West Coast EMT Block Exam #3 2026/2027 – Emergency Medical Services Clinical Scenarios Practice Questions with Verified Answers – EMS Study Guide – Instant Download

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WEST COAST EMT BLOCK EXAM #3
2026 WITH QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS

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 of transport?
Select one:
A. His Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score is 15
B. His wife states that this was his "usual" seizure
C. He has experienced seizures since he was 20
D. He is currently not prescribed any medications - correct answer-D. He is
currently not prescribed any medications




A patient who is possibly experiencing a stroke is NOT eligible for
thrombolytic (fibrinolytic) therapy if he or she:
Select one:
A. has had a prior heart attack.
B. has bleeding within the brain.
C. has a GCS score that is less than 8.
D. is older than 60 years of age. - correct answer-B. has bleeding within the
brain.

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A patient whose speech is slurred and difficult to understand is
experiencing:
Select one:
A. paraplegia.
B. dysphagia.
C. dysarthria.
D. aphasia. - correct answer-C. dysarthria.




A patient with an altered mental status is:
Select one:
A. typically alert but is confused as to preceding events.
B. not thinking clearly or is incapable of being aroused.
C. usually able to be aroused with a painful stimulus.
D. completely unresponsive to all forms of stimuli. - correct answer-B. not
thinking clearly or is incapable of being aroused.




During the primary assessment of a semiconscious 70-year-old female, you
should:
Select one:
A. insert a nasopharyngeal airway and assist ventilations.
B. ask family members if the patient has a history of stroke.
C. immediately determine the patient's blood glucose level.
D. ensure a patent airway and support ventilation as needed. - correct
answer-D. ensure a patent airway and support ventilation as needed.

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Interruption of cerebral blood flow may result from all of the following,
EXCEPT:
Select one:
A. an embolism.
B. cerebral vasodilation.
C. a thrombus.
D. an acute arterial rupture. - correct answer-B. cerebral vasodilation.




The left cerebral hemisphere controls:
Select one:
A. heart rate and pupil reaction.
B. the right side of the face.
C. breathing and blood pressure.
D. the right side of the body. - correct answer-D. the right side of the body.




The MOST significant risk factor for a hemorrhagic stroke is:
Select one:
A. diabetes mellitus.
B. hypertension.
C. heavy exertion.
D. severe stress. - correct answer-B. hypertension.

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The three major parts of the brain are the:
Select one:
A. midbrain, cerebellum, and spinal cord.
B. brain stem, midbrain, and spinal cord.
C. cerebellum, medulla, and occiput.
D. cerebrum, cerebellum, and brain stem. - correct answer-D. cerebrum,
cerebellum, and brain stem.




When assessing for arm drift of a patient with a suspected stroke, you
should:
Select one:
A. ask the patient to close his or her eyes during the assessment.
B. expect to see one arm slowly drift down to the patient's side.
C. observe movement of the arms for approximately 2 minutes.
D. ask the patient to hold his or her arms up with the palms down. - correct
answer-A. ask the patient to close his or her eyes during the assessment.




When caring for a patient with documented hypoglycemia, you should be
MOST alert for:
Select one:
A. a seizure.
B. respiratory distress.
C. an acute stroke.
D. a febrile convulsion. - correct answer-A. a seizure.