WEST COAST EMT BLOCK 1 EXAM |COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH
EXPERT SOLUTIONS| 2026 LATEST UPDATED| A+
What is PPE? - (answer)Personal Protective Equipment
If blood or body fluid is present and is subject to "splashing", what type of PPE should you
wear? - (answer)Gloves, a standard surgical mask, eye protection, and gown
If large amounts of body fluids are present, what should you do? - (answer)Wear a gown and
double gloves
What are three things that you should always do to protect yourself from disease transmission? -
(answer)Wear vinyl or letex gloves, assume every patient is potentially infected, and wash your
hands after each patient interaction
When should you apply your PPE's? - (answer)En route to a call
What form of protection is most likely to stop the spread of disease? - (answer)Hand washing
,What should you do with sharp objects such as needles when in need of disposing? -
(answer)Place in a "sharps" container
The spread of pathogen through an inanimate object - (answer)Indirect contact
What is a communicable disease? - (answer)A contagious disease
What is the name of the medical condition caused by the growth and spread of small, harmful
organisms within the body? - (answer)Infectious disease
The transmission of an organism from person to person through touch. - (answer)Direct Contact
Microorganisms that are present in human blood and can cause disease in humans -
(answer)Bloodborne Pathogens
The spread of infectious agents through mechanisms such as droplets or dust - (answer)Airborne
Transmission
,The contamination of food or water with an organism that can cause disease -
(answer)Foodborne Transmission
The spread of infection by animals or insects that carry an organism from one person or place to
another. - (answer)Vector-borne Transmission
What are the five stages of the grieving process? - (answer)Denial, Anger/Hostility, Bargaining,
Depression, and Acceptance
What stage of the grieving process is identified by internalized anger, hopelessness, and the
desire to die? - (answer)Depression
The stage of the grieving process that involves refusal to accept diagnosis or care is known as -
(answer)Denial
The stage of the grieving process where an attempt is made to secure a prize for good behavior or
promise to change one's lifestyle is known as - (answer)Bargaining
The stage of grieving where the person is ready to die is known as - (answer)Acceptance
, What is the name of the team of psychological professionals that work with EMS professionals
to work out stressful events? - (answer)Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM)
From the age of 1 to the age of 40, what is the leading cause of death? - (answer)Trauma
What organization created the guidelines of EMS training? - (answer)National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA)
As an EMT, what is your number one priority? - (answer)Personal Safety
Who develops the guidelines concerning pathogen transmission prevention in the workplace? -
(answer)OSHA
What is the goal of standard precautions? - (answer)To interrupt the transmission of germs
What is a Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) system designed to do? - (answer)Identify
areas of improvement and appropriate education to help fix them (always positive)
If a patient has TB, you must wear a HEPA and give them a... - (answer)Surgical mask to wear
EXPERT SOLUTIONS| 2026 LATEST UPDATED| A+
What is PPE? - (answer)Personal Protective Equipment
If blood or body fluid is present and is subject to "splashing", what type of PPE should you
wear? - (answer)Gloves, a standard surgical mask, eye protection, and gown
If large amounts of body fluids are present, what should you do? - (answer)Wear a gown and
double gloves
What are three things that you should always do to protect yourself from disease transmission? -
(answer)Wear vinyl or letex gloves, assume every patient is potentially infected, and wash your
hands after each patient interaction
When should you apply your PPE's? - (answer)En route to a call
What form of protection is most likely to stop the spread of disease? - (answer)Hand washing
,What should you do with sharp objects such as needles when in need of disposing? -
(answer)Place in a "sharps" container
The spread of pathogen through an inanimate object - (answer)Indirect contact
What is a communicable disease? - (answer)A contagious disease
What is the name of the medical condition caused by the growth and spread of small, harmful
organisms within the body? - (answer)Infectious disease
The transmission of an organism from person to person through touch. - (answer)Direct Contact
Microorganisms that are present in human blood and can cause disease in humans -
(answer)Bloodborne Pathogens
The spread of infectious agents through mechanisms such as droplets or dust - (answer)Airborne
Transmission
,The contamination of food or water with an organism that can cause disease -
(answer)Foodborne Transmission
The spread of infection by animals or insects that carry an organism from one person or place to
another. - (answer)Vector-borne Transmission
What are the five stages of the grieving process? - (answer)Denial, Anger/Hostility, Bargaining,
Depression, and Acceptance
What stage of the grieving process is identified by internalized anger, hopelessness, and the
desire to die? - (answer)Depression
The stage of the grieving process that involves refusal to accept diagnosis or care is known as -
(answer)Denial
The stage of the grieving process where an attempt is made to secure a prize for good behavior or
promise to change one's lifestyle is known as - (answer)Bargaining
The stage of grieving where the person is ready to die is known as - (answer)Acceptance
, What is the name of the team of psychological professionals that work with EMS professionals
to work out stressful events? - (answer)Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM)
From the age of 1 to the age of 40, what is the leading cause of death? - (answer)Trauma
What organization created the guidelines of EMS training? - (answer)National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA)
As an EMT, what is your number one priority? - (answer)Personal Safety
Who develops the guidelines concerning pathogen transmission prevention in the workplace? -
(answer)OSHA
What is the goal of standard precautions? - (answer)To interrupt the transmission of germs
What is a Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) system designed to do? - (answer)Identify
areas of improvement and appropriate education to help fix them (always positive)
If a patient has TB, you must wear a HEPA and give them a... - (answer)Surgical mask to wear
