West Coast EMT Block Exam 3 Question
And Answers
\Q\.Brain stem is responsible for controlling what - ANSWERS✔-Controls the most basic
functions of the body including breathing, blood pressure, swallowing, pupil constriction,
balance, heart rate, and consciousness
\Q\.At what point is it appropriate to suction from a patients mouth - ANSWERS✔-It is
appropriate to suction from a patients mouth before ventilating and or inserting an oral airway
\Q\.In regards to generalized seizures the nature of their consciousness should look like -
ANSWERS✔-It should appear as an altered mental status that should improve in a few minutes
\Q\.Status Epilepticus can be defined as - ANSWERS✔-A seizure that consists of an altered level
of consciousness lasting more than 5 to 30 minutes without the return of consciousness
\Q\.Dysarthria - ANSWERS✔-slurred speech
\Q\.dysphasia - ANSWERS✔-impairment in production of speech, loss of language
\Q\.Dysphagia - ANSWERS✔-difficulty swallowing or eating
\Q\.In regards to febrile seizures - ANSWERS✔-they are considered benign but should still be
evaluated
, \Q\.A female patient tells you she suffers from excessive thirst and also tells you she has
diabetes. She then tells you she is also on the anti seizure medication Depacol. How would your
treat the patient? - ANSWERS✔-Assess the patients glucose level and give her oxygen and
monitor her airway as well as her BGL; no recovery position, no water or glucose
\Q\.In regards to the Cincinnati stroke scale after instructing the patient to lift his hands up with
his eyes closed they fall, what should you do next? - ANSWERS✔-repeat the process, ask him to
close their eyes and lift up their arms yourself
\Q\.How do you transport a stroke patient with a paralyzed extremity? - ANSWERS✔-Transport
them paralyzed side down
\Q\.Does the spleen digest? - ANSWERS✔-No; the stomach and pancreas create enzymes to
digest
\Q\.How do the kidneys regulate BP by using sodium? - ANSWERS✔-If the BP is too high, then
the kidneys release sodium; if the BP is too low then the kidneys keep the sodium
\Q\.What wraps around the organs of the abdomen - ANSWERS✔-Visceral peritoneum; known
as the inner layer
\Q\.What does the parietal peritoneum line? - ANSWERS✔-Surrounds the abdomen and pelvis;
known as the outer layer
\Q\.Pain in visceral is describes as - ANSWERS✔-Broad and not easily pinpointed; not local
\Q\.Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) signs and symptoms - ANSWERS✔-consist of burping, pain in the
upper abdomen (can be found below the sternum) and subsides after you eat
And Answers
\Q\.Brain stem is responsible for controlling what - ANSWERS✔-Controls the most basic
functions of the body including breathing, blood pressure, swallowing, pupil constriction,
balance, heart rate, and consciousness
\Q\.At what point is it appropriate to suction from a patients mouth - ANSWERS✔-It is
appropriate to suction from a patients mouth before ventilating and or inserting an oral airway
\Q\.In regards to generalized seizures the nature of their consciousness should look like -
ANSWERS✔-It should appear as an altered mental status that should improve in a few minutes
\Q\.Status Epilepticus can be defined as - ANSWERS✔-A seizure that consists of an altered level
of consciousness lasting more than 5 to 30 minutes without the return of consciousness
\Q\.Dysarthria - ANSWERS✔-slurred speech
\Q\.dysphasia - ANSWERS✔-impairment in production of speech, loss of language
\Q\.Dysphagia - ANSWERS✔-difficulty swallowing or eating
\Q\.In regards to febrile seizures - ANSWERS✔-they are considered benign but should still be
evaluated
, \Q\.A female patient tells you she suffers from excessive thirst and also tells you she has
diabetes. She then tells you she is also on the anti seizure medication Depacol. How would your
treat the patient? - ANSWERS✔-Assess the patients glucose level and give her oxygen and
monitor her airway as well as her BGL; no recovery position, no water or glucose
\Q\.In regards to the Cincinnati stroke scale after instructing the patient to lift his hands up with
his eyes closed they fall, what should you do next? - ANSWERS✔-repeat the process, ask him to
close their eyes and lift up their arms yourself
\Q\.How do you transport a stroke patient with a paralyzed extremity? - ANSWERS✔-Transport
them paralyzed side down
\Q\.Does the spleen digest? - ANSWERS✔-No; the stomach and pancreas create enzymes to
digest
\Q\.How do the kidneys regulate BP by using sodium? - ANSWERS✔-If the BP is too high, then
the kidneys release sodium; if the BP is too low then the kidneys keep the sodium
\Q\.What wraps around the organs of the abdomen - ANSWERS✔-Visceral peritoneum; known
as the inner layer
\Q\.What does the parietal peritoneum line? - ANSWERS✔-Surrounds the abdomen and pelvis;
known as the outer layer
\Q\.Pain in visceral is describes as - ANSWERS✔-Broad and not easily pinpointed; not local
\Q\.Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) signs and symptoms - ANSWERS✔-consist of burping, pain in the
upper abdomen (can be found below the sternum) and subsides after you eat
