WEST COAST EMT BLOCK1 EXAM (ACTUAL
2024-2025) QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS
A young male was shot in the abdomen by an unknown type of
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gun. He is semiconscious, has shallow breathing, and is bleedin
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g externally from the wound. As you control the external bleedi
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ng, your partner should:
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Select one: H
A. perform a secondary assessment.
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B. apply a nonrebreathing mask.
H H H H
C. obtain baseline vital signs.
H H H H
D. assist the patient's ventilations.
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D. assist the patient's ventilations.
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A patient with a head injury presents with abnormal flexion of hi
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s extremities. What numeric value should you assign to him for
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motor response? H
Select one: H
A. 5 H
B. 3 H
C. 2 H
D. 4 H
B. 3 H
We have an expert-written solution to this problem!
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, WEST COAST EMT BLOCK1 EXAM (ACTUAL
2024-2025) QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS
A tight-fitting motorcycle helmet should be left in place unless:
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Select one: H
A. the patient complains of severe neck or back pain.
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B. the helmet is equipped with a full face shield or visor.
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C. it interferes with your assessment of the airway.
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D. the patient must be placed onto a long backboard.
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C. it interferes with your assessment of the airway.
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An indicator of an expanding intracranial hematoma or rapidly
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progressing brain swelling is: H H H
Select one: H
A. acute unilateral paralysis following the injury.
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B. a progressively lowering blood pressure.
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C. a rapid deterioration of neurologic signs.
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D. an acute increase in the patient's pulse rate.
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C. a rapid deterioration of neurologic signs.
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Common signs and symptoms of a serious head injury include all
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of the following, EXCEPT:
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Select one: H
, WEST COAST EMT BLOCK1 EXAM (ACTUAL
2024-2025) QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS
A. CSF leakage from the ears.
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B. decerebrate posturing.
H H
C. a rapid, thready pulse.
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D. widening pulse pressure.
H H H
C. a rapid, thready pulse.
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During your primary assessment of a 19-year-
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old unconscious male who experienced severe head trauma, you
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note that his respirations are rapid, irregular, and shallow. He ha
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s bloody secretions draining from his mouth and nose. You shou
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ld:
Select one: H
A. assist his ventilations with a BVM.
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B. pack his nostrils to stop the drainage of blood.
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C. suction his oropharynx for up to 15 seconds.
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D. immobilize his spine and transport immediately.
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C. suction his oropharynx for up to 15 seconds.
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Hyperextension injuries of the spine are MOST commonly the reH H H H H H H H H
sult of: H
Select one: H
A. diving.
H
, WEST COAST EMT BLOCK1 EXAM (ACTUAL
2024-2025) QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS
B. hangings.
H
C. falls.
H
D. compression.
H
B. hangings.
H
In contrast to a cerebral concussion, a cerebral contusion: Selec
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t one:
H
A. involves physical injury to the brain tissue.
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B. does not cause pressure within the skull.
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C. usually does not cause a loss of consciousness.
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D. results from a laceration to the brain tissue.
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A. involves physical injury to the brain tissue.
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Once a cervical collar has been applied to a patient with a possi
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ble spinal injury, it should not be removed unless:
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Select one: H
A. sensory and motor functions remain intact.
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B. it causes a problem managing the airway.
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C. lateral immobilization has been applied.
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D. the patient adamantly denies neck pain.
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2024-2025) QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS
A young male was shot in the abdomen by an unknown type of
H H H H H H H H H H H H H
gun. He is semiconscious, has shallow breathing, and is bleedin
H H H H H H H H H
g externally from the wound. As you control the external bleedi
H H H H H H H H H H
ng, your partner should:
H H H
Select one: H
A. perform a secondary assessment.
H H H H
B. apply a nonrebreathing mask.
H H H H
C. obtain baseline vital signs.
H H H H
D. assist the patient's ventilations.
H H H H
D. assist the patient's ventilations.
H H H H
A patient with a head injury presents with abnormal flexion of hi
H H H H H H H H H H H
s extremities. What numeric value should you assign to him for
H H H H H H H H H H H
motor response? H
Select one: H
A. 5 H
B. 3 H
C. 2 H
D. 4 H
B. 3 H
We have an expert-written solution to this problem!
H H H H H H H
, WEST COAST EMT BLOCK1 EXAM (ACTUAL
2024-2025) QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS
A tight-fitting motorcycle helmet should be left in place unless:
H H H H H H H H H
Select one: H
A. the patient complains of severe neck or back pain.
H H H H H H H H H
B. the helmet is equipped with a full face shield or visor.
H H H H H H H H H H H
C. it interferes with your assessment of the airway.
H H H H H H H H
D. the patient must be placed onto a long backboard.
H H H H H H H H H
C. it interferes with your assessment of the airway.
H H H H H H H H
An indicator of an expanding intracranial hematoma or rapidly
H H H H H H H H H
progressing brain swelling is: H H H
Select one: H
A. acute unilateral paralysis following the injury.
H H H H H H
B. a progressively lowering blood pressure.
H H H H H
C. a rapid deterioration of neurologic signs.
H H H H H H
D. an acute increase in the patient's pulse rate.
H H H H H H H H
C. a rapid deterioration of neurologic signs.
H H H H H H
Common signs and symptoms of a serious head injury include all
H H H H H H H H H H
of the following, EXCEPT:
H H H H
Select one: H
, WEST COAST EMT BLOCK1 EXAM (ACTUAL
2024-2025) QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS
A. CSF leakage from the ears.
H H H H H
B. decerebrate posturing.
H H
C. a rapid, thready pulse.
H H H H
D. widening pulse pressure.
H H H
C. a rapid, thready pulse.
H H H H
During your primary assessment of a 19-year-
H H H H H H
old unconscious male who experienced severe head trauma, you
H H H H H H H H H
note that his respirations are rapid, irregular, and shallow. He ha
H H H H H H H H H H
s bloody secretions draining from his mouth and nose. You shou
H H H H H H H H H H
ld:
Select one: H
A. assist his ventilations with a BVM.
H H H H H H
B. pack his nostrils to stop the drainage of blood.
H H H H H H H H H
C. suction his oropharynx for up to 15 seconds.
H H H H H H H H
D. immobilize his spine and transport immediately.
H H H H H H
C. suction his oropharynx for up to 15 seconds.
H H H H H H H H
Hyperextension injuries of the spine are MOST commonly the reH H H H H H H H H
sult of: H
Select one: H
A. diving.
H
, WEST COAST EMT BLOCK1 EXAM (ACTUAL
2024-2025) QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS
B. hangings.
H
C. falls.
H
D. compression.
H
B. hangings.
H
In contrast to a cerebral concussion, a cerebral contusion: Selec
H H H H H H H H H
t one:
H
A. involves physical injury to the brain tissue.
H H H H H H H
B. does not cause pressure within the skull.
H H H H H H H
C. usually does not cause a loss of consciousness.
H H H H H H H H
D. results from a laceration to the brain tissue.
H H H H H H H H
A. involves physical injury to the brain tissue.
H H H H H H H
Once a cervical collar has been applied to a patient with a possi
H H H H H H H H H H H H
ble spinal injury, it should not be removed unless:
H H H H H H H H
Select one: H
A. sensory and motor functions remain intact.
H H H H H H
B. it causes a problem managing the airway.
H H H H H H H
C. lateral immobilization has been applied.
H H H H H
D. the patient adamantly denies neck pain.
H H H H H H
