WEST COAST EMT BLOCK 3 EXAM:
2025/2026 WITH
CORRECT/ACCURATE ANSWERS
A 40-year-old patient without a history of seizures experiences a
generalized (tonic-clonic) seizure. The LEAST likely cause of this
seizure is:
a epilepsy
b a brain tumor
c intracraniular bleeding - CORRECT ANSWERS- a
Common interventions used to stimulate spontaneous
respirations in the newborn include all of the following, EXCEPT:
A. suctioning of the upper airway.
B. thorough drying with a towel.
C. positive-pressure ventilations.
D. some form of tactile stimulation. - CORRECT ANSWERS- c
Eclampsia is MOST accurately defined as:
A. high levels of protein in the patient's urine.
B. hypertension in the 20th week of pregnancy.
C. seizures that result from severe hypertension.
,D. a blood pressure greater than 140/90 mm Hg. - CORRECT
ANSWERS- c
Fetal complications associated with drug- or alcohol-addicted
mothers include all of the following, EXCEPT:
A. low birth weight
.B. profound tachycardia.
C. premature delivery.
D. respiratory depression. - CORRECT ANSWERS- b
In contrast to a full-term infant, a premature infant:
A. has an even proportionately larger head
.B. is often covered with excess vernix material.
C. is one who is born before 38 weeks' gestation.
D. retains heat better because of excess body hair. - CORRECT
ANSWERS- a
In contrast to abruptio placenta, placenta previa:Select one:
A. may not present with heavy vaginal bleeding.
B. may present without significant abdominal pain.
C. is caused by hypertension or abdominal trauma.
D. is typically associated with severe abdominal pain. - CORRECT
ANSWERS- b
,The term primigravida refers to a woman who:
A. has never been pregnant.
B. has had only one live birth.
C. is pregnant for the first time.
D. has had more than one live baby. - CORRECT ANSWERS- c
The umbilical cord:
A. separates from the placenta shortly after birth.
B. carries blood away from the baby via the artery.
C. carries oxygen to the baby via the umbilical vein.
D. contains two veins and one large umbilical artery. - CORRECT
ANSWERS- c
Which of the following is NOT a component of the Apgar score?
A. pulse
B. activity
C. grimace
D. body size - CORRECT ANSWERS- d
Which of the following occurs during true labor?
A. Uterine contractions decrease in intensity.
B. The uterus becomes very soft and movable.
C. Uterine contractions become more regular.
, D. Uterine contractions last about 10 seconds - CORRECT
ANSWERS- c
Which of the following statements regarding a breech
presentation is MOST correct?
A. A breech presentation occurs when the buttocks are the
presenting part.
B. There is minimal risk of trauma to the infant with a breech
presentation.
C. It is impossible to deliver a breech presentation in the
prehospital setting.
D. Breech deliveries occur rapidly, so the EMT should deliver at
the scene. - CORRECT ANSWERS- a
A normal level of consciousness in an infant or child is
characterized by:
A. normal interactiveness, awareness to time, and pink skin color.
B. awareness to place, pink and dry skin, and consistent eye
contact.
C. crying or combativeness, good muscle tone, and awareness to
time.
D. age-appropriate behavior, good muscle tone, and good eye
contact. - CORRECT ANSWERS- d
An infant with severe dehydration would be expected to present
with:
2025/2026 WITH
CORRECT/ACCURATE ANSWERS
A 40-year-old patient without a history of seizures experiences a
generalized (tonic-clonic) seizure. The LEAST likely cause of this
seizure is:
a epilepsy
b a brain tumor
c intracraniular bleeding - CORRECT ANSWERS- a
Common interventions used to stimulate spontaneous
respirations in the newborn include all of the following, EXCEPT:
A. suctioning of the upper airway.
B. thorough drying with a towel.
C. positive-pressure ventilations.
D. some form of tactile stimulation. - CORRECT ANSWERS- c
Eclampsia is MOST accurately defined as:
A. high levels of protein in the patient's urine.
B. hypertension in the 20th week of pregnancy.
C. seizures that result from severe hypertension.
,D. a blood pressure greater than 140/90 mm Hg. - CORRECT
ANSWERS- c
Fetal complications associated with drug- or alcohol-addicted
mothers include all of the following, EXCEPT:
A. low birth weight
.B. profound tachycardia.
C. premature delivery.
D. respiratory depression. - CORRECT ANSWERS- b
In contrast to a full-term infant, a premature infant:
A. has an even proportionately larger head
.B. is often covered with excess vernix material.
C. is one who is born before 38 weeks' gestation.
D. retains heat better because of excess body hair. - CORRECT
ANSWERS- a
In contrast to abruptio placenta, placenta previa:Select one:
A. may not present with heavy vaginal bleeding.
B. may present without significant abdominal pain.
C. is caused by hypertension or abdominal trauma.
D. is typically associated with severe abdominal pain. - CORRECT
ANSWERS- b
,The term primigravida refers to a woman who:
A. has never been pregnant.
B. has had only one live birth.
C. is pregnant for the first time.
D. has had more than one live baby. - CORRECT ANSWERS- c
The umbilical cord:
A. separates from the placenta shortly after birth.
B. carries blood away from the baby via the artery.
C. carries oxygen to the baby via the umbilical vein.
D. contains two veins and one large umbilical artery. - CORRECT
ANSWERS- c
Which of the following is NOT a component of the Apgar score?
A. pulse
B. activity
C. grimace
D. body size - CORRECT ANSWERS- d
Which of the following occurs during true labor?
A. Uterine contractions decrease in intensity.
B. The uterus becomes very soft and movable.
C. Uterine contractions become more regular.
, D. Uterine contractions last about 10 seconds - CORRECT
ANSWERS- c
Which of the following statements regarding a breech
presentation is MOST correct?
A. A breech presentation occurs when the buttocks are the
presenting part.
B. There is minimal risk of trauma to the infant with a breech
presentation.
C. It is impossible to deliver a breech presentation in the
prehospital setting.
D. Breech deliveries occur rapidly, so the EMT should deliver at
the scene. - CORRECT ANSWERS- a
A normal level of consciousness in an infant or child is
characterized by:
A. normal interactiveness, awareness to time, and pink skin color.
B. awareness to place, pink and dry skin, and consistent eye
contact.
C. crying or combativeness, good muscle tone, and awareness to
time.
D. age-appropriate behavior, good muscle tone, and good eye
contact. - CORRECT ANSWERS- d
An infant with severe dehydration would be expected to present
with:
