WEST COAST EMT BLOCK 1 PRACTICE
GUIDE UPDATED 2026 TESTED SOLUTIONS
⫸ If blood or body fluid is present and is subject to "splashing", what
type of PPE should you wear? Answer: Gloves, a standard surgical
mask, eye protection, and gown
⫸ If large amounts of body fluids are present, what should you do?
Answer: Wear a gown and double gloves
⫸ What are three things that you should always do to protect yourself
from disease transmission? Answer: Wear vinyl or letex gloves, assume
every patient is potentially infected, and wash your hands after each
patient interaction
⫸ When should you apply your PPE's? Answer: En route to a call
⫸ What form of protection is most likely to stop the spread of disease?
Answer: Hand washing
⫸ What should you do with sharp objects such as needles when in need
of disposing? Answer: Place in a "sharps" container
,⫸ The spread of pathogen through an inanimate object Answer: Indirect
contact
⫸ What is a communicable disease? Answer: A contagious disease
⫸ What is the name of the medical condition caused by the growth and
spread of small, harmful organisms within the body? Answer: Infectious
disease
⫸ The transmission of an organism from person to person through
touch. Answer: Direct Contact
⫸ Microorganisms that are present in human blood and can cause
disease in humans Answer: Bloodborne Pathogens
⫸ The spread of infectious agents through mechanisms such as droplets
or dust Answer: Airborne Transmission
⫸ The contamination of food or water with an organism that can cause
disease Answer: Foodborne Transmission
⫸ The spread of infection by animals or insects that carry an organism
from one person or place to another. Answer: Vector-borne
Transmission
, ⫸ What are the five stages of the grieving process? Answer: Denial,
Anger/Hostility, Bargaining, Depression, and Acceptance
⫸ What stage of the grieving process is identified by internalized anger,
hopelessness, and the desire to die? Answer: Depression
⫸ The stage of the grieving process that involves refusal to accept
diagnosis or care is known as Answer: Denial
⫸ The stage of the grieving process where an attempt is made to secure
a prize for good behavior or promise to change one's lifestyle is known
as Answer: Bargaining
⫸ The stage of grieving where the person is ready to die is known as
Answer: Acceptance
⫸ What is the name of the team of psychological professionals that
work with EMS professionals to work out stressful events? Answer:
Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM)
⫸ From the age of 1 to the age of 40, what is the leading cause of death?
Answer: Trauma
⫸ What organization created the guidelines of EMS training? Answer:
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
GUIDE UPDATED 2026 TESTED SOLUTIONS
⫸ If blood or body fluid is present and is subject to "splashing", what
type of PPE should you wear? Answer: Gloves, a standard surgical
mask, eye protection, and gown
⫸ If large amounts of body fluids are present, what should you do?
Answer: Wear a gown and double gloves
⫸ What are three things that you should always do to protect yourself
from disease transmission? Answer: Wear vinyl or letex gloves, assume
every patient is potentially infected, and wash your hands after each
patient interaction
⫸ When should you apply your PPE's? Answer: En route to a call
⫸ What form of protection is most likely to stop the spread of disease?
Answer: Hand washing
⫸ What should you do with sharp objects such as needles when in need
of disposing? Answer: Place in a "sharps" container
,⫸ The spread of pathogen through an inanimate object Answer: Indirect
contact
⫸ What is a communicable disease? Answer: A contagious disease
⫸ What is the name of the medical condition caused by the growth and
spread of small, harmful organisms within the body? Answer: Infectious
disease
⫸ The transmission of an organism from person to person through
touch. Answer: Direct Contact
⫸ Microorganisms that are present in human blood and can cause
disease in humans Answer: Bloodborne Pathogens
⫸ The spread of infectious agents through mechanisms such as droplets
or dust Answer: Airborne Transmission
⫸ The contamination of food or water with an organism that can cause
disease Answer: Foodborne Transmission
⫸ The spread of infection by animals or insects that carry an organism
from one person or place to another. Answer: Vector-borne
Transmission
, ⫸ What are the five stages of the grieving process? Answer: Denial,
Anger/Hostility, Bargaining, Depression, and Acceptance
⫸ What stage of the grieving process is identified by internalized anger,
hopelessness, and the desire to die? Answer: Depression
⫸ The stage of the grieving process that involves refusal to accept
diagnosis or care is known as Answer: Denial
⫸ The stage of the grieving process where an attempt is made to secure
a prize for good behavior or promise to change one's lifestyle is known
as Answer: Bargaining
⫸ The stage of grieving where the person is ready to die is known as
Answer: Acceptance
⫸ What is the name of the team of psychological professionals that
work with EMS professionals to work out stressful events? Answer:
Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM)
⫸ From the age of 1 to the age of 40, what is the leading cause of death?
Answer: Trauma
⫸ What organization created the guidelines of EMS training? Answer:
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
