West Coast EMT Block 4 Exam – 90 Most Tested
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1. If a 70-year-old female presents with similar symptoms of weakness, dizziness,
and a blood pressure of 85/45 mm Hg, what immediate action should an EMT
take?
Initiate rapid transport to a medical facility.
Perform a detailed physical examination before transport.
Monitor her vital signs for an extended period.
Administer oral fluids to stabilize her condition.
2. What factor is most significant in determining the severity of injury from a
bullet?
The distance from which the bullet is fired
The speed of a bullet
The size of a bullet
The type of bullet
3. What type of injuries should be suspected in a child wearing only a lap belt
during a motor vehicle crash?
Blunt trauma to the head.
Lower extremity fractures.
Neck and facial injuries.
Open abdominal trauma.
4. In a scenario where a trauma patient exhibits signs of decreased
, consciousness and has a history of respiratory issues, what should be your
priority intervention after securing the airway?
Perform a rapid assessment of vital signs.
Initiate intravenous fluid therapy.
Conduct a thorough physical examination.
Administer high-flow oxygen.
5. To receive optimum care, your critical trauma patient should be transported
to which of the following facilities?
Level II trauma center
The closest hospital, regardless of the destination
Level III trauma center
Level I trauma center
6. If you double the speed of your vehicle, you the energy in a crash.
quadruple
double
triple
7. Which chamber of the heart is responsible for receiving deoxygenated blood
from the body?
Left
Ventricles
Right
Atria
8. Your patient has a Glasgow Coma scale or GCS score of 13, Assist Dalic
, blood pressure of 80 mmHg, and a respiratory rate of 8 breaths per minute.
His revised trauma score or RTS is:
9
10
8
11
9. What is the first step you should take after stabilizing the head and assessing
the airway in a trauma patient with confusion and slurred speech?
Administer high-flow oxygen.
Apply ice to the hematoma.
Palpate his radial pulses.
Perform a neurologic exam.
10. The circulation of blood within an organ or tissue in adequate amounts to
meet the cell's current needs is called:
Perfusion
Respiration
Metabolism
Cardiac output
11. Which of the following is TRUE regarding severe burns in very young
pediatric patients?
Children have thin skin that can be burned at a much lower
temperature and shorter duration of exposure to heat than in an adult.
Children's high body-surface-area-to-volume ratio causes them to
lose fluids more quickly when the skin is damaged.
, All of the above are true.
One in five burns in children is a result of child abuse or child neglect.
12. Why are neck and facial injuries a concern for a child involved in a motor
vehicle crash while only wearing a lap belt?
The lap belt can cause significant injury to the neck and face during
a collision due to improper restraint.
The airbag deployment protects the neck and face from injury.
Lap belts are designed to prevent all types of injuries.
Children are less likely to sustain any injuries in a crash.
13. Hypovolemic shock occurs when:
at least 10% of the patient's blood volume is lost.
the clotting ability of the blood is enhanced.
the body cannot compensate for rapid blood loss.
the patient's systolic blood pressure is less than 100 mm Hg.
14. Describe how the concept of work relates to the movement of objects in
trauma scenarios.
Work is the energy transferred when a force moves an object,
which is crucial in understanding how injuries occur during trauma.
Work refers to the energy stored in an object due to its position.
Work is the energy of motion that an object possesses.
Work is the energy that is not currently being used.
15. Why is rapid transport to a trauma center considered the most critical
intervention for patients with multisystem trauma?
Rapid transport to a trauma center ensures that the patient receives
Questions & Answers | Latest Update 2026 | 100% Pass
Guarantee | Exam Prep
1. If a 70-year-old female presents with similar symptoms of weakness, dizziness,
and a blood pressure of 85/45 mm Hg, what immediate action should an EMT
take?
Initiate rapid transport to a medical facility.
Perform a detailed physical examination before transport.
Monitor her vital signs for an extended period.
Administer oral fluids to stabilize her condition.
2. What factor is most significant in determining the severity of injury from a
bullet?
The distance from which the bullet is fired
The speed of a bullet
The size of a bullet
The type of bullet
3. What type of injuries should be suspected in a child wearing only a lap belt
during a motor vehicle crash?
Blunt trauma to the head.
Lower extremity fractures.
Neck and facial injuries.
Open abdominal trauma.
4. In a scenario where a trauma patient exhibits signs of decreased
, consciousness and has a history of respiratory issues, what should be your
priority intervention after securing the airway?
Perform a rapid assessment of vital signs.
Initiate intravenous fluid therapy.
Conduct a thorough physical examination.
Administer high-flow oxygen.
5. To receive optimum care, your critical trauma patient should be transported
to which of the following facilities?
Level II trauma center
The closest hospital, regardless of the destination
Level III trauma center
Level I trauma center
6. If you double the speed of your vehicle, you the energy in a crash.
quadruple
double
triple
7. Which chamber of the heart is responsible for receiving deoxygenated blood
from the body?
Left
Ventricles
Right
Atria
8. Your patient has a Glasgow Coma scale or GCS score of 13, Assist Dalic
, blood pressure of 80 mmHg, and a respiratory rate of 8 breaths per minute.
His revised trauma score or RTS is:
9
10
8
11
9. What is the first step you should take after stabilizing the head and assessing
the airway in a trauma patient with confusion and slurred speech?
Administer high-flow oxygen.
Apply ice to the hematoma.
Palpate his radial pulses.
Perform a neurologic exam.
10. The circulation of blood within an organ or tissue in adequate amounts to
meet the cell's current needs is called:
Perfusion
Respiration
Metabolism
Cardiac output
11. Which of the following is TRUE regarding severe burns in very young
pediatric patients?
Children have thin skin that can be burned at a much lower
temperature and shorter duration of exposure to heat than in an adult.
Children's high body-surface-area-to-volume ratio causes them to
lose fluids more quickly when the skin is damaged.
, All of the above are true.
One in five burns in children is a result of child abuse or child neglect.
12. Why are neck and facial injuries a concern for a child involved in a motor
vehicle crash while only wearing a lap belt?
The lap belt can cause significant injury to the neck and face during
a collision due to improper restraint.
The airbag deployment protects the neck and face from injury.
Lap belts are designed to prevent all types of injuries.
Children are less likely to sustain any injuries in a crash.
13. Hypovolemic shock occurs when:
at least 10% of the patient's blood volume is lost.
the clotting ability of the blood is enhanced.
the body cannot compensate for rapid blood loss.
the patient's systolic blood pressure is less than 100 mm Hg.
14. Describe how the concept of work relates to the movement of objects in
trauma scenarios.
Work is the energy transferred when a force moves an object,
which is crucial in understanding how injuries occur during trauma.
Work refers to the energy stored in an object due to its position.
Work is the energy of motion that an object possesses.
Work is the energy that is not currently being used.
15. Why is rapid transport to a trauma center considered the most critical
intervention for patients with multisystem trauma?
Rapid transport to a trauma center ensures that the patient receives
