West coast EMT block 2 Exam
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A 5-year-old boy has fallen and has a severe deformity of the forearm near the
wrist. He has possibly sustained a fracture of the __________forearm.
Select one:
A. superior
B. distal
C. proximal
D. dorsal - Answer✔✔-B. distal
A diabetic patient has polydipsia. This means that she:
Select one:
A. is excessively thirsty.
B. is unable to swallow.
C. urinates frequently.
D. has low blood sugar. - Answer✔✔-A. is excessively thirsty.
,A fracture of the humerus just above the elbow would be described as a:
Select one:
A. distal forearm fracture.
B. proximal elbow fracture.
C. proximal humerus fracture.
D. distal humerus fracture. - Answer✔✔-D. distal humerus fracture.
A patient has fractured both femurs. Anatomically, these injuries would be
described as being:
Select one:
A. medial.
B. proximal.
C. bilateral.
D. unilateral. - Answer✔✔-C. bilateral.
A patient in a semi-reclined position with the head elevated to facilitate
breathing is in the _______ position.
Select one:
A. recovery
B. supine
C. prone
D. Fowler - Answer✔✔-D. Fowler
A patient with a pneumothorax has unilateral chest expansion. This means
that:
,Select one:
A. only one side of his chest rises when he inhales.
B. both of his lungs are expanding when he inhales.
C. his chest and his abdomen are moving in opposite directions.
D. both sides of his chest are moving minimally. - Answer✔✔-A. only one side
of his chest rises when he inhales.
A pregnant patient is diagnosed with hyperemesis gravidarum. This means
that:
Select one:
A. her unborn baby is very large.
B. her respiratory rate is rapid.
C. she has excessive vomiting.
D. she has frequent urination. - Answer✔✔-C. she has excessive vomiting.
A young male jumped from a tree and landed feet first. Which aspect of his
body has sustained the initial injury?
Select one:
A. Palmar
B. Dorsal
C. Ventral
D. Plantar - Answer✔✔-D. Plantar
After applying a tourniquet, the injury from a patient's leg stops bleeding. This
is called:
Select one:
, A. hemolysis.
B. hemostasis.
C. hemiplegia.
D. hematemesis. - Answer✔✔-B. hemostasis.
An intoxicated 40-year-old male is found lying face down. How would you
document his body's position?
Select one:
A. Recumbent
B. Dorsal
C. Prone
D. Supine - Answer✔✔-C. Prone
Enlargement of the liver is called:
Select one:
A. hydrocephalus.
B. hepatomegaly.
C. pneumonitis.
D. nephritis. - Answer✔✔-B. hepatomegaly.
In relation to the chest, the back is:
Select one:
A. inferior.
B. ventral.
C. anterior.
Study Guide – Practice
Questions with Verified
Answers. GRADED A+. Latest
2026/2027 Update
A 5-year-old boy has fallen and has a severe deformity of the forearm near the
wrist. He has possibly sustained a fracture of the __________forearm.
Select one:
A. superior
B. distal
C. proximal
D. dorsal - Answer✔✔-B. distal
A diabetic patient has polydipsia. This means that she:
Select one:
A. is excessively thirsty.
B. is unable to swallow.
C. urinates frequently.
D. has low blood sugar. - Answer✔✔-A. is excessively thirsty.
,A fracture of the humerus just above the elbow would be described as a:
Select one:
A. distal forearm fracture.
B. proximal elbow fracture.
C. proximal humerus fracture.
D. distal humerus fracture. - Answer✔✔-D. distal humerus fracture.
A patient has fractured both femurs. Anatomically, these injuries would be
described as being:
Select one:
A. medial.
B. proximal.
C. bilateral.
D. unilateral. - Answer✔✔-C. bilateral.
A patient in a semi-reclined position with the head elevated to facilitate
breathing is in the _______ position.
Select one:
A. recovery
B. supine
C. prone
D. Fowler - Answer✔✔-D. Fowler
A patient with a pneumothorax has unilateral chest expansion. This means
that:
,Select one:
A. only one side of his chest rises when he inhales.
B. both of his lungs are expanding when he inhales.
C. his chest and his abdomen are moving in opposite directions.
D. both sides of his chest are moving minimally. - Answer✔✔-A. only one side
of his chest rises when he inhales.
A pregnant patient is diagnosed with hyperemesis gravidarum. This means
that:
Select one:
A. her unborn baby is very large.
B. her respiratory rate is rapid.
C. she has excessive vomiting.
D. she has frequent urination. - Answer✔✔-C. she has excessive vomiting.
A young male jumped from a tree and landed feet first. Which aspect of his
body has sustained the initial injury?
Select one:
A. Palmar
B. Dorsal
C. Ventral
D. Plantar - Answer✔✔-D. Plantar
After applying a tourniquet, the injury from a patient's leg stops bleeding. This
is called:
Select one:
, A. hemolysis.
B. hemostasis.
C. hemiplegia.
D. hematemesis. - Answer✔✔-B. hemostasis.
An intoxicated 40-year-old male is found lying face down. How would you
document his body's position?
Select one:
A. Recumbent
B. Dorsal
C. Prone
D. Supine - Answer✔✔-C. Prone
Enlargement of the liver is called:
Select one:
A. hydrocephalus.
B. hepatomegaly.
C. pneumonitis.
D. nephritis. - Answer✔✔-B. hepatomegaly.
In relation to the chest, the back is:
Select one:
A. inferior.
B. ventral.
C. anterior.
