by hodkiewicz.adonis
Get ready to put your emergency medical skills to the test with the West Coast EMT Exam Quiz! Designed to challenge and enhance your knowledge, this quiz covers a range of topics crucial for any aspiring EMT. Whether you’re preparing for certification or just brushing up on your skills, these questions will help you gauge your readiness and identify areas for improvement. Good luck, and remember, every answer brings you one step closer to becoming a proficient EMT!
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West Coast EMT Exam Quiz Questions Overview
1. What is the primary purpose of an EMT’s initial assessment?
To diagnose the patient’s condition
To provide immediate life-saving interventions
To gather the patient’s medical history
To transport the patient to the hospital
2. Which of the following is NOT a component of the SAMPLE history?
Signs and Symptoms
Allergies
Medications
Pulse
3. What is the correct compression to ventilation ratio for adult CPR?
15:2
30:2
20:2
25:2
4. Which of the following is a contraindication for the use of a nasopharyngeal airway?
Unconscious patient
Patient with a gag reflex
Patient with a suspected skull fracture
Patient with respiratory distress
5. What does the ‘P’ in the OPQRST mnemonic stand for?
Pallor
Pain
Provocation/Palliation
Pulse
6. Which of the following is the most appropriate method for opening the airway of a trauma patient?
Head-tilt, chin-lift
Jaw-thrust maneuver
Heimlich maneuver
Tongue-jaw lift
7. What does AED stand for?
Automatic Emergency Device
Automated External Defibrillator
Automatic External Defibrillator
Automated Emergency Device
8. Which of the following is a sign of hypovolemic shock?
Hypertension
Bradycardia
Tachycardia
Warm, flushed skin
9. What is the first step in controlling external bleeding?
Apply a tourniquet
Elevate the injured limb
Apply direct pressure
Use a pressure point
10. Which of the following is an early sign of respiratory distress in a pediatric patient?
Cyanosis
Bradycardia
Nasal flaring
Unresponsiveness
11. What is the normal range for an adult’s respiratory rate?
8-12 breaths per minute
12-20 breaths per minute
20-28 breaths per minute
28-36 breaths per minute
12. Which of the following is the correct sequence for the primary survey (ABCs) in emergency care?
Airway, Breathing, Circulation
Airway, Circulation, Breathing
Breathing, Airway, Circulation
Circulation, Airway, Breathing
13. What is the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) used to assess?
Cardiac function
Respiratory function
Neurological function
Renal function
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