1|Page
WEST COAST EMT BLOCK EXAM
1||LATEST QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
SOLUITONS 2026
The MOST serious consequence of drug or alcohol abuse among EMS personnel
is:
Select one:
A. punitive action and the loss of a job.
B. low morale and frequently missed shifts.
C. substandard or inappropriate patient care.
D. tension among coworkers and supervisors. - correct-answer -C. substandard or
inappropriate patient care.
The simplest, yet most effective method of preventing the spread of an infectious
disease is to:
Select one:
A. wash your hands in between patient contacts.
,2|Page
B. undergo an annual physical examination.
C. ensure that your immunizations are up-to-date.
D. undergo annual testing for tuberculosis and hepatitis. - correct-answer -A.
wash your hands in between patient contacts.
Upon arriving at the scene of a motor vehicle crash, you note that two small cars
collided head-on; the occupants are still in their vehicles. The fire department is in
the process of stabilizing the vehicles and law enforcement personnel are
directing traffic. After parking the ambulance at a safe distance, you and your
partner should:
Select one:
A. put on high-visibility safety vests.
B. assist with vehicle stabilization.
C. quickly begin the triage process.
D. report to the incident commander. - correct-answer -A. put on high-visibility
safety vests.
,3|Page
Vaccination against the hepatitis A virus is unnecessary if you:
Select one:
A. have been infected with hepatitis in the past.
B. have a weak immune system.
C. received a hepatitis B vaccination.
D. are older than 35 years of age. - correct-answer -A. have been infected with
hepatitis in the past.
Vector-borne transmission of an infectious organism occurs via:
Select one:
A. animals or insects.
B. direct contact.
C. smoke or dust.
D. inanimate objects. - correct-answer -A. animals or insects.
When decontaminating the back of your ambulance after a call, you should:
Select one:
, 4|Page
A. spray the contaminated areas and then immediately wipe them dry with a
towel.
B. use a bleach and water solution at a 1:2 dilution ratio to thoroughly wipe all
surfaces.
C. clean all surfaces and patient contact areas with a mixture of alcohol and
water.
D. allow surfaces to air dry unless otherwise indicated in the product directions. -
correct-answer -D. allow surfaces to air dry unless otherwise indicated in the
product directions.
Which of the following is an effective stress management strategy?
Select one:
A. Requesting overtime to occupy your mind
B. Developing a social network outside of EMS
C. Frequently reflecting on troublesome calls
D. Modestly increasing caffeine consumption - correct-answer -B. Developing a
social network outside of EMS
WEST COAST EMT BLOCK EXAM
1||LATEST QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
SOLUITONS 2026
The MOST serious consequence of drug or alcohol abuse among EMS personnel
is:
Select one:
A. punitive action and the loss of a job.
B. low morale and frequently missed shifts.
C. substandard or inappropriate patient care.
D. tension among coworkers and supervisors. - correct-answer -C. substandard or
inappropriate patient care.
The simplest, yet most effective method of preventing the spread of an infectious
disease is to:
Select one:
A. wash your hands in between patient contacts.
,2|Page
B. undergo an annual physical examination.
C. ensure that your immunizations are up-to-date.
D. undergo annual testing for tuberculosis and hepatitis. - correct-answer -A.
wash your hands in between patient contacts.
Upon arriving at the scene of a motor vehicle crash, you note that two small cars
collided head-on; the occupants are still in their vehicles. The fire department is in
the process of stabilizing the vehicles and law enforcement personnel are
directing traffic. After parking the ambulance at a safe distance, you and your
partner should:
Select one:
A. put on high-visibility safety vests.
B. assist with vehicle stabilization.
C. quickly begin the triage process.
D. report to the incident commander. - correct-answer -A. put on high-visibility
safety vests.
,3|Page
Vaccination against the hepatitis A virus is unnecessary if you:
Select one:
A. have been infected with hepatitis in the past.
B. have a weak immune system.
C. received a hepatitis B vaccination.
D. are older than 35 years of age. - correct-answer -A. have been infected with
hepatitis in the past.
Vector-borne transmission of an infectious organism occurs via:
Select one:
A. animals or insects.
B. direct contact.
C. smoke or dust.
D. inanimate objects. - correct-answer -A. animals or insects.
When decontaminating the back of your ambulance after a call, you should:
Select one:
, 4|Page
A. spray the contaminated areas and then immediately wipe them dry with a
towel.
B. use a bleach and water solution at a 1:2 dilution ratio to thoroughly wipe all
surfaces.
C. clean all surfaces and patient contact areas with a mixture of alcohol and
water.
D. allow surfaces to air dry unless otherwise indicated in the product directions. -
correct-answer -D. allow surfaces to air dry unless otherwise indicated in the
product directions.
Which of the following is an effective stress management strategy?
Select one:
A. Requesting overtime to occupy your mind
B. Developing a social network outside of EMS
C. Frequently reflecting on troublesome calls
D. Modestly increasing caffeine consumption - correct-answer -B. Developing a
social network outside of EMS
