West Coast EMT Final Study Guide
Questions With Correct Solutions
2025\2026 A+ Grade
What makes up the axial skeleton?
- accurate answers-skull, vertebral column, thoracic cage
what is the epiglottis?
- accurate answers-a flap that flips down to cover the entry to the trachea
during swallowing
what is croup?
- accurate answers-acute VIRAL inflammatory disease of larynx, primarily
w/in the subglottic space
-6 months to 6 years
what is a pulmonary embolism?
- accurate answers-A condition in which one or more arteries in the lungs
become blocked by a blood clot.
what is an aneurysm?
- accurate answers-an excessive localized enlargement of an artery caused by
a weakening of the artery wall.
what is a thrombus?
- accurate answers-stationary blood clot
what is an embolism?
- accurate answers-A piece of a blood clot that enters the bloodstream
What is subcutaneous emphysema?
- accurate answers-a characteristic crackling sensation felt on palpation of the
skin, caused by the presence of air in the soft tissue
-may feel like rice crispy treats
,what is hemoptysis?
- accurate answers-Coughing up blood; blood in sputum generally from the
lungs.
what is hematuria?
- accurate answers-presence of blood in the urine
What is hematemesis?
- accurate answers-vomiting blood
What is capnography?
- accurate answers-A noninvasive technique to alert you to hypoventilation
even when your patient's pulse ox reading are fine. Carbon dioxide is the most
significant factor in monitoring ventilation. Capnography measures the CO2 in
every breath to monitor air exchange in the patient's alveoli.
Trendelenburg position
- accurate answers-A position in which the patient's feet and legs are higher
than the head
What is CPAP? Why is it used?
- accurate answers-continuous positive airway pressure; used to deliver
pressure to the airways to keep the airway open while the individual sleeps
small-volume nebulizer
- accurate answers-a device that uses compressed air or oxygen to nebulize a
liquid medication into a mist that a patient can inhale
How to care for a patient who has been sexually assaulted:
- accurate answers-Have female be treated by female EMT
- First component is medical treatment.
- Second is psychologic care of the patient - don't cross-examine patient or
attempt to obtain info
- Don't tamper any evidence. Put evidence in paper bags, not plastic.
, types of consent: expressed
- accurate answers-Patient verbally or otherwise acknowledges that he/she
wants you to provide care or transport. May be nonverbal.
informed consent - you explained the nature of treatment being offered, along
with potential risks, benefits, and alternatives to treatment, as well as
consequences of refusing treatment.
types of consent: implied
- accurate answers-Legal principle that allows treatment under
circumstances, such as intoxication, mentally impaired, or suffering from
certain conditions such as head injury.
- applies only when a serious medical condition exists and should never be
used unless there is a threat to life or limb
types of consent: involuntary
- accurate answers-Applies when a person is mentally ill, developmentally
delayed, or who is in a behavioral (psychological) crisis. Someone makes the
decision on their behalf (legally responsible).
types of consent: minors
- accurate answers-- When a parent cannot be reached to provide consent,
health care providers are allowed to give emergency care to a child.
- If a minor is injured and requires medical treatment in a school or camp
setting, teachers and officials may act in loco parentis, meaning in position of
parent.
emancipated minors:
- accurate answers-People who, despite being under the legal age in a given
state, can be legally treated as adults based on certain circumstances, such as
being married, members of armed services, or if they are parents.
Bradycardia
- accurate answers-A slow heart rate.
-less than 60 beats/min for adults and children (older than 10)
Questions With Correct Solutions
2025\2026 A+ Grade
What makes up the axial skeleton?
- accurate answers-skull, vertebral column, thoracic cage
what is the epiglottis?
- accurate answers-a flap that flips down to cover the entry to the trachea
during swallowing
what is croup?
- accurate answers-acute VIRAL inflammatory disease of larynx, primarily
w/in the subglottic space
-6 months to 6 years
what is a pulmonary embolism?
- accurate answers-A condition in which one or more arteries in the lungs
become blocked by a blood clot.
what is an aneurysm?
- accurate answers-an excessive localized enlargement of an artery caused by
a weakening of the artery wall.
what is a thrombus?
- accurate answers-stationary blood clot
what is an embolism?
- accurate answers-A piece of a blood clot that enters the bloodstream
What is subcutaneous emphysema?
- accurate answers-a characteristic crackling sensation felt on palpation of the
skin, caused by the presence of air in the soft tissue
-may feel like rice crispy treats
,what is hemoptysis?
- accurate answers-Coughing up blood; blood in sputum generally from the
lungs.
what is hematuria?
- accurate answers-presence of blood in the urine
What is hematemesis?
- accurate answers-vomiting blood
What is capnography?
- accurate answers-A noninvasive technique to alert you to hypoventilation
even when your patient's pulse ox reading are fine. Carbon dioxide is the most
significant factor in monitoring ventilation. Capnography measures the CO2 in
every breath to monitor air exchange in the patient's alveoli.
Trendelenburg position
- accurate answers-A position in which the patient's feet and legs are higher
than the head
What is CPAP? Why is it used?
- accurate answers-continuous positive airway pressure; used to deliver
pressure to the airways to keep the airway open while the individual sleeps
small-volume nebulizer
- accurate answers-a device that uses compressed air or oxygen to nebulize a
liquid medication into a mist that a patient can inhale
How to care for a patient who has been sexually assaulted:
- accurate answers-Have female be treated by female EMT
- First component is medical treatment.
- Second is psychologic care of the patient - don't cross-examine patient or
attempt to obtain info
- Don't tamper any evidence. Put evidence in paper bags, not plastic.
, types of consent: expressed
- accurate answers-Patient verbally or otherwise acknowledges that he/she
wants you to provide care or transport. May be nonverbal.
informed consent - you explained the nature of treatment being offered, along
with potential risks, benefits, and alternatives to treatment, as well as
consequences of refusing treatment.
types of consent: implied
- accurate answers-Legal principle that allows treatment under
circumstances, such as intoxication, mentally impaired, or suffering from
certain conditions such as head injury.
- applies only when a serious medical condition exists and should never be
used unless there is a threat to life or limb
types of consent: involuntary
- accurate answers-Applies when a person is mentally ill, developmentally
delayed, or who is in a behavioral (psychological) crisis. Someone makes the
decision on their behalf (legally responsible).
types of consent: minors
- accurate answers-- When a parent cannot be reached to provide consent,
health care providers are allowed to give emergency care to a child.
- If a minor is injured and requires medical treatment in a school or camp
setting, teachers and officials may act in loco parentis, meaning in position of
parent.
emancipated minors:
- accurate answers-People who, despite being under the legal age in a given
state, can be legally treated as adults based on certain circumstances, such as
being married, members of armed services, or if they are parents.
Bradycardia
- accurate answers-A slow heart rate.
-less than 60 beats/min for adults and children (older than 10)
