WEST COAST EMT BLOCK 1-4 & FINAL EXAMS PACKAGE | COMPLETE COURSE | NEWEST REAL
EXAM WITH ALL QUESTIONS & PRECISE, COMPREHENSIVE ANSWERS | A+ GRADED
West Coast EMT Block Exam #1
The _________ is both the mechanical weight-bearing base of the spinal column and the fused central
posterior section of the pelvic girdle.
Select one:
A. coccyx
B. ischium
C. sacrum
D. thorax
C. sacrum
The MOST serious consequence of a poorly planned or rushed patient move is:
Select one:
A. confusion among team members.
B. unnecessarily wasting time.
C. causing patient anxiety or fear.
D. injury to you or your patient.
D. injury to you or your patient.
The proper technique for using the power grip is to:
Select one:
A. hold the handle with your fingers.
B. position your hands about 6² apart.
C. lift with your palms up.
D. rotate your palms down.
C. lift with your palms up.
To facilitate a safe and coordinated move, the team leader should:
Select one:
A. use preparatory commands to initiate any moves.
B. never become involved in the move, only direct the move.
C. be positioned at the feet so the team can hear.
D. speak softly but clearly to avoid startling the patient.
A. use preparatory commands to initiate any moves.
To minimize the risk of injuring yourself when lifting or moving a patient, you should:
Select one:
A. avoid the use of log rolls or body drags.
B. use a direct carry whenever possible.
C. flex at the waist instead of the hips.
D. keep the weight as close to your body as possible.
,D. keep the weight as close to your body as possible.
To protect a restrained patient and prevent him from using leverage to break free, the EMT should
secure __________.
Select one:
A. only the patient's torso
B. both arms at the patient's sides
C. one arm above the head
D. both arms above the head
C. one arm above the head
Upon arriving at the scene of a motor vehicle crash, you find a single patient still seated in his car.
There are no scene hazards. As you approach the vehicle, you note that the patient is semiconscious
and has a large laceration to his forehead. You should:
Select one:
A. apply a vest-style extrication device before attempting to move the patient.
B. direct your partner to apply manual in-line support of the patient's head.
C. slide a long backboard under his buttocks and lay him sideways on the board.
D. apply a cervical collar and quickly remove the patient with a clothes drag.
B. direct your partner to apply manual in-line support of the patient's head.
Prehospital patient care decisions should be based on __________.
Select one:
A. the experiences of EMTs
B. the opinions of physicians
C. an EMS agency's fiscal resources
D. EMS research
D. EMS research
The MOST serious consequence of drug or alcohol abuse among EMS personnel is:
Select one:
A. punitive action and the loss of a job.
B. low morale and frequently missed shifts.
C. substandard or inappropriate patient care.
D. tension among coworkers and supervisors.
C. substandard or inappropriate patient care.
The simplest, yet most effective method of preventing the spread of an infectious disease is to:
Select one:
A. wash your hands in between patient contacts.
B. undergo an annual physical examination.
C. ensure that your immunizations are up-to-date.
D. undergo annual testing for tuberculosis and hepatitis.
A. wash your hands in between patient contacts.
,Upon arriving at the scene of a motor vehicle crash, you note that two small cars collided head-on; the
occupants are still in their vehicles. The fire department is in the process of stabilizing the vehicles and
law enforcement personnel are directing traffic. After parking the ambulance at a safe distance, you
and your partner should:
Select one:
A. put on high-visibility safety vests.
B. assist with vehicle stabilization.
C. quickly begin the triage process.
D. report to the incident commander.
A. put on high-visibility safety vests.
Vaccination against the hepatitis A virus is unnecessary if you:
Select one:
A. have been infected with hepatitis in the past.
B. have a weak immune system.
C. received a hepatitis B vaccination.
D. are older than 35 years of age.
A. have been infected with hepatitis in the past.
Vector-borne transmission of an infectious organism occurs via:
Select one:
A. animals or insects.
B. direct contact.
C. smoke or dust.
D. inanimate objects.
A. animals or insects.
When decontaminating the back of your ambulance after a call, you should:
Select one:
A. spray the contaminated areas and then immediately wipe them dry with a towel.
B. use a bleach and water solution at a 1:2 dilution ratio to thoroughly wipe all surfaces.
C. clean all surfaces and patient contact areas with a mixture of alcohol and water.
D. allow surfaces to air dry unless otherwise indicated in the product directions.
D. allow surfaces to air dry unless otherwise indicated in the product directions.
The ability to handle multiple tasks based on their priority is called __________.
Select one:
A. patient empathy
B. patient advocacy
C. integrity
D. time management
D. time management
, The ability to take appropriate action with little direction is known as __________.
Select one:
A. self-motivation
B. diplomacy
C. time management
D. self-confidence
A. self-motivation
The ability to understand others and have them understand you is known as __________.
Select one:
A. self-confidence
B. teamwork and diplomacy
C. communication
D. scene leadership
C. communication
The determination that prompt surgical care in the hospital is more important than performing time-
consuming procedures in the field on a major trauma patient is based MOSTLY on:
Select one:
A. the lead EMT's decision.
B. regional trauma guidelines.
C. EMS research.
D. local protocols.
C. EMS research.
The EMT is legally obligated to protect a patient's privacy according to _____________.
Select one:
A. APGAR
B. CQI
C. HIPAA
D. DCAP
C. HIPAA
What is an EMT's primary service area?
Select one:
A. The only area the EMT is certified to provide patient care
B. The main area in which the EMS agency operates
C. The area serviced by the EMT's medical director
D. The location where the EMT provides essential care during a 9-1-1 call
B. The main area in which the EMS agency operates
What should an EMT do to limit errors in the field?
Select one:
A. Contact medical direction before initiating any treatments.
EXAM WITH ALL QUESTIONS & PRECISE, COMPREHENSIVE ANSWERS | A+ GRADED
West Coast EMT Block Exam #1
The _________ is both the mechanical weight-bearing base of the spinal column and the fused central
posterior section of the pelvic girdle.
Select one:
A. coccyx
B. ischium
C. sacrum
D. thorax
C. sacrum
The MOST serious consequence of a poorly planned or rushed patient move is:
Select one:
A. confusion among team members.
B. unnecessarily wasting time.
C. causing patient anxiety or fear.
D. injury to you or your patient.
D. injury to you or your patient.
The proper technique for using the power grip is to:
Select one:
A. hold the handle with your fingers.
B. position your hands about 6² apart.
C. lift with your palms up.
D. rotate your palms down.
C. lift with your palms up.
To facilitate a safe and coordinated move, the team leader should:
Select one:
A. use preparatory commands to initiate any moves.
B. never become involved in the move, only direct the move.
C. be positioned at the feet so the team can hear.
D. speak softly but clearly to avoid startling the patient.
A. use preparatory commands to initiate any moves.
To minimize the risk of injuring yourself when lifting or moving a patient, you should:
Select one:
A. avoid the use of log rolls or body drags.
B. use a direct carry whenever possible.
C. flex at the waist instead of the hips.
D. keep the weight as close to your body as possible.
,D. keep the weight as close to your body as possible.
To protect a restrained patient and prevent him from using leverage to break free, the EMT should
secure __________.
Select one:
A. only the patient's torso
B. both arms at the patient's sides
C. one arm above the head
D. both arms above the head
C. one arm above the head
Upon arriving at the scene of a motor vehicle crash, you find a single patient still seated in his car.
There are no scene hazards. As you approach the vehicle, you note that the patient is semiconscious
and has a large laceration to his forehead. You should:
Select one:
A. apply a vest-style extrication device before attempting to move the patient.
B. direct your partner to apply manual in-line support of the patient's head.
C. slide a long backboard under his buttocks and lay him sideways on the board.
D. apply a cervical collar and quickly remove the patient with a clothes drag.
B. direct your partner to apply manual in-line support of the patient's head.
Prehospital patient care decisions should be based on __________.
Select one:
A. the experiences of EMTs
B. the opinions of physicians
C. an EMS agency's fiscal resources
D. EMS research
D. EMS research
The MOST serious consequence of drug or alcohol abuse among EMS personnel is:
Select one:
A. punitive action and the loss of a job.
B. low morale and frequently missed shifts.
C. substandard or inappropriate patient care.
D. tension among coworkers and supervisors.
C. substandard or inappropriate patient care.
The simplest, yet most effective method of preventing the spread of an infectious disease is to:
Select one:
A. wash your hands in between patient contacts.
B. undergo an annual physical examination.
C. ensure that your immunizations are up-to-date.
D. undergo annual testing for tuberculosis and hepatitis.
A. wash your hands in between patient contacts.
,Upon arriving at the scene of a motor vehicle crash, you note that two small cars collided head-on; the
occupants are still in their vehicles. The fire department is in the process of stabilizing the vehicles and
law enforcement personnel are directing traffic. After parking the ambulance at a safe distance, you
and your partner should:
Select one:
A. put on high-visibility safety vests.
B. assist with vehicle stabilization.
C. quickly begin the triage process.
D. report to the incident commander.
A. put on high-visibility safety vests.
Vaccination against the hepatitis A virus is unnecessary if you:
Select one:
A. have been infected with hepatitis in the past.
B. have a weak immune system.
C. received a hepatitis B vaccination.
D. are older than 35 years of age.
A. have been infected with hepatitis in the past.
Vector-borne transmission of an infectious organism occurs via:
Select one:
A. animals or insects.
B. direct contact.
C. smoke or dust.
D. inanimate objects.
A. animals or insects.
When decontaminating the back of your ambulance after a call, you should:
Select one:
A. spray the contaminated areas and then immediately wipe them dry with a towel.
B. use a bleach and water solution at a 1:2 dilution ratio to thoroughly wipe all surfaces.
C. clean all surfaces and patient contact areas with a mixture of alcohol and water.
D. allow surfaces to air dry unless otherwise indicated in the product directions.
D. allow surfaces to air dry unless otherwise indicated in the product directions.
The ability to handle multiple tasks based on their priority is called __________.
Select one:
A. patient empathy
B. patient advocacy
C. integrity
D. time management
D. time management
, The ability to take appropriate action with little direction is known as __________.
Select one:
A. self-motivation
B. diplomacy
C. time management
D. self-confidence
A. self-motivation
The ability to understand others and have them understand you is known as __________.
Select one:
A. self-confidence
B. teamwork and diplomacy
C. communication
D. scene leadership
C. communication
The determination that prompt surgical care in the hospital is more important than performing time-
consuming procedures in the field on a major trauma patient is based MOSTLY on:
Select one:
A. the lead EMT's decision.
B. regional trauma guidelines.
C. EMS research.
D. local protocols.
C. EMS research.
The EMT is legally obligated to protect a patient's privacy according to _____________.
Select one:
A. APGAR
B. CQI
C. HIPAA
D. DCAP
C. HIPAA
What is an EMT's primary service area?
Select one:
A. The only area the EMT is certified to provide patient care
B. The main area in which the EMS agency operates
C. The area serviced by the EMT's medical director
D. The location where the EMT provides essential care during a 9-1-1 call
B. The main area in which the EMS agency operates
What should an EMT do to limit errors in the field?
Select one:
A. Contact medical direction before initiating any treatments.
