West coast emt block exam 2 2 latest version 200 questions answers 100 verified a grade

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A 60-year-
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old man is found to be unresponsive, pulseless, and apneic. You should: Select one:
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A. start CPR and transport immediately.
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B. begin CPR until an AED is available.
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C. withhold CPR until he is defibrillated.
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D. determine if he has a valid living will. Correct Answer -
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B. begin CPR until an AED is available.
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Basic life support (BLS) is defined as:
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Select one: H




A. basic lifesaving treatment that is performed by bystanders while EMS providers are en
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H route to the scene of an emergency.
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B. noninvasive emergency care that is used to treat conditions such as airway obstruction,
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H respiratory arrest, and cardiac arrest. H H H H




C. invasive emergency medical interventions such as intravenous therapy, manual
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H defibrillation, and advanced airway management. H H H H




D. any form of emergency medical treatment that is performed by advanced EMTs,
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H paramedics, physicians, and emergency nurses. Correct Answer - B. noninvasive
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emergency care that is used to treat conditions such as airway obstruction, respiratory arre
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st, and cardiac arrest.
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Between each chest compression, you should _
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Select one: H




A. check for a pulse H H H




B. allow full chest recoil
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C. administer a breath H H




D. remove your hands from the chest Correct Answer - B. allow full chest recoil
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Complications associated with chest compressions include all of the following, EXCEPT: Se
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lect one:
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A. a fractured sternum.
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B. gastric distention. H




C. rib fractures.
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D. liver laceration. Correct Answer - B. gastric distention.
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CPR is in progress on a pregnant woman. Shortly after manually displacing her uterus to t
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he left, return of spontaneous circulation occurs. Which of the following would MOST
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likely explain this?
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A. Displacement of her uterus caused blood to flow backward, which increased blood flow
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H to her heart.
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B. Increased blood flow to her heart caused her ventricles to stop fibrillating, which
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H restored her pulse. H H




C. Displacement of her uterus allowed her lungs to expand more fully, which restored her
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H pulse.

D. Pressure was relieved from her aorta and vena cava, which improved chest compression
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H effectiveness. Correct Answer - D. Pressure was relieved from her aorta and vena cava,
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which improved chest compression effectiveness.
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CPR retraining is the MOST effective when it:
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Select one: H

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A. occurs every 24 months.
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B. is delivered by computer.
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C. involves hands-on practice. H H




D. is self-paced and brief. Correct Answer - C. involves hands-on practice.
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CPR should be initiated when: Sele
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ct one:
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A. rigor mortis is obvious.
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B. signs of putrefaction are present.
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C. the carotid pulse is very weak.
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D. a valid living will is unavailable. Correct Answer - D. a valid living will is unavailable.
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CPR will NOT be effective if the patient is: Sele
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ct one:
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A. supine.

B. prone.

C. horizontal.

D. on a firm surface. Correct Answer - B. prone.
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