West Coast EMT Block Exam #1 / West Coast EMT
Block Exam #1 Questions and Answers West Coast
EMT Block Exam # VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Which of the following statements regarding the NREMT is correct?
Select one:
A. The NREMT is a governmental agency that certifies EMTs.
B. EMS training standards are regulated by the NREMT.
C. The NREMT is the exclusive certifying body for EMTs.
D. The NREMT provides a national standard for EMS testing. - D. The NREMT provides
a national standard for EMS testing
You are caring for a driver who struck a light pole. She admits to drinking alcohol but
orders you not to tell anyone. You should report the information to .
Select one:
a. the state motor vehicle department
b. your medical director
c. the receiving nurse or doctor
d. law enforcement personnel - c. the receiving nurse or doctor
You are encouraging a patient to go to the hospital by ambulance. You know that a
transport will keep you on duty several hours after your regular quitting time. This is an
example of .
Select one:
A. abuse of authority
B. scope of practice
C. undue hardship
D. patient advocacy - D. patient advocacy
After assessing a patient's blood glucose level, you accidentally stick yourself with the
contaminated lancet. You should:
Select one:
A. get immunized against hepatitis as soon as possible.
B. report the incident to your supervisor after the call.
C. discontinue patient care and seek medical attention.
D. immerse your wound in an alcohol-based solution. - B. report the incident to your
supervisor after the call.
At the scene of an automobile crash, a utility pole has been broken and power lines are
lying across the car. The patients inside the car are conscious. You should:
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,Select one:
A. mark off a danger zone around the downed lines.
B. proceed with normal extrication procedures.
C. advise the patients to carefully get out of the car.
D. remove the lines with a nonconductive object. - A. mark off a danger zone around the
downed lines.
Common factors that influence how a patient reacts to the stress of an illness or injury
include all of the following, EXCEPT:
Select one:
A. mental disorders.
B. fear of medical personnel.
C. history of chronic disease.
D. assessment by the EMT. - D. assessment by the EMT.
General adaptation syndrome is characterized by which of the following phases?
Select one:
A. Delayed reaction, alarm response, and physical recovery
B. Immediate reaction, psychological exhaustion, and recovery
C. Alarm response, reaction and resistance, and recovery
D. Reaction and resistance, euphoria, and physical exhaustion - C. Alarm response,
reaction and resistance, and recovery
Gloves, a mask, eye protection, and a face shield should be used:
Select one:
A. whenever you touch nonintact skin.
B. during routine cleaning of the ambulance.
C. while handling needles or other sharps.
D. when performing endotracheal intubation. - D. when performing endotracheal
intubation.
Quid pro quo, a type of sexual harassment, occurs when the harasser:
Select one:
A. touches another person without his or her consent.
B. stares at certain parts of another person's anatomy.
C. requests sexual favors in exchange for something else.
D. makes rude remarks about a person's body parts. - C. requests sexual favors in
exchange for something else.
The EMT's first priority is .
Select one:
A. personal safety
B. rapid response
C. treatment and transport
D. empathy for all patients - A. personal safety
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,The MOST serious consequence of drug or alcohol abuse among EMS personnel is:
Select one:
A. punitive action and the loss of a job.
B. low morale and frequently missed shifts.
C. substandard or inappropriate patient care.
D. tension among coworkers and supervisors. - C. substandard or inappropriate patient
care.
The simplest, yet most effective method of preventing the spread of an infectious
disease is to:
Select one:
A. wash your hands in between patient contacts.
B. undergo an annual physical examination.
C. ensure that your immunizations are up-to-date.
D. undergo annual testing for tuberculosis and hepatitis. - A. wash your hands in
between patient contacts.
Upon arriving at the scene of a motor vehicle crash, you note that two small cars
collided head-on; the occupants are still in their vehicles. The fire department is in the
process of stabilizing the vehicles and law enforcement personnel are directing traffic.
After parking the ambulance at a safe distance, you and your partner should:
Select one:
A. put on high-visibility safety vests.
B. assist with vehicle stabilization.
C. quickly begin the triage process.
D. report to the incident commander. - A. put on high-visibility safety vests.
American Heart Association protocols are based on .
Select one:
A. theories ready for field trial
B. trends in the EMS community
C. opinions from a core group of cardiologists
D. evidence-based research - D. evidence-based research
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 patient's condition.
C. an order from a paramedic.
D. the transport time to the hospital. - A. medical director approval.
National guidelines for EMS care are intended to .
Select one:
A. reduce expenses at the local and state levels
B. unify EMS providers under a single medical director
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, C. facilitate a national EMS labor group
D. provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States - D. provide
more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States
Online medical control requires .
Select one:
A. the presence of an advanced-level provider
B. written protocols approved by medical control
C. a physician's presence on the scene of the call
D. phone or radio contact with the medical director - D. phone or radio contact with the
medical director
Prehospital patient care decisions should be based on .
Select one:
A. the experiences of EMTs
B. the opinions of physicians
C. an EMS agency's fiscal resources
D. EMS research - D. EMS research
The ability to handle multiple tasks based on their priority is called .
Select one:
A. patient empathy
B. patient advocacy
C. integrity
D. time management - D. time management
The ability to take appropriate action with little direction is known as .
Select one:
A. self-motivation
B. diplomacy
C. time management
D. self-confidence - A. self-motivation
The ability to understand others and have them understand you is known as
.
Select one:
A. self-confidence
B. teamwork and diplomacy
C. communication
D. scene leadership - C. communication
The determination that prompt surgical care in the hospital is more important than
performing time-consuming procedures in the field on a major trauma patient is based
MOSTLY on:
Select one:
A. the lead EMT's decision.
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Block Exam #1 Questions and Answers West Coast
EMT Block Exam # VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Which of the following statements regarding the NREMT is correct?
Select one:
A. The NREMT is a governmental agency that certifies EMTs.
B. EMS training standards are regulated by the NREMT.
C. The NREMT is the exclusive certifying body for EMTs.
D. The NREMT provides a national standard for EMS testing. - D. The NREMT provides
a national standard for EMS testing
You are caring for a driver who struck a light pole. She admits to drinking alcohol but
orders you not to tell anyone. You should report the information to .
Select one:
a. the state motor vehicle department
b. your medical director
c. the receiving nurse or doctor
d. law enforcement personnel - c. the receiving nurse or doctor
You are encouraging a patient to go to the hospital by ambulance. You know that a
transport will keep you on duty several hours after your regular quitting time. This is an
example of .
Select one:
A. abuse of authority
B. scope of practice
C. undue hardship
D. patient advocacy - D. patient advocacy
After assessing a patient's blood glucose level, you accidentally stick yourself with the
contaminated lancet. You should:
Select one:
A. get immunized against hepatitis as soon as possible.
B. report the incident to your supervisor after the call.
C. discontinue patient care and seek medical attention.
D. immerse your wound in an alcohol-based solution. - B. report the incident to your
supervisor after the call.
At the scene of an automobile crash, a utility pole has been broken and power lines are
lying across the car. The patients inside the car are conscious. You should:
Page 1 of 42
,Select one:
A. mark off a danger zone around the downed lines.
B. proceed with normal extrication procedures.
C. advise the patients to carefully get out of the car.
D. remove the lines with a nonconductive object. - A. mark off a danger zone around the
downed lines.
Common factors that influence how a patient reacts to the stress of an illness or injury
include all of the following, EXCEPT:
Select one:
A. mental disorders.
B. fear of medical personnel.
C. history of chronic disease.
D. assessment by the EMT. - D. assessment by the EMT.
General adaptation syndrome is characterized by which of the following phases?
Select one:
A. Delayed reaction, alarm response, and physical recovery
B. Immediate reaction, psychological exhaustion, and recovery
C. Alarm response, reaction and resistance, and recovery
D. Reaction and resistance, euphoria, and physical exhaustion - C. Alarm response,
reaction and resistance, and recovery
Gloves, a mask, eye protection, and a face shield should be used:
Select one:
A. whenever you touch nonintact skin.
B. during routine cleaning of the ambulance.
C. while handling needles or other sharps.
D. when performing endotracheal intubation. - D. when performing endotracheal
intubation.
Quid pro quo, a type of sexual harassment, occurs when the harasser:
Select one:
A. touches another person without his or her consent.
B. stares at certain parts of another person's anatomy.
C. requests sexual favors in exchange for something else.
D. makes rude remarks about a person's body parts. - C. requests sexual favors in
exchange for something else.
The EMT's first priority is .
Select one:
A. personal safety
B. rapid response
C. treatment and transport
D. empathy for all patients - A. personal safety
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,The MOST serious consequence of drug or alcohol abuse among EMS personnel is:
Select one:
A. punitive action and the loss of a job.
B. low morale and frequently missed shifts.
C. substandard or inappropriate patient care.
D. tension among coworkers and supervisors. - C. substandard or inappropriate patient
care.
The simplest, yet most effective method of preventing the spread of an infectious
disease is to:
Select one:
A. wash your hands in between patient contacts.
B. undergo an annual physical examination.
C. ensure that your immunizations are up-to-date.
D. undergo annual testing for tuberculosis and hepatitis. - A. wash your hands in
between patient contacts.
Upon arriving at the scene of a motor vehicle crash, you note that two small cars
collided head-on; the occupants are still in their vehicles. The fire department is in the
process of stabilizing the vehicles and law enforcement personnel are directing traffic.
After parking the ambulance at a safe distance, you and your partner should:
Select one:
A. put on high-visibility safety vests.
B. assist with vehicle stabilization.
C. quickly begin the triage process.
D. report to the incident commander. - A. put on high-visibility safety vests.
American Heart Association protocols are based on .
Select one:
A. theories ready for field trial
B. trends in the EMS community
C. opinions from a core group of cardiologists
D. evidence-based research - D. evidence-based research
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 patient's condition.
C. an order from a paramedic.
D. the transport time to the hospital. - A. medical director approval.
National guidelines for EMS care are intended to .
Select one:
A. reduce expenses at the local and state levels
B. unify EMS providers under a single medical director
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, C. facilitate a national EMS labor group
D. provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States - D. provide
more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States
Online medical control requires .
Select one:
A. the presence of an advanced-level provider
B. written protocols approved by medical control
C. a physician's presence on the scene of the call
D. phone or radio contact with the medical director - D. phone or radio contact with the
medical director
Prehospital patient care decisions should be based on .
Select one:
A. the experiences of EMTs
B. the opinions of physicians
C. an EMS agency's fiscal resources
D. EMS research - D. EMS research
The ability to handle multiple tasks based on their priority is called .
Select one:
A. patient empathy
B. patient advocacy
C. integrity
D. time management - D. time management
The ability to take appropriate action with little direction is known as .
Select one:
A. self-motivation
B. diplomacy
C. time management
D. self-confidence - A. self-motivation
The ability to understand others and have them understand you is known as
.
Select one:
A. self-confidence
B. teamwork and diplomacy
C. communication
D. scene leadership - C. communication
The determination that prompt surgical care in the hospital is more important than
performing time-consuming procedures in the field on a major trauma patient is based
MOSTLY on:
Select one:
A. the lead EMT's decision.
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