West Coast Block 3 Quiz Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

West Coast Block 3 Quiz Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified A patient has a sucking chest wound. What should you apply first? A. A bulky dressing B. An occlusive dressing C. A pressure bandage D. A tourniquet What is the primary concern when treating a patient with a head injury? A. Bleeding control B. Maintaining airway and preventing increased pressure in the brain C. Removing the helmet D. Elevating the legs What vital sign change usually appears first in compensated shock? A. Increased heart rate B. Decreased blood pressure 2 C. Slowed respirations D. Dilated pupils What’s the best method for opening the airway of an unconscious trauma patient? A. Jaw-thrust maneuver B. Head-tilt, chin-lift C. Heimlich maneuver D. Recovery position A young male is hit in the head with a baseball. He is confused and has one pupil larger than the other. What should you suspect? A. Traumatic brain injury B. Heat stroke C. Retinal detachment D. Seizure disorder A patient is bleeding heavily from a wound on the thigh. What is your first step? A. Apply direct pressure 3 B. Splint the leg C. Elevate the leg D. Apply a cold compress A patient has been vomiting blood and has low blood pressure. What type of shock is likely? A. Hypovolemic shock B. Neurogenic shock C. Septic shock D. Cardiogenic shock Which finding indicates a possible spinal injury? A. Numbness or tingling in the extremities B. Sweaty and warm skin C. Fast pupil response D. Loud snoring You arrive to find a man lying on the ground with shallow breathing and bruises on his chest after a fall. What is your next step? 4 A. Provide oxygen and prepare to assist ventilations B. Administer glucose C. Start CPR immediately D. Roll him onto his side