West Coast EMT Final Review Complete Q-Bank Chapters 1 – 40 | Latest Version 2025/2026 / Actual Authentic Exam MCQs and Answers (A+ Guide Solution) 1200+ Q&A

West Coast EMT Final Review Complete Q-Bank Chapters 1 – 40 | Latest Version 2025/2026 / Actual Authentic Exam MCQs and Answers (A+ Guide Solution) 1200+ Q&A Quiz_________________? Which of the following is an example of care that is provided using standing orders? Medical control is contacted by the EMT after a patient with chest pain refuses EMS care. The EMT defibrillates a cardiac arrest patient, begins CPR, and then contacts medical control. A physician gives the EMT an order via radio to administer oral glucose to a diabetic patient. Following an overdose, the EMT contacts the medical director for permission to give activated charcoal. - Answer The EMT defibrillates a cardiac arrest patient, begins CPR, and then contacts medical control. Quiz_________________? Quality control in an EMS system is the ultimate responsibility of the: paramedic. lead EMT. medical director. EMS administrator. - Answer medical director. Quiz_________________? Upon arriving at the scene of a domestic dispute, you hear yelling and the sound of breaking glass from inside the residence. You should: immediately gain access to the patient. carefully enter the house and then call the police. retreat to a safe place until the police arrive. tell the patient to exit the residence so you can provide care. - Answer retreat to a safe place until the police arrive. Quiz_________________? Which of the following is NOT a component of continuous quality improvement (CQI)? Periodic review of run reports Discussion of needs for improvement Negative feedback to those who make mistakes while on a call Remedial training as deemed necessary by the medical director - Answer Negative feedback to those who make mistakes while on a call Quiz_________________? All of the following are responsibilities of the EMS medical director, EXCEPT: evaluating patient insurance information. serving as liaison with the medical community. ensuring that the appropriate standards are met by EMTs. ensuring appropriate EMT education and continuing training. - Answer evaluating patient insurance information. Quiz_________________? Which of the following situations would MOST likely disqualify a person for EMS certification? A misdemeanor at the age of 17 Driving under the influence of alcohol Possessing a valid driver's license from another state A mild hearing impairment that is corrected with hearing aids - Answer Driving under the influence of alcohol Quiz_________________? Which of the following should be the EMT's highest priority? Controlling severe bleeding Maintaining a patient's airway Ensuring patient safety Ensuring personal safety - Answer Ensuring personal safety Quiz_________________? A patient who requires cardiac monitoring in the field would require, at a minimum, which level of EMS provider?. EMR EMT Paramedic AEMT - Answer Paramedic Quiz_________________? Which of the following is a professional responsibility of the EMT? Telling the family of a dying patient that everything will be OK Maintaining only the skills that the EMT feels uncomfortable with Maintaining a professional demeanor even under the most stressful situations Advising an emergency department nurse that patient reports are given only to a physician - Answer Maintaining a professional demeanor even under the most stressful situations Quiz_________________? Emergency patient care occurs in progressive phases. What occurs first? Activation of EMS Initial prehospital care The patient receives definitive care Incident recognition - Answer Incident recognition Quiz_________________? American Heart Association protocols are based on __________. Select one: A. theories ready for field trial B. trends in the EMS community C. evidence-based research D. opinions from a core group of cardiologists - Answer C. Evidence-based research Quiz_________________? As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a patient with chest pain based on: Select one: A. medical director approval. B. the transport time to the hospital. C. the patient's condition. D. an order from a paramedic. - Answer A. Medical director approval