West Coast EMT Block 2 Exam Questions and Answers(Rated 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. He is assigned a score of 2 for eye opening, a score of 3 for verbal response, and a score of 4 for motor response. Which of the following clinical findings is consistent with his GCS score? - ANSWER-Opens eyes in response to pain, uses inappropriate words, withdraws from pain During an EMS call, you should take standard precautions? - ANSWER-before exiting the ambulance and before actual patient contact In patients with deeply pigmented skin, changes in color may be apparent only in certain areas, such as the? - ANSWER-lips or oral mucosa Reassessment is performed to determine all of the following, EXCEPT? - ANSWER-the reason why the patient called EMS The chief complaint is MOST accurately defined as the? - ANSWER-most serious thing the patient is concerned about The rapid exam of a patient that occurs following the primary assessment should take no longer than? - ANSWER-60 to 90 seconds