All West Coast EMT JBL Block 1
Quizzes Combined | Latest Version |
2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the best way to assess if a patient is breathing adequately?
A. Ask if they feel short of breath
B. Measure the blood pressure
✔✔ C. Look for chest rise and listen for breath sounds
D. Check pupil size
Which of the following is the most accurate way to determine pulse rate?
A. Listen to breath sounds
✔✔ B. Count beats at the radial artery for 30 seconds and multiply by 2
C. Watch for chest rise
D. Use a thermometer
What is the primary function of red blood cells?
✔✔ A. Carry oxygen
B. Fight infection
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,C. Help with clotting
D. Regulate temperature
What is the purpose of the SAMPLE history?
✔✔ A. To gather information about the patient’s condition
B. To measure vital signs
C. To document medications
D. To determine the best hospital
Which of the following is part of the scene size-up?
A. Checking blood pressure
✔✔ B. Determining scene safety
C. Performing CPR
D. Taking a SAMPLE history
Which of the following is a sign of inadequate breathing?
A. Clear lung sounds
✔✔ B. Use of accessory muscles
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,C. Pink skin tone
D. Normal chest movement
Which type of consent applies to an unconscious adult needing emergency care?
A. Verbal consent
✔✔ B. Implied consent
C. Informed consent
D. Expressed consent
Which of the following is a contraindication for using an oropharyngeal airway (OPA)?
✔✔ A. Intact gag reflex
B. Patient is unconscious
C. Airway obstruction
D. Apnea
What is the function of the diaphragm?
A. Pump blood to the lungs
✔✔ B. Help with inhalation and exhalation
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, C. Transport nutrients
D. Protect the heart
Where do you check the pulse on an unconscious adult?
A. Brachial artery
✔✔ B. Carotid artery
C. Femoral artery
D. Radial artery
What is a common side effect of using a non-rebreather mask at 15 L/min?
A. Hyperventilation
B. Bradycardia
✔✔ C. Dry mucous membranes
D. Cyanosis
What should you do first if a scene is unsafe?
✔✔ A. Move to a safe location
B. Treat the patient
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Quizzes Combined | Latest Version |
2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the best way to assess if a patient is breathing adequately?
A. Ask if they feel short of breath
B. Measure the blood pressure
✔✔ C. Look for chest rise and listen for breath sounds
D. Check pupil size
Which of the following is the most accurate way to determine pulse rate?
A. Listen to breath sounds
✔✔ B. Count beats at the radial artery for 30 seconds and multiply by 2
C. Watch for chest rise
D. Use a thermometer
What is the primary function of red blood cells?
✔✔ A. Carry oxygen
B. Fight infection
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,C. Help with clotting
D. Regulate temperature
What is the purpose of the SAMPLE history?
✔✔ A. To gather information about the patient’s condition
B. To measure vital signs
C. To document medications
D. To determine the best hospital
Which of the following is part of the scene size-up?
A. Checking blood pressure
✔✔ B. Determining scene safety
C. Performing CPR
D. Taking a SAMPLE history
Which of the following is a sign of inadequate breathing?
A. Clear lung sounds
✔✔ B. Use of accessory muscles
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,C. Pink skin tone
D. Normal chest movement
Which type of consent applies to an unconscious adult needing emergency care?
A. Verbal consent
✔✔ B. Implied consent
C. Informed consent
D. Expressed consent
Which of the following is a contraindication for using an oropharyngeal airway (OPA)?
✔✔ A. Intact gag reflex
B. Patient is unconscious
C. Airway obstruction
D. Apnea
What is the function of the diaphragm?
A. Pump blood to the lungs
✔✔ B. Help with inhalation and exhalation
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, C. Transport nutrients
D. Protect the heart
Where do you check the pulse on an unconscious adult?
A. Brachial artery
✔✔ B. Carotid artery
C. Femoral artery
D. Radial artery
What is a common side effect of using a non-rebreather mask at 15 L/min?
A. Hyperventilation
B. Bradycardia
✔✔ C. Dry mucous membranes
D. Cyanosis
What should you do first if a scene is unsafe?
✔✔ A. Move to a safe location
B. Treat the patient
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