WEST COAST EMT TEST PAPER
QUESTIONS SOLUTIONS GRADED
A+
◉ Shortness of breath. Answer: Difficulty in breathing, often
indicating respiratory issues.
◉ Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Answer: Common virus causing
bronchiolitis in young children.
◉ Hypotension. Answer: Low blood pressure, can indicate serious
conditions.
◉ Auscultation. Answer: Listening to internal sounds, especially lung
sounds.
◉ Tachycardia. Answer: Rapid heart rate, often associated with
distress.
◉ Coarse crackles. Answer: Loud, bubbling lung sounds indicating
fluid presence.
,◉ Wheezing. Answer: High-pitched sound from narrowed airways
during breathing.
◉ Viral infection. Answer: Infection caused by viruses, affecting
respiratory tract.
◉ Bacterial infection. Answer: Infection caused by bacteria, can
affect lungs.
◉ Inflammation. Answer: Body's response to injury or infection,
causing swelling.
◉ Hydration. Answer: Maintaining fluid balance, important during
respiratory infections.
◉ Dyspnea. Answer: Medical term for difficulty breathing.
◉ Oxygen saturation. Answer: Percentage of oxygen in the blood,
indicates respiratory health.
◉ Chest pain. Answer: Discomfort in the chest, may indicate lung
issues.
,◉ Green sputum. Answer: Mucus with color, often indicates
infection.
◉ High-pitched noises. Answer: Sounds made during breathing,
often indicating obstruction.
◉ Influenza Type A. Answer: A viral infection causing respiratory
illness.
◉ Pneumonia. Answer: Lung inflammation caused by infection or
irritants.
◉ Tuberculosis. Answer: A bacterial infection primarily affecting the
lungs.
◉ Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Answer: A group
of lung diseases causing airflow blockage.
◉ Hypoxic Drive. Answer: Breathing stimulus triggered by low blood
oxygen levels.
◉ Respiratory Assessment. Answer: Evaluating adequacy of a
patient's breathing.
, ◉ Acute Myocardial Infarction. Answer: Heart attack due to blocked
blood flow.
◉ Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD). Answer: Mechanical pump
to support heart function.
◉ Atherosclerotic Heart Disease. Answer: Narrowing of coronary
arteries due to plaque.
◉ Nitroglycerin Contraindications. Answer: Conditions where
nitroglycerin use is unsafe.
◉ Hypertensive Emergency. Answer: Severe hypertension with
potential organ damage.
◉ Dependent Edema. Answer: Swelling due to fluid accumulation in
tissues.
◉ Cardiac Arrest. Answer: Condition where the heart stops beating.
◉ Diaphoresis. Answer: Excessive sweating, often due to stress or
pain.
QUESTIONS SOLUTIONS GRADED
A+
◉ Shortness of breath. Answer: Difficulty in breathing, often
indicating respiratory issues.
◉ Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Answer: Common virus causing
bronchiolitis in young children.
◉ Hypotension. Answer: Low blood pressure, can indicate serious
conditions.
◉ Auscultation. Answer: Listening to internal sounds, especially lung
sounds.
◉ Tachycardia. Answer: Rapid heart rate, often associated with
distress.
◉ Coarse crackles. Answer: Loud, bubbling lung sounds indicating
fluid presence.
,◉ Wheezing. Answer: High-pitched sound from narrowed airways
during breathing.
◉ Viral infection. Answer: Infection caused by viruses, affecting
respiratory tract.
◉ Bacterial infection. Answer: Infection caused by bacteria, can
affect lungs.
◉ Inflammation. Answer: Body's response to injury or infection,
causing swelling.
◉ Hydration. Answer: Maintaining fluid balance, important during
respiratory infections.
◉ Dyspnea. Answer: Medical term for difficulty breathing.
◉ Oxygen saturation. Answer: Percentage of oxygen in the blood,
indicates respiratory health.
◉ Chest pain. Answer: Discomfort in the chest, may indicate lung
issues.
,◉ Green sputum. Answer: Mucus with color, often indicates
infection.
◉ High-pitched noises. Answer: Sounds made during breathing,
often indicating obstruction.
◉ Influenza Type A. Answer: A viral infection causing respiratory
illness.
◉ Pneumonia. Answer: Lung inflammation caused by infection or
irritants.
◉ Tuberculosis. Answer: A bacterial infection primarily affecting the
lungs.
◉ Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Answer: A group
of lung diseases causing airflow blockage.
◉ Hypoxic Drive. Answer: Breathing stimulus triggered by low blood
oxygen levels.
◉ Respiratory Assessment. Answer: Evaluating adequacy of a
patient's breathing.
, ◉ Acute Myocardial Infarction. Answer: Heart attack due to blocked
blood flow.
◉ Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD). Answer: Mechanical pump
to support heart function.
◉ Atherosclerotic Heart Disease. Answer: Narrowing of coronary
arteries due to plaque.
◉ Nitroglycerin Contraindications. Answer: Conditions where
nitroglycerin use is unsafe.
◉ Hypertensive Emergency. Answer: Severe hypertension with
potential organ damage.
◉ Dependent Edema. Answer: Swelling due to fluid accumulation in
tissues.
◉ Cardiac Arrest. Answer: Condition where the heart stops beating.
◉ Diaphoresis. Answer: Excessive sweating, often due to stress or
pain.
