West Coast EMT Blocks and Exam Package Deal with Complete Solutions 2023/2024

What is PPE? - Correct Answer Personal Protective Equipment If blood or body fluid is present and is subject to "splashing", what type of PPE should you wear? - Correct Answer Gloves, a standard surgical mask, eye protection, and gown If large amounts of body fluids are present, what should ...

1st Degree Burn Tissue Effected? Skin Color/Moisture/Appearance? - Correct Answer Superficial Thickness (Only Epidermis) Red Skin No Blisters or burns 2nd Degree Burn Tissue Effected? Skin Color/Moisture/Appearance? - Correct Answer Partial Thickness (epidermis and part of dermis) Not subc...

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...

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 ...

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 unti...

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 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 Answer a A patient who is experiencing aphasia is: a right hemisphere stroke b una...

A newborn's one minute APGAR score is 8. Which of the following EMT interventions will you provide to this newborn? A. routine post delivery care B. full resuscitation is needed and reassess APGAR score C. some resuscitation assistance such as oxygen D. continue to monitor and reassess the APGA...