West Coast EMT Block 2 Quiz
Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the main purpose of the nasal cannula?
✔✔ To deliver low-flow oxygen to a breathing patient
What is the proper flow rate for a non-rebreather mask?
✔✔ 10 to 15 liters per minute
What is the correct oxygen concentration delivered by a non-rebreather mask?
✔✔ Up to 90% oxygen
What is the best way to open the airway of an unresponsive patient with no suspected spinal
injury?
✔✔ Head-tilt, chin-lift
What is the best way to open the airway of a trauma patient with a possible neck injury?
✔✔ Jaw-thrust maneuver
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,What is the function of the epiglottis?
✔✔ To prevent food and liquid from entering the airway
What is the normal adult respiratory rate?
✔✔ 12 to 20 breaths per minute
What does gurgling sound in the airway indicate?
✔✔ The presence of fluid in the upper airway
What should you do immediately if you hear gurgling in a patient’s airway?
✔✔ Suction the airway
What is the function of the alveoli in the lungs?
✔✔ Gas exchange between oxygen and carbon dioxide
What is the most effective way to ventilate an apneic adult with a pulse?
✔✔ Use a bag-valve mask (BVM) with oxygen
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, What is the appropriate rate to ventilate an adult patient with a BVM?
✔✔ One breath every 5 to 6 seconds
What is the appropriate rate to ventilate a child with a BVM?
✔✔ One breath every 3 to 5 seconds
What is the appropriate rate to ventilate an infant with a BVM?
✔✔ One breath every 3 to 5 seconds
What device is used to clear secretions or vomit from the airway?
✔✔ Suction unit
How long should you suction an adult patient's airway at a time?
✔✔ No more than 15 seconds
How long should you suction a child’s airway at a time?
✔✔ No more than 10 seconds
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Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the main purpose of the nasal cannula?
✔✔ To deliver low-flow oxygen to a breathing patient
What is the proper flow rate for a non-rebreather mask?
✔✔ 10 to 15 liters per minute
What is the correct oxygen concentration delivered by a non-rebreather mask?
✔✔ Up to 90% oxygen
What is the best way to open the airway of an unresponsive patient with no suspected spinal
injury?
✔✔ Head-tilt, chin-lift
What is the best way to open the airway of a trauma patient with a possible neck injury?
✔✔ Jaw-thrust maneuver
1
,What is the function of the epiglottis?
✔✔ To prevent food and liquid from entering the airway
What is the normal adult respiratory rate?
✔✔ 12 to 20 breaths per minute
What does gurgling sound in the airway indicate?
✔✔ The presence of fluid in the upper airway
What should you do immediately if you hear gurgling in a patient’s airway?
✔✔ Suction the airway
What is the function of the alveoli in the lungs?
✔✔ Gas exchange between oxygen and carbon dioxide
What is the most effective way to ventilate an apneic adult with a pulse?
✔✔ Use a bag-valve mask (BVM) with oxygen
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, What is the appropriate rate to ventilate an adult patient with a BVM?
✔✔ One breath every 5 to 6 seconds
What is the appropriate rate to ventilate a child with a BVM?
✔✔ One breath every 3 to 5 seconds
What is the appropriate rate to ventilate an infant with a BVM?
✔✔ One breath every 3 to 5 seconds
What device is used to clear secretions or vomit from the airway?
✔✔ Suction unit
How long should you suction an adult patient's airway at a time?
✔✔ No more than 15 seconds
How long should you suction a child’s airway at a time?
✔✔ No more than 10 seconds
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