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WESTCOAST EMT EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
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A condition in which a person experiences a loss of appetite is
called:
a) ileus.
b) colic.
c) emesis.
d) Anorexia. .....answer.....anorexia
The medical term for inflammation of the urinary bladder is:
a) cystitis.
b) nephritis.
c) Cholecystitis.
d) Diverticulitis .....answer.....cystitis
If a hernia is incarcerated and the contents are so greatly
compressed that circulation is compromised, the hernia is said to
be:
a) reducible.
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b) ruptured.
c) strangulated.
d) Congenital. .....answer.....strangulated
A 70-year-old man presents with an acute onset of severe, tearing
abdominal pain that radiates to his back. His BP is 88/66 mm Hg,
pulse rate is 120 beats/min, and respirations are 26 breaths/min.
Treatment for this patient should include:
A. rapid transport to the hospital.
B. firm palpation of the abdomen.
C. placing him in a sitting position.
D. oxygen at 4 L/min via nasal cannula. .....answer.....rapid
transport to the hospital.
Severe, tearing abdominal pain that radiates to the back is typical
of an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA); it commonly occurs in
older patients—especially those with hypertension. Treatment
includes high-flow oxygen and rapid transport. If the patient has
signs of shock, place him or her supine. Do not vigorously palpate
the patient's abdomen; doing so may cause the aneurysm to
rupture
In which position do most patients with acute abdominal pain
prefer to be transported?
a) Sitting, with their head elevated 45°
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b) Supine, with their legs elevated 12 inches
c) On their side, with their knees flexed
d) Fowler's position, with their legs straight .....answer.....On their
side, with their knees flexed
Solid abdominal organs include the:
A. stomach and small intestine.
B. spleen, kidneys, and pancreas.
C. gallbladder and large intestine.
D. urinary bladder, colon, and ureters .....answer.....spleen, kidneys,
and pancreas.
Which of the following organs would MOST likely bleed profusely
if injured?
A. liver
B. stomach
C. appendix
D. gallbladder .....answer.....liver
Which of the following organs lies in the retroperitoneal space?
A. liver
B. spleen
C. pancreas
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D. gallbladder .....answer.....pancreas
The __________ lies in the retroperitoneal space.
a) liver
b) pancreas
c) stomach
d) small intestine .....answer.....pancreas
The pancreas, kidneys, and ovaries lie in the retroperitoneal
space, which is behind the peritoneum, and are often the
cause of acute abdominal pain. The liver, stomach, and small
intestine are all found within the true (anterior) abdomen.
Which of the following is NOT a solid organ?
a) Liver
b) Kidney
c) Spleen
d) Gallbladder .....answer.....gallbladder
The gallbladder is a hollow organ that concentrates and stores bile,
which is produced by the liver. Other hollow organs include the
stomach and intestines. The liver, spleen, and kidney are all solid
organs.
A 34-year-old woman with a recent history of pelvic inflammatory
disease presents with acute severe abdominal pain. Her abdomen is
WESTCOAST EMT EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS|ACCURATE ACTUAL EXAM WITH FREQUENTLY
TESTED QUESTIONS AND STUDY GUIDE|700+
QUESTIONS|ALREADY GRADED A+|GUARANTEED
PASS|LATEST UPDATE 2025
A condition in which a person experiences a loss of appetite is
called:
a) ileus.
b) colic.
c) emesis.
d) Anorexia. .....answer.....anorexia
The medical term for inflammation of the urinary bladder is:
a) cystitis.
b) nephritis.
c) Cholecystitis.
d) Diverticulitis .....answer.....cystitis
If a hernia is incarcerated and the contents are so greatly
compressed that circulation is compromised, the hernia is said to
be:
a) reducible.
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b) ruptured.
c) strangulated.
d) Congenital. .....answer.....strangulated
A 70-year-old man presents with an acute onset of severe, tearing
abdominal pain that radiates to his back. His BP is 88/66 mm Hg,
pulse rate is 120 beats/min, and respirations are 26 breaths/min.
Treatment for this patient should include:
A. rapid transport to the hospital.
B. firm palpation of the abdomen.
C. placing him in a sitting position.
D. oxygen at 4 L/min via nasal cannula. .....answer.....rapid
transport to the hospital.
Severe, tearing abdominal pain that radiates to the back is typical
of an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA); it commonly occurs in
older patients—especially those with hypertension. Treatment
includes high-flow oxygen and rapid transport. If the patient has
signs of shock, place him or her supine. Do not vigorously palpate
the patient's abdomen; doing so may cause the aneurysm to
rupture
In which position do most patients with acute abdominal pain
prefer to be transported?
a) Sitting, with their head elevated 45°
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b) Supine, with their legs elevated 12 inches
c) On their side, with their knees flexed
d) Fowler's position, with their legs straight .....answer.....On their
side, with their knees flexed
Solid abdominal organs include the:
A. stomach and small intestine.
B. spleen, kidneys, and pancreas.
C. gallbladder and large intestine.
D. urinary bladder, colon, and ureters .....answer.....spleen, kidneys,
and pancreas.
Which of the following organs would MOST likely bleed profusely
if injured?
A. liver
B. stomach
C. appendix
D. gallbladder .....answer.....liver
Which of the following organs lies in the retroperitoneal space?
A. liver
B. spleen
C. pancreas
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D. gallbladder .....answer.....pancreas
The __________ lies in the retroperitoneal space.
a) liver
b) pancreas
c) stomach
d) small intestine .....answer.....pancreas
The pancreas, kidneys, and ovaries lie in the retroperitoneal
space, which is behind the peritoneum, and are often the
cause of acute abdominal pain. The liver, stomach, and small
intestine are all found within the true (anterior) abdomen.
Which of the following is NOT a solid organ?
a) Liver
b) Kidney
c) Spleen
d) Gallbladder .....answer.....gallbladder
The gallbladder is a hollow organ that concentrates and stores bile,
which is produced by the liver. Other hollow organs include the
stomach and intestines. The liver, spleen, and kidney are all solid
organs.
A 34-year-old woman with a recent history of pelvic inflammatory
disease presents with acute severe abdominal pain. Her abdomen is
