West Coast EMT Block 1 Exam- Foundations of EMS, Legalities, & Communication (Latest ).pdf

West Coast EMT Block 1 Exam- Foundations of EMS, Legalities, &
Communication (Latest 2026-2027)


1. 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
2. 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.
3. 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
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
4. 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
5. 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
6. 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
7. 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
8. 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
9. The determination that prompt surgical care in the hospital is more im-
portant 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.
B. regional trauma guidelines.
C. EMS research.
D. local protocols.: C. EMS research.


, 10. The EMT is legally obligated to protect a patient's privacy according to
.
Select one:
A. APGAR
B. CQI
C. HIPAA
D. DCAP: C. HIPAA
11. What is an EMT's primary service area?
Select one:
A. The only area the EMT is certified to provide patient care
B. The main area in which the EMS agency operates
C. The area serviced by the EMT's medical director
D. The location where the EMT provides essential care during a 9-1-1 call: B. The
main area in which the EMS agency operates
12. What should an EMT do to limit errors in the field?
Select one:
A. Contact medical direction before initiating any treatments.
B. Carry an EMT text for reference at all times.
C. Follow the agency's written protocols.
D. Deviate from established standards when necessary.: C. Follow the agency's written
protocols.
13. Which of the following courses requires about 150 hours of training?
Select one:
A. EMT
B. EMR
C. AEMT
D. Paramedic: A. EMT
14. Which of the following descriptions MOST accurately portrays emergency
medical services (EMS)?
Select one:
A. A team of paramedics and emergency physicians who are responsible for