West Coast EMT Block Exam Questions With Correct Answers | Latest Update 2023/2024 (GRADED)

Which of the following conditions would MOST likely lead to pelvic inflammatory disease if left untreated? Select one: A. Genital herpes B. Ovarian cysts C. Ectopic pregnancy D. Chlamydia - ANSWER D. Chlamydia Which of the following drugs is commonly referred to as "roofies"? Select one: A. MDMA B. Rohypnol C. Ketamine D. GHB - ANSWER B. Rohypnol Which of the following infections, when left untreated, may lead to infection of the blood and brain? Select one: A. Bacterial vaginosis B. Gonorrhea C. Chlamydia D. Pelvic inflammatory disease - ANSWER B. Gonorrhea While the ages can vary, women typically experience menstruation from approximately _________ to ____________ years of age. Select one: A. 11; 50 B. 20; 60 C. 10; 70 D. 10; 40 - ANSWER A. 11; 50 A 26-year-old female who is 34 weeks pregnant is experiencing a seizure. Her husband tells you that her blood pressure has been high and that she had been complaining of a headache for the past few days. You should: Select one: A. administer oral glucose for presumed hypoglycemia and transport. B. insert an oral airway and ventilate her with a bag-valve mask. C. place her on her side, administer high-flow oxygen, and transport. D. elevate her legs to improve brain perfusion and keep her warm. - ANSWER C. place her on her side, administer high-flow oxygen, and transport. A history of pelvic inflammatory disease or tubal ligations increases a woman's risk for: Select one: A. preeclampsia. B. gestational diabetes. C. an ectopic pregnancy. D. placenta previa. - ANSWER C. an ectopic pregnancy. A mother who is pregnant with her first baby is typically in the first stage of labor for approximately: Select one: A. 4 hours. B. 8 hours. C. 10 hours. D. 16 hours. - ANSWER D. 16 hours. A nuchal cord is defined as an umbilical cord that: Select one: A. is wrapped around the baby's neck. B. has abnormally developed blood vessels. C. has separated from the placenta. D. is lacerated due to a traumatic delivery. - ANSWER A. is wrapped around the baby's neck. A pregnant trauma patient may lose a significant amount of blood before showing signs of shock because: Select one: A. pregnant patients can dramatically increase their heart rate. B. pregnancy causes vasodilation and a lower blood pressure. C. blood is shunted to the uterus and fetus during major trauma. D. pregnant patients have an overall increase in blood volume. - ANSWER D. pregnant patients have an overall increase in blood volume. By the 20th week of pregnancy, the uterus is typically at or above the level of the mother's: Select one: A. pubic bone. B. superior diaphragm. C. xiphoid process. D. belly button. - ANSWER D. belly button Common interventions used to stimulate spontaneous respirations in the newborn include all of the following, EXCEPT: Select one: A. some form of tactile stimulation. B. thorough drying with a towel. C. positive-pressure ventilations. D. suctioning of the upper airway. - ANSWER C. positive-pressure ventilations. During your visual inspection of a 25-year-old woman in labor, you see the baby's head crowning at the vaginal opening. What should you do? Select one: A. Maintain firm pressure to the head until it completely delivers. B. Place your fingers in the vagina to assess for a nuchal cord. C. Apply gentle pressure to the baby's head as it delivers. D. Tell the mother not to push and transport her immediately. - ANSWER C. Apply gentle pressure to the baby's head as it delivers. Following delivery of a full-term baby, you have properly cared for the baby and have clamped and cut the umbilical cord. During transport, you note that the mother is experiencing moderate vaginal bleeding. You should: Select one: A. firmly massage the uterine fundus with a circular motion. B. carefully insert a sterile trauma dressing into her vagina. C. elevate her legs 6 to 8 inches and cover her with a blanket. D. place her legs together and position her on her left side. - ANSWER A. firmly massage the uterine fundus with a circular motion. From what internal female organ is the fetus expelled during delivery? Select one: A. Uterus B. Vagina C. Cervix D. Perineum - ANSWER A. Uterus If a baby is born at 7:52, the second Apgar score should be calculated at: Select one: A. 7:57. B. 7:59. C. 8:00. D. 7:53. - ANSWER A. 7:57. The amniotic fluid serves to: Select one: A. assist in fetal development. B. remove viruses from the fetus. C. insulate and protect the fetus. D. transfer oxygen to the fetus. - ANSWER C. insulate and protect the fetus. The presence of meconium in the amniotic fluid indicates: Select one: A. an expected finding in full-term infants. B. that the fetus is at least 4 weeks premature. C. that the baby's airway may be obstructed. D. that full newborn resuscitation will be needed. - ANSWER C. that the baby's airway may be obstructed. Three days after delivering her baby, a 30-year-old woman complains of a sudden onset of difficulty breathing. Her level of consciousness is decreased and she is tachycardic. The EMT should suspect: Select one: A. intrauterine bleeding. B. pulmonary embolism. C. spontaneous pneumothorax. D. acute pulmonary edema. - ANSWER B. pulmonary embolism. When determining the frequency of contractions, you should time the contractions from the: Select one: A. end of one to the start of the next. B. end of one to the end of the next. C. start of one to the end of the next. D. start of one to the start of the next. - ANSWER D. start of one to the start of the next. When preparing a pregnant patient for delivery, you should position her: Select one: A. on her left side with the right leg elevated. B. in a supine position with her legs spread. C. on a firm surface with her hips elevated 2 to 4 inches. D. in a sitting position with her hips elevated 12 inches. - ANSWER C. on a firm surface with her hips elevated 2 to 4 inches Which of the following questions is of LEAST pertinence when determining whether a mother will deliver her baby within the next few minutes? Select one: A. "Is this your first baby?" B. "When are you due?