WEST COAST EMT EXAM 1
COMPREHENSIVE PREP QUESTIONS
ANSWERS EXPERT VERIFIED
◉ Which of the following general statements regarding consent is
correct?
Select one:
A. A patient can consent to transport but can legally refuse
treatment.
B. All patients older than 18 years can legally refuse treatment or
transport.
C. Expressed consent is valid only if given in writing by a family
member.
D. Patients who are intoxicated are generally allowed to refuse
treatment. Answer: A. A patient can consent to transport but can
legally refuse treatment.
◉ Which of the following most accurately defines negligence?
Select one:
A. Providing care that is consistent with care provided by other
EMTs
B. Transport of a mentally incompetent patient against his or her
will
,C. Transferring patient care to a provider with a lower level of
training
D. Deviation from the standard of care that might result in further
injury Answer: D. Deviation from the standard of care that might
result in further injury
◉ Which of the following patients has decision-making capacity and
can legally refuse emergency medical treatment?
Select one:
A. A conscious and alert woman with severe abdominal pain
B. A confused young male who says he is the president
C. A man who is staggering and states that he had three beers
D. A diabetic woman who has slurred speech and is not aware of the
date Answer: A. A conscious and alert woman with severe
abdominal pain
◉ Which of the following scenarios most accurately depicts
abandonment?
Select one:
A. A paramedic transfers patient care to an EMT.
B. A physician assumes patient care from an EMT.
C. An AEMT transfers patient care to a paramedic.
D. An EMT gives a verbal report to an emergency room nurse.
Answer: A. A paramedic transfers patient care to an EMT.
,◉ Which of the following situations requires you to notify the
appropriate authorities?
Select one:
A. Attempted suicide
B. Accidental knife wound
C. Cardiac arrest
D. Drug overdose Answer: A. Attempted suicide
◉ Which of the following statements regarding Good Samaritan laws
is correct?
Select one:
A. Such laws provide the EMT with absolute immunity from a
lawsuit.
B. Such laws guarantee that the EMT will not be held liable if he or
she is sued.
C. Such laws do not protect EMTs who are off duty.
D. Such laws will not protect the EMT in cases of gross negligence.
Answer: D. Such laws will not protect the EMT in cases of gross
negligence.
◉ Which of the following types of consent allows treatment of a
patient who is unconscious or mentally incapacitated?
Select one:
, A. Expressed
B. Actual
C. Informed
D. Implied Answer: D. Implied
◉ You arrive at the scene of an apparent death. When evaluating the
patient, which of the following is a definitive sign of death?
Select one:
A. Absent breath sounds
B. Dependent lividity
C. Profound cyanosis
D. Absence of a pulse Answer: B. Dependent lividity
◉ After applying medical restraints to a combative patient, you
should:
Select one:
A. position the patient prone in order to further prevent injury to
yourself.
B. remove them only if the patient verbally commits to calming
down.
C. inform the patient that the restraints are punishment for their
behavior.
COMPREHENSIVE PREP QUESTIONS
ANSWERS EXPERT VERIFIED
◉ Which of the following general statements regarding consent is
correct?
Select one:
A. A patient can consent to transport but can legally refuse
treatment.
B. All patients older than 18 years can legally refuse treatment or
transport.
C. Expressed consent is valid only if given in writing by a family
member.
D. Patients who are intoxicated are generally allowed to refuse
treatment. Answer: A. A patient can consent to transport but can
legally refuse treatment.
◉ Which of the following most accurately defines negligence?
Select one:
A. Providing care that is consistent with care provided by other
EMTs
B. Transport of a mentally incompetent patient against his or her
will
,C. Transferring patient care to a provider with a lower level of
training
D. Deviation from the standard of care that might result in further
injury Answer: D. Deviation from the standard of care that might
result in further injury
◉ Which of the following patients has decision-making capacity and
can legally refuse emergency medical treatment?
Select one:
A. A conscious and alert woman with severe abdominal pain
B. A confused young male who says he is the president
C. A man who is staggering and states that he had three beers
D. A diabetic woman who has slurred speech and is not aware of the
date Answer: A. A conscious and alert woman with severe
abdominal pain
◉ Which of the following scenarios most accurately depicts
abandonment?
Select one:
A. A paramedic transfers patient care to an EMT.
B. A physician assumes patient care from an EMT.
C. An AEMT transfers patient care to a paramedic.
D. An EMT gives a verbal report to an emergency room nurse.
Answer: A. A paramedic transfers patient care to an EMT.
,◉ Which of the following situations requires you to notify the
appropriate authorities?
Select one:
A. Attempted suicide
B. Accidental knife wound
C. Cardiac arrest
D. Drug overdose Answer: A. Attempted suicide
◉ Which of the following statements regarding Good Samaritan laws
is correct?
Select one:
A. Such laws provide the EMT with absolute immunity from a
lawsuit.
B. Such laws guarantee that the EMT will not be held liable if he or
she is sued.
C. Such laws do not protect EMTs who are off duty.
D. Such laws will not protect the EMT in cases of gross negligence.
Answer: D. Such laws will not protect the EMT in cases of gross
negligence.
◉ Which of the following types of consent allows treatment of a
patient who is unconscious or mentally incapacitated?
Select one:
, A. Expressed
B. Actual
C. Informed
D. Implied Answer: D. Implied
◉ You arrive at the scene of an apparent death. When evaluating the
patient, which of the following is a definitive sign of death?
Select one:
A. Absent breath sounds
B. Dependent lividity
C. Profound cyanosis
D. Absence of a pulse Answer: B. Dependent lividity
◉ After applying medical restraints to a combative patient, you
should:
Select one:
A. position the patient prone in order to further prevent injury to
yourself.
B. remove them only if the patient verbally commits to calming
down.
C. inform the patient that the restraints are punishment for their
behavior.
