WEST COAST EMT BLOCK 3 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
2026/2027
Brain stem is responsible for controlling what - ANS 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 - ANS It is appropriate to
suction from a patients mouth before ventilating and or inserting an oral airway
In regards to generalized seizures the nature of their consciousness should look like - ANS It
should appear as an altered mental status that should improve in a few minutes
Status Epilepticus can be defined as - ANS A seizure that consists of an altered level of
consciousness lasting more than 5 to 30 minutes without the return of consciousness
Dysarthria - ANS slurred speech
dysphasia - ANS impairment in production of speech, loss of language
Dysphagia - ANS difficulty swallowing or eating
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, In regards to febrile seizures - ANS they are considered benign but should still be evaluated
A female patient tells you she suffers from excessive thirst and also tells you she has diabetes.
She then tells you she is also on the anti seizure medication Depacol. How would your treat the
patient? - ANS Assess the patients glucose level and give her oxygen and monitor her airway
as well as her BGL; no recovery position, no water or glucose
In regards to the Cincinnati stroke scale after instructing the patient to lift his hands up with his
eyes closed they fall, what should you do next? - ANS repeat the process, ask him to close
their eyes and lift up their arms yourself
How do you transport a stroke patient with a paralyzed extremity? - ANS Transport them
paralyzed side down
Does the spleen digest? - ANS No; the stomach and pancreas create enzymes to digest
How do the kidneys regulate BP by using sodium? - ANS If the BP is too high, then the
kidneys release sodium; if the BP is too low then the kidneys keep the sodium
What wraps around the organs of the abdomen - ANS Visceral peritoneum; known as the
inner layer
What does the parietal peritoneum line? - ANS Surrounds the abdomen and pelvis; known as
the outer layer
Pain in visceral is describes as - ANS Broad and not easily pinpointed; not local
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
2026/2027
Brain stem is responsible for controlling what - ANS 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 - ANS It is appropriate to
suction from a patients mouth before ventilating and or inserting an oral airway
In regards to generalized seizures the nature of their consciousness should look like - ANS It
should appear as an altered mental status that should improve in a few minutes
Status Epilepticus can be defined as - ANS A seizure that consists of an altered level of
consciousness lasting more than 5 to 30 minutes without the return of consciousness
Dysarthria - ANS slurred speech
dysphasia - ANS impairment in production of speech, loss of language
Dysphagia - ANS difficulty swallowing or eating
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, In regards to febrile seizures - ANS they are considered benign but should still be evaluated
A female patient tells you she suffers from excessive thirst and also tells you she has diabetes.
She then tells you she is also on the anti seizure medication Depacol. How would your treat the
patient? - ANS Assess the patients glucose level and give her oxygen and monitor her airway
as well as her BGL; no recovery position, no water or glucose
In regards to the Cincinnati stroke scale after instructing the patient to lift his hands up with his
eyes closed they fall, what should you do next? - ANS repeat the process, ask him to close
their eyes and lift up their arms yourself
How do you transport a stroke patient with a paralyzed extremity? - ANS Transport them
paralyzed side down
Does the spleen digest? - ANS No; the stomach and pancreas create enzymes to digest
How do the kidneys regulate BP by using sodium? - ANS If the BP is too high, then the
kidneys release sodium; if the BP is too low then the kidneys keep the sodium
What wraps around the organs of the abdomen - ANS Visceral peritoneum; known as the
inner layer
What does the parietal peritoneum line? - ANS Surrounds the abdomen and pelvis; known as
the outer layer
Pain in visceral is describes as - ANS Broad and not easily pinpointed; not local
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