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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...

EMT FISDAP READINESS EXAM 4 Questions & Answers-In contrast to the assessment of a trauma patient, assessment of a medical patient: almost exclusively focuses on physical signs that indicate the patient is experiencing a problem. is focused on the nature of illness, the patient's chief complaint, and his or her symptoms. requires a thorough head-to-toe exam that involves a detailed assessment of all body systems. is not as complex for the EMT because most patients typically present ...

JBL EMT FINAL EXAM As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a patient with chest pain based on: Select one: A. the transport time to the hospital. B. medical director approval. C. an order from a paramedic. D. the patient's condition. - ANSWER B. medical director approval. EMT training in nearly every state meets or exceeds the guidelines recommended by the: Select one: A. National Highway Traffic Safet...

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. evidence-based research 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. - AN...

Prehospital Emergency Care, 11e (Mistovich et al.) Chapter 1 Emergency Care Systems, Research, and Public Health 1) What is a primary purpose of the modern-day EMS system? A) Provide a means of transport to and from the hospital B) Ensure that all members of society have equal access to hospitals C) Decrease the incidence of death and disability related to injury and illness D) Provide emergency health care services to medically underserved areas Answer: C Diff: 2 Page Ref: 7 Objective:...

EMT FISDAP READINESS EXAM 4 (2022/2023) WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION In contrast to the assessment of a trauma patient, assessment of a medical patient: almost exclusively focuses on physical signs that indicate the patient is experiencing a problem. is focused on the nature of illness, the patient's chief complaint, and his or her symptoms. requires a thorough head-to-toe exam that involves a detailed assessment of all body systems. is not as complex for the EMT because most p...

West Coast EMT Block #4 Exam Questions and Answers, A+ Guide-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 - D. Energy transmission to the spine A 15-year-old female was struck by a smal...

West Coast EMT Final Exam Questions with Verified Answers (2023/2024 New!!) Q: External bleeding from a vein is relatively easy to control because Answer: veins are under a lower pressure. Q: According to the rule of palm method for estimating the extent of a patient's burns, the palm of the patient's hand is equal to of his or her total BSA. Answer: 1% Q: In which of the following patients should you remove an impaled object?- Answer: a pulseless and apneic patient ...

The ability to understand others and have them understand you is known as __________. Select one: A. self-confidence B. scene leadership C. communication D. teamwork and diplomacy correct answer: C. communication Which of the following courses requires about 150 hours of training? Select one: A. EMT B. Paramedic C. EMR D. AEMT correct answer: A. EMT What is an EMT's primary service area? Select one: A. The area serviced by the EMT's medical director B. The main area in whi...

American Heart Association protocols are based on _________ correct answer: A. Evidence- Based Research As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a patient with chest pain based on: correct answer: B. Medical director approval National guidelines for EMS care are intended to __________. correct answer: D.provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States Online medical control requires __________. correct answer: A. phone or radio contact with the ...