West Coast EMT Exam Bundle With Complete Solutions!!

As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a patient with chest pain based on: Select one: A. medical director approval. B. the patient's condition. C. an order from a paramedic. D. the transport time to the hospital. - ANSWER-A. medical director approval. National guidelines...

Medical control is contacted by the EMT after a patient with chest pain refuses EMS care. The EMT defibrillates a cardiac arrest patient, begins CPR, and then contacts medical control. A physician gives the EMT an order via radio to administer oral glucose to a diabetic patient. Following an over...

what is the epiglottis? - ANSWER-a flap that flips down to cover the entry to the trachea during swallowing what is croup? - ANSWER-acute VIRAL inflammatory disease of larynx, primarily w/in the subglottic space -6 months to 6 years what is a pulmonary embolism? - ANSWER-A condition in which ...

A 60-year-old man is found to be unresponsive, pulseless, and apneic. You should: Select one: A. start CPR and transport immediately. B. begin CPR until an AED is available. C. withhold CPR until he is defibrillated. D. determine if he has a valid living will. - ANSWER-B. begin CPR until an AED...

A 30-year-old male was rescued after being lost in the woods for approximately 18 hours. The outside temperature is 30°F (-1°C). He is immediately placed in the warmed ambulance, where you perform a primary assessment. He is unresponsive, pale, and apneic. You should: Select one: A. assess for a...

A 30-year-old male experienced a generalized (tonic-clonic) seizure, which stopped before you arrived at the scene. The patient is conscious, is answering your questions appropriately, and refuses EMS transport. Which of the following would be the MOST compelling reason to disagree with his refusal ...

When a patient is unconscious, you may provide treatment under the concept of _________________. - ANSWER-Implied consent List conditions where minors may, by state law, give consent for medical care despite their young age. - ANSWER-Married, armed services, pregnant __________ is sometimes ne...

If blood or body fluid is present and is subject to "splashing", what type of PPE should you wear? - ANSWER-Gloves, a standard surgical mask, eye protection, and gown If large amounts of body fluids are present, what should you do? - ANSWER-Wear a gown and double gloves What are three things...

A 12-year-old male jumped approximately 12 feet from a tree and landed on his feet. He complains of pain to his lower back. What injury mechanism is MOST likely responsible for his back pain? Select one: A. Lateral impact to the spine B. Secondary fall after the initial impact C. Direct trauma t...

American Heart Association protocols are based on __________. Select one: A. theories ready for field trial B. trends in the EMS community C. opinions from a core group of cardiologists D. evidence-based research - ANSWER-D. As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a patient...

12-year-old male jumped approximately 12 feet from a tree and landed on his feet. He complains of pain to his lower back. What injury mechanism is MOST likely responsible for his back pain? A. Direct trauma to the spinal column B. Secondary fall after the initial impact C. Lateral impact to the s...

A patient sitting in chair leaning forward outstretched arms - ANSWER-Difficulty breathing When palpating the carotid pulse of a responsive patient - ANSWER-Avoid compressing both carotid arteries simultaneously You receive a call to a day care center for an unresponsive 8 month old - ANSWER-A...

he EMT should assess a patient's tidal volume by? A. observing for adequate chest rise B. assessing the facial area for cyanosis C. counting the patient's respiratory rate D. measuring the patient's oxygen saturation - ANSWER-A. Observing for adequate chest rise Tidal volume- the volume of a...

A palpable pulse is created by? - ANSWER-pressure waves through the arteries caused by cardiac contraction An elderly patient has fallen and hit her head. Your initial care should focus on? - ANSWER-airway, breathing, and circulation An injured patient is assigned a total score of 9 on the GCS...