West Coast EMT Exams

Stroke is the __ leading cause of death in the US. Correct Answer - third aneurysm Correct Answer - swelling of a blood vessel that weakens the vessel wall aphasia Correct Answer - inability to produce speech aura Correct Answer - warning sign for a seizure Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)...

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 driver involved in a rollover motor vehicle crash will MOST likely experience serious injuries or death if he or she: a. is wearing only a lap belt b. experienced multiple impacts c. remains within the vehicle d. is ejected or partially ejected Correct Answer - d. is ejected or partially eje...

Which of the following is an example of care that is provided using standing orders? 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...

Common signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction include all of the following, EXCEPT: A. abdominal cramps. B. drying of the eyes. C. flushing of the skin. D. persistent dry cough. Correct Answer - B. drying of the eyes. All of the following body structures are lined with mucous membranes, E...

Trauma Emergencies Correct Answer - Occur as a result of physical forces applied to the body Medical Emergencies Correct Answer - Include illnesses or conditions; these are not caused by an outside force. Index of Suspicion Correct Answer - Your awareness and concern for potentially serious un...

Brain stem is responsible for controlling what Correct Answer - Controls the most basic functions of the body including breathing, blood pressure, swallowing, pupil constriction, balance, heart rate, and consciousness At what point is it appropriate to suction from a patients mouth Correct Answer...

electrical conduction of the heart Correct Answer - The flow of electrical current causes smooth, coordinated heart contractions; they produce pumping action of the heart Depolarization Correct Answer - electrical charges on the surface of the muscle cell change from positive to negative Repol...

Know what cavitation is Correct Answer - Results from rapid changes in tissue and fluid pressure that occur with the passage of the projectile, can result in serious injury to internal organs distant to the actual path of the bullet. Know Newton's First Law of Motion Correct Answer - The first l...

Advanced EMT (AEMT) Correct Answer - An individual who has training in specific aspects of advanced life support, such as intravenous therapy, and the administration of certain emergency medications. Advanced Life Support (ALS) Correct Answer - Advanced lifesaving procedures, some of which are no...

Advanced EMT (AEMT) Correct Answer - An individual who has training in specific aspects of advanced life support, such as intravenous therapy, and the administration of certain emergency medications. Advanced Life Support (ALS) Correct Answer - Advanced lifesaving procedures, some of which are no...

Advanced EMT (AEMT) Correct Answer - An individual who has training in specific aspects of advanced life support, such as intravenous therapy, and the administration of certain emergency medications. Advanced Life Support (ALS) Correct Answer - Advanced lifesaving procedures, some of which are no...

A driver involved in a rollover motor vehicle crash will MOST likely experience serious injuries or death if he or she: A. experiences multiple impacts B. is wearing only a lap belt C. is ejected or partially ejected D. remains within the vehicle Correct Answer - C. is ejected or partially ...

A driver involved in a rollover motor vehicle crash will MOST likely experience serious injuries or death if he or she: A. experiences multiple impacts B. is wearing only a lap belt C. is ejected or partially ejected D. remains within the vehicle Correct Answer - C. is ejected or partially ...

A driver involved in a rollover motor vehicle crash will MOST likely experience serious injuries or death if he or she: A. experiences multiple impacts B. is wearing only a lap belt C. is ejected or partially ejected D. remains within the vehicle Correct Answer - C. is ejected or partially ...

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? Correct Answer - Energy transmission to the spine A 15-year-old female was struck by a small car while ri...

Bacterial Vaginosis Correct Answer - An overgrowth of bacteria in the vagina; characterized by itching, burning, or pain, and possibly a "fishy" smelling discharge. Cervix Correct Answer - The lower third, or neck, of the uterus. Chlamydia Correct Answer - A sexually transmitted disease caus...

coronal (frontal) plane Correct Answer - divides body into front and back sagittal (lateral) plane Correct Answer - divides body into left and right midsagittal (midline) plane Correct Answer - divides the body into equal left and right halves transverse (axial) plane Correct Answer - divid...

What is a functional behavior disorder Correct Answer - impairment of bodily function, despite normal brain structure? What is the most ominous sign of impending cardiac arrest in children Correct Answer - bradycardia EMR, EMT, AEMT, and paramedics are all trained in using an AED Correct Answe...

Assessing a diabetic patient Correct Answer - Scene safety:be aware of syringes and insulin bottles lying around. General impression: Look for ALOC, remember any unresponsive patient request ALS, hypoglycemic are mean drunks whereas hyperglycemic are restless with fruity breaths. Airway & breathing:...

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? A. Direct trauma to the spinal column B. Secondary fall after the initial impact C. Lateral impact to the...

Coronal Correct Answer - (frontal) refers to a plane that divides the body into anterior and posterior portions Tranverse Correct Answer - (Axial) top and bottom Saggital Correct Answer - Lateral - left and right Tendons Correct Answer - Connect muscle to bone Ligament Correct Answer - C...

Passenger safety mechanism Correct Answer - Complications of serious head trauma Correct Answer - Subdural hematoma Epidural hematoma Intracerebral hemorrhage Subarachnoid hemorrhage Layers of skin Correct Answer - Epidermis- outer layer, tough Dermis- inner layer, contains hair follicles...

cardi Correct Answer - heart hepat Correct Answer - liver nephr Correct Answer - kidney neur Correct Answer - nerves psych Correct Answer - mind thorac Correct Answer - chest hyper- Correct Answer - over, excessive, high hypo- Correct Answer - under, below normal tachy- Corre...

Anatomy of lower airway Correct Answer - Trachea, bronchioles, main bronchi, and alveoli Ventilation Correct Answer - movement of air in and out of the lungs Oxygenation Correct Answer - The process of delivering oxygen to the blood by diffusion from the alveoli following inhalation into the l...

Arterial Air Embolism Correct Answer - Air bubbles in the arterial blood vessels. Blunt Trauma Correct Answer - An impact on the body by objects that cause injury without penetrating soft tissues or internal organs and cavities. Cavitation Correct Answer - A phenomenon in which speed causes a ...

A driver involved in a rollover motor vehicle crash will MOST likely experience serious injuries or death if he or she: A. is ejected or partially ejected. B. experiences multiple impacts C. Remains within the vehicle D. is wearing only a lap belt Correct Answer - A. is ejected or partially ejec...

Kinetic energy is a calculation of: Correct Answer - weight and speed/ mass and velocity A 20-year old man has major open facial injuries after his vehicle struck a tree head-on. Which of the following findings within the car would MOST likely explain his injury pattern? Correct Answer - non inta...

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 medical transport helicopter is incoming and you are responsible for setting up the landing zone (LZ). You should: Select one: A. use yellow caution tape to mark of the LZ perimeter. B. ask bystanders to stand at all four corners of the LZ. C. place four flares 100 feet apart in an "X" patte...

menstruation starts Correct Answer - 11-16 purpose of the amniotic sac Correct Answer - protect and insulate fetus during true labor, contractions: Correct Answer - increase in intensity and become closer together the end of the third trimester the baby sinks into the birth canal (lightenin...