WEST COAST EMT BLOCK4 EXAM 2026
ACTUAL WESTCOAST EMT BLOCK EXAM #4
WITH QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
Which of the following processes occurs during the inflammation
phase of the healing process?
Select one:
A. The veins and arteries at the injury site constrict and platelets
aggregate, which stops bleeding and causes a temporary
increase in the size of the wound.
B. The blood vessels in and around the injury site constrict, which
forces bacteria and other microorganisms away, thus preventing
significant infection.
C. The immune system releases histamines, which cause
vasodilation and increased capillary permeability, resulting in local
redness and swelling.
D. White blood cells are forced away from the injury site, thus
allowing an increase in the flow of red blood cells, resulting in
increased blood flow. Correct Answer C. The immune system
releases histamines, which cause vasodilation and increased
capillary permeability, resulting in local redness and swelling
,Which of the following statements regarding crush syndrome is
correct?
Select one:
A. With crush syndrome, massive blood vessel damage occurs
following severe soft-tissue injuries, such as amputation of an
extremity.
B. Tissue damage that occurs in crush syndrome is severe, but
kidney injury is unlikely because toxins are quickly eliminated
from the body.
C. Provided that a patient with a crush injury is freed from
entrapment within 6 hours, the amount of tissue damaged is
generally minimal.
D. Compromised arterial blood flow leads to crush syndrome and
can occur when an area of the body is trapped for longer than 4
hours. Correct Answer D. Compromised arterial blood flow
leads to crush syndrome and can occur when an area of the
body is trapped for longer than 4 hours.
You have applied a dressing and roller-gauze bandage to a
laceration on the arm of a young female. During transport, she
begins to complain of numbness and tingling in her hand. You
should:
Select one:
A. remove the gauze bandage and replace it with an elastic one.
B. carefully manipulate her arm until the symptoms subside.
C. remove the bandage and dressing and apply another one.
,D. assess distal circulation and readjust the bandage as needed.
Correct Answer D. assess distal circulation and readjust the
bandage as needed.
A 30-year-old female presents with redness, inflammation, and
pain to her left eye. During your assessment, you note that she is
having difficulty keeping her eyes open. You should suspect that
she is experiencing:
Select one:
A. acute retinitis.
B. a detached retina.
C. conjunctivitis.
D. a corneal abrasion. Correct Answer C. conjunctivitis.
A 4-year-old female has a peanut lodged in the external auditory
canal of her right ear. You should:
Select one:
A. thoroughly flush her ear with sterile saline.
B. use tweezers to try to remove the object.
C. remove the peanut with a cotton-tipped swab.
D. transport her to the emergency department. Correct Answer D.
transport her to the emergency department.
, A 52-year-old unrestrained female struck the steering wheel with
her face when her truck collided with another vehicle. She has
obvious swelling to her face and several dislodged teeth. A visual
exam of her mouth reveals minimal bleeding. She is conscious
and alert with a blood pressure of 130/80 mm Hg, a pulse of 110
beats/min, and respirations of 22 breaths/min with adequate tidal
volume. You should:
Select one:
A. assist ventilations with a BVM device, immobilize her spine,
suction her oropharynx for 30 seconds, and transport.
B. apply oxygen via a nonrebreathing mask, suction her airway as
needed, disregard the dislodged teeth, and transport.
C. fully immobilize her spine, attempt to locate the dislodged
teeth, suction as needed, and transport.
D. fully immobilize her spine, irrigate her empty tooth sockets,
attempt to locate the dislodged teeth, and transport. Correct
Answer C. fully immobilize her spine, attempt to locate the
dislodged teeth, suction as needed, and transport.
A 6-year-old female was riding her bicycle and struck a clothesline
with her throat. She is breathing, but with obvious difficulty. Your
assessment reveals a crackling sensation in the soft tissues of
her neck and facial cyanosis. In addition to the appropriate airway
management, the intervention that will MOST likely improve her
chance of survival is:
Select one:
A. requesting a paramedic ambulance.
ACTUAL WESTCOAST EMT BLOCK EXAM #4
WITH QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
Which of the following processes occurs during the inflammation
phase of the healing process?
Select one:
A. The veins and arteries at the injury site constrict and platelets
aggregate, which stops bleeding and causes a temporary
increase in the size of the wound.
B. The blood vessels in and around the injury site constrict, which
forces bacteria and other microorganisms away, thus preventing
significant infection.
C. The immune system releases histamines, which cause
vasodilation and increased capillary permeability, resulting in local
redness and swelling.
D. White blood cells are forced away from the injury site, thus
allowing an increase in the flow of red blood cells, resulting in
increased blood flow. Correct Answer C. The immune system
releases histamines, which cause vasodilation and increased
capillary permeability, resulting in local redness and swelling
,Which of the following statements regarding crush syndrome is
correct?
Select one:
A. With crush syndrome, massive blood vessel damage occurs
following severe soft-tissue injuries, such as amputation of an
extremity.
B. Tissue damage that occurs in crush syndrome is severe, but
kidney injury is unlikely because toxins are quickly eliminated
from the body.
C. Provided that a patient with a crush injury is freed from
entrapment within 6 hours, the amount of tissue damaged is
generally minimal.
D. Compromised arterial blood flow leads to crush syndrome and
can occur when an area of the body is trapped for longer than 4
hours. Correct Answer D. Compromised arterial blood flow
leads to crush syndrome and can occur when an area of the
body is trapped for longer than 4 hours.
You have applied a dressing and roller-gauze bandage to a
laceration on the arm of a young female. During transport, she
begins to complain of numbness and tingling in her hand. You
should:
Select one:
A. remove the gauze bandage and replace it with an elastic one.
B. carefully manipulate her arm until the symptoms subside.
C. remove the bandage and dressing and apply another one.
,D. assess distal circulation and readjust the bandage as needed.
Correct Answer D. assess distal circulation and readjust the
bandage as needed.
A 30-year-old female presents with redness, inflammation, and
pain to her left eye. During your assessment, you note that she is
having difficulty keeping her eyes open. You should suspect that
she is experiencing:
Select one:
A. acute retinitis.
B. a detached retina.
C. conjunctivitis.
D. a corneal abrasion. Correct Answer C. conjunctivitis.
A 4-year-old female has a peanut lodged in the external auditory
canal of her right ear. You should:
Select one:
A. thoroughly flush her ear with sterile saline.
B. use tweezers to try to remove the object.
C. remove the peanut with a cotton-tipped swab.
D. transport her to the emergency department. Correct Answer D.
transport her to the emergency department.
, A 52-year-old unrestrained female struck the steering wheel with
her face when her truck collided with another vehicle. She has
obvious swelling to her face and several dislodged teeth. A visual
exam of her mouth reveals minimal bleeding. She is conscious
and alert with a blood pressure of 130/80 mm Hg, a pulse of 110
beats/min, and respirations of 22 breaths/min with adequate tidal
volume. You should:
Select one:
A. assist ventilations with a BVM device, immobilize her spine,
suction her oropharynx for 30 seconds, and transport.
B. apply oxygen via a nonrebreathing mask, suction her airway as
needed, disregard the dislodged teeth, and transport.
C. fully immobilize her spine, attempt to locate the dislodged
teeth, suction as needed, and transport.
D. fully immobilize her spine, irrigate her empty tooth sockets,
attempt to locate the dislodged teeth, and transport. Correct
Answer C. fully immobilize her spine, attempt to locate the
dislodged teeth, suction as needed, and transport.
A 6-year-old female was riding her bicycle and struck a clothesline
with her throat. She is breathing, but with obvious difficulty. Your
assessment reveals a crackling sensation in the soft tissues of
her neck and facial cyanosis. In addition to the appropriate airway
management, the intervention that will MOST likely improve her
chance of survival is:
Select one:
A. requesting a paramedic ambulance.
