version) – 200 Practice Questions and Answers

WEST COAST EMT BLOCK EXAM 2 (2
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A 60-year-old man is found to be unresponsive, pulseless, and apneic. You should:

Select one:

A. start CPR and transport immediately.

B. begin CPR until an AED is available.

C. withhold CPR until he is defibrillated.

D. determine if he has a valid living will. Correct Answer - B. begin CPR until an AED is

available.



Basic life support (BLS) is defined as:

Select one:

A. basic lifesaving treatment that is performed by bystanders while EMS providers are en

route to the scene of an emergency.

B. noninvasive emergency care that is used to treat conditions such as airway obstruction,

respiratory arrest, and cardiac arrest.

C. invasive emergency medical interventions such as intravenous therapy, manual

defibrillation, and advanced airway management.

D. any form of emergency medical treatment that is performed by advanced EMTs,

paramedics, physicians, and emergency nurses. Correct Answer - B. noninvasive

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emergency care that is used to treat conditions such as airway obstruction, respiratory

arrest, and cardiac arrest.



Between each chest compression, you should _ .

Select one:

A. check for a pulse

B. allow full chest recoil

C. administer a breath

D. remove your hands from the chest Correct Answer - B. allow full chest recoil



Complications associated with chest compressions include all of the following, EXCEPT:

Select one:

A. a fractured sternum.

B. gastric distention.

C. rib fractures.

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D. liver laceration. Correct Answer - B. gastric distention.



CPR is in progress on a pregnant woman. Shortly after manually displacing her uterus to

the left, return of spontaneous circulation occurs. Which of the following would MOST

likely explain this?

Select one:

A. Displacement of her uterus caused blood to flow backward, which increased blood flow

to her heart.

B. Increased blood flow to her heart caused her ventricles to stop fibrillating, which

restored her pulse.

C. Displacement of her uterus allowed her lungs to expand more fully, which restored her

pulse.

D. Pressure was relieved from her aorta and vena cava, which improved chest compression

effectiveness. Correct Answer - D. Pressure was relieved from her aorta and vena cava,

which improved chest compression effectiveness.



CPR retraining is the MOST effective when it:

Select one:

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A. occurs every 24 months.

B. is delivered by computer.

C. involves hands-on practice.

D. is self-paced and brief. Correct Answer - C. involves hands-on practice.



CPR should be initiated when:

Select one:

A. rigor mortis is obvious.

B. signs of putrefaction are present.

C. the carotid pulse is very weak.

D. a valid living will is unavailable. Correct Answer - D. a valid living will is unavailable.



CPR will NOT be effective if the patient is:

Select one:

A. supine.

B. prone.

C. horizontal.

D. on a firm surface. Correct Answer - B. prone.