West coast emt block exam

WEST COAST EMT BLOCK EXAM #1 NEW UPDATE
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m 2025 WITH ACCURATE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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Which of the following interventions is used by all levels of EMS
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providers? Select one:
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A. Automatic transport ventilators m m




B. Automated external defibrillator m m




C. Needle decompression m




D. Multilumen airways - m m ANS m m B. Automated external defibrillator
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Which of the following is a specific example of the Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH)
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model? Select one:
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A. EMTs respond to a woman who complains of high fever
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B. Paramedics pick up a patient from an acute care clinic
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C. EMTs assess a patient whose lung disease is "acting up"
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D. The paramedic administers a patient's flu vaccination -
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administers a patient's flu vaccination
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Which of the following statements regarding the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 is
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correct?
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Select one:m




A. The minimum number of hours required to successfully complete an EMT course is less for
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candidates who are disabled.
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B. According to the ADA, EMT candidates with a documented disability are exempt from taking
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the NREMT exam.
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C. The ADA applies only to individuals with a diagnosed and well-documented physical disability.
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D. The ADA prohibits employers from failing to provide full and equal employment to those who
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are disabled. - ANS
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employment to those who are disabled.
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Which of the following statements regarding the NREMT is correct?
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A. The NREMT is a governmental agency that certifies EMTs.
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B. EMS training standards are regulated by the NREMT.
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,C. The NREMT is the exclusive certifying body for EMTs.
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D. The NREMT provides a national standard for EMS testing. - ANS
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provides a national standard for EMS testing
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You are caring for a driver who struck a light pole. She admits to drinking alcohol but orders you
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not to tell anyone. You should report the information to .
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Select one: m




a. the state motor vehicle department
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b. your medical director m m




c. the receiving nurse or doctor
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d. law enforcement personnel -
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American Heart Association protocols are based on
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A. theories ready for field trial m m m m




B. trends in the EMS community m m m m




C. opinions from a core group of cardiologistsm m m m m m




D. evidence-based research - m m ANS m m D. evidence-based research
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As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a patient with chest pain based
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on: Select one:
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A. medical director approval. m m




B. the patient's condition.
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C. an order from a paramedic.
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D. the transport time to the hospital. -
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National guidelines for EMS care are intended to
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A. reduce expenses at the local and state levels
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B. unify EMS providers under a single medical director
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C. facilitate a national EMS labor group m m m m m




D. provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States - ANS
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more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States
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Online medical control requires
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A. the presence of an advanced-level provider
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B. written protocols approved by medical control
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C. a physician's presence on the scene of the call
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D. phone or radio contact with the medical director - ANS
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the medical director
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Prehospital patient care decisions should be based on
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A. the experiences of EMTs
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B. the opinions of physicians
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C. an EMS agency's fiscal resources
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D. EMS research - m m ANS m m D. EMS research
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The ability to handle multiple tasks based on their priority is called
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Select one: m




A. patient empathy m




B. patient advocacy m




C. integrity

D. time management - m m ANS m m D. time management
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The ability to take appropriate action with little direction is known as
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Select one: m




A. self-motivation

B. diplomacy

C. time management m




D. self-confidence - m ANS A. self-motivation m




The ability to understand others and have them understand you is known as
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A. self-confidence

B. teamwork and diplomacy m m




C. communication

, D. scene leadership - m m ANS C. communication m




The determination that prompt surgical care in the hospital is more important than performing
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time- consuming procedures in the field on a major trauma patient is based MOSTLY on:
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A. the lead EMT's decision.
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B. regional trauma guidelines. m m




C. EMS research. m




D. local protocols. - m m ANS C. EMS research. m m




The EMT is legally obligated to protect a patient's privacy according to
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A. APGAR

B. CQI

C. HIPAA

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What is an EMT's primary service area?
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A. The only area the EMT is certified to provide patient care
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B. The main area in which the EMS agency operates
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C. The area serviced by the EMT's medical director
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D. The location where the EMT provides essential care during a 9-1-1 call - ANS
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in which the EMS agency operates
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What should an EMT do to limit errors in the
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field? Select one:
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A. Contact medical direction before initiating any treatments.
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B. Carry an EMT text for reference at all times.
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C. Follow the agency's written protocols.
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D. Deviate from established standards when necessary. -
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written protocols.
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Which of the following courses requires about 150 hours of
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training? Select one:
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