WEST COAST EMT BLOCK 3 EXAM ACTUAL COMPLETE
REAL EXAM (2026 UPDATE ) | COMPREHESIVE STUDY
GUIDE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS ( EXPERT
VERIFIED AND DETAILED ANSWERS) FOR QUARANTEED
PASS | ALREADY A+ GRADED | NEWEST UPDATE 2026 |
GET IT RIGHT!!
Brain stem is responsible for controlling what - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-It should appear as an altered mental status that should
improve in a few minutes
Status Epilepticus can be defined as - ANSWER-A seizure that consists of an
altered level of consciousness lasting more than 5 to 30 minutes without the
return of consciousness
Dysarthria - ANSWER-slurred speech
dysphasia - ANSWER-impairment in production of speech, loss of language
Dysphagia - ANSWER-difficulty swallowing or eating
In regards to febrile seizures - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-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? – ANSWER-
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? - ANSWER-
Transport them paralyzed side down
Does the spleen digest? - ANSWER-No; the stomach and pancreas create
enzymes to digest
How do the kidneys regulate BP by using sodium? - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-Visceral
peritoneum; known as the inner layer
What does the parietal peritoneum line? - ANSWER-Surrounds the abdomen
and pelvis; known as the outer layer
Pain in visceral is describes as - ANSWER-Broad and not easily pinpointed; not
local
Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) signs and symptoms - ANSWER-consist of burping,
pain in the upper abdomen (can be found below the sternum) and subsides
after you eat
Renal failure is caused by - ANSWER-Hypertension and hyperglycemia
what types of hernias are there - ANSWER-reducible, incarcerated and
strangulated
Reducible hernia - ANSWER-can be pushed back into the abdomen
incarcerated hernia - ANSWER-cannot be pushed back into the abdomen
REAL EXAM (2026 UPDATE ) | COMPREHESIVE STUDY
GUIDE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS ( EXPERT
VERIFIED AND DETAILED ANSWERS) FOR QUARANTEED
PASS | ALREADY A+ GRADED | NEWEST UPDATE 2026 |
GET IT RIGHT!!
Brain stem is responsible for controlling what - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-It should appear as an altered mental status that should
improve in a few minutes
Status Epilepticus can be defined as - ANSWER-A seizure that consists of an
altered level of consciousness lasting more than 5 to 30 minutes without the
return of consciousness
Dysarthria - ANSWER-slurred speech
dysphasia - ANSWER-impairment in production of speech, loss of language
Dysphagia - ANSWER-difficulty swallowing or eating
In regards to febrile seizures - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-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? – ANSWER-
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? - ANSWER-
Transport them paralyzed side down
Does the spleen digest? - ANSWER-No; the stomach and pancreas create
enzymes to digest
How do the kidneys regulate BP by using sodium? - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-Visceral
peritoneum; known as the inner layer
What does the parietal peritoneum line? - ANSWER-Surrounds the abdomen
and pelvis; known as the outer layer
Pain in visceral is describes as - ANSWER-Broad and not easily pinpointed; not
local
Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) signs and symptoms - ANSWER-consist of burping,
pain in the upper abdomen (can be found below the sternum) and subsides
after you eat
Renal failure is caused by - ANSWER-Hypertension and hyperglycemia
what types of hernias are there - ANSWER-reducible, incarcerated and
strangulated
Reducible hernia - ANSWER-can be pushed back into the abdomen
incarcerated hernia - ANSWER-cannot be pushed back into the abdomen
