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West Coast EMT - Block 4 Exam 2023/2024 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 to the spinal column D. Energy transmission to the spine - ANSWER D. Energy transmission to the spine ...

West Coast EMT Block 2 Exam 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 is available. Basic life support (BLS) is defined as: Select one: A. basic lifesaving treatment that is performed by by...

WEST COAST EMT BLOCK 2_Updated Questions and Answers 100% A+_ Signs of adequate breathing in the adult include all of the following, EXCEPT: A. pink, warm, dry skin B. shallow chest rise C. symmetrical chest movement D. a respiratory rate of 16 breaths/min - CORRECT ANSWER-B. shallow chest rise shallow chest rise= reduced tidal volume The 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 pat...

WEST COAST EMT BLOCK 2_Questions and Answers 100% A+_ When ventilating an apneic adult with a simple barrier device, you should squeeze the bag: A. until its empty B. over a period of 2 seconds C. at a rate of 20 breaths/min D. until visible chest rise is noted - CORRECT ANSWER-D. until visible chest rise is noted The 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 ra...

West Coast EMT Block 2 Study Guide Loaded With Questions and Answers 100% Excel and Already Graded A+ Over 150 Questions Updated A 20 year old male has a large laceration to his wrist. He is holding a blood- soaked towel over the wound, but it continues to bleed rapidly. You should A. Apply pressure to the brachial artery. B. Administer high-flow supplemental oxygen C. Apply a tourniquet proximal to the wrist D. Wrap the towel with pressure bandages - CORRECT ANSWER-Apply a tourniquet...

West Coast EMT Block 2 Study Guide Loaded With Questions and Answers 100% Excel and Already Graded A+ A 20 year old male has a large laceration to his wrist. He is holding a blood- soaked towel over the wound, but it continues to bleed rapidly. You should A. Apply pressure to the brachial artery. B. Administer high-flow supplemental oxygen C. Apply a tourniquet proximal to the wrist D. Wrap the towel with pressure bandages - CORRECT ANSWER-Apply a tourniquet proximal to the wrist P...

West Coast EMT Block 2 Exam Detailed with Questions and Answers Already Graded A+ 100% 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 carotid pulse for up to 60 seconds. B. apply chemical heat packs to his groin and axillae. C. apply an AED...

West Coast EMT Block 2 Exam Detailed Quiz with Questions and Answers Already Graded A+ 100% Excel Updated 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 carotid pulse for up to 60 seconds. B. apply chemical heat packs to his groin and axillae...

West Coast EMT Block #2 Exam, Correct Questions and Answers 100% Excel Already A+ Graded Ten days after treating a 34-year-old patient with tuberculosis, you are given a tuberculin skin test, which yields a positive result. This MOST likely indicates that: Select one: A. the disease is dormant in your body, but will probably never cause symptoms. B. you are actively infected with tuberculosis and should be treated immediately. C. you were exposed to another infected person prior to treat...

West Coast EMT Block #2 Exam, Questions with the Correct Answers Rated 100% Pass and A+ Graded Ten days after treating a 34-year-old patient with tuberculosis, you are given a tuberculin skin test, which yields a positive result. This MOST likely indicates that: Select one: A. the disease is dormant in your body, but will probably never cause symptoms. B. you are actively infected with tuberculosis and should be treated immediately. C. you were exposed to another infected person prior to ...

West Coast EMT Block #2 Exam Updated Questions and answers 100% Already A+ Graded 2024 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. - CORRECT ANSWER-B. begin CPR until an AED is available. Basic life support (BLS) is defined as: Select one: A. basic lifesaving treatmen...

West Coast EMT Block #2 Exam Reviewed and Updated Questions and answers 100% Already A+ Graded 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. - CORRECT ANSWER-B. begin CPR until an AED is available. Basic life support (BLS) is defined as: Select one: A. basic lifesaving ...