West Coast EMT Block #2 Exam Topics Questions
And Answers
Electrical conduction system of the heart
The system that controls the generation and propagation of electrical signals in the
heart, regulating the heartbeat.
Layers of blood vessels and their functions
The distinct layers (tunica intima, tunica media, tunica externa) of blood vessels and
their respective roles in maintaining vascular structure and function.
Locations of pulses on a human body and how to palpate them
Specific points on the body where the pulse can be felt and the technique for assessing
them by touch.
Inhalation, exhalation, respiration, ventilation
The processes of breathing in (inhalation), breathing out (exhalation), the overall
exchange of gases (respiration), and the movement of air in and out of the lungs
(ventilation).
Uvula, epiglottis, pharynx
The uvula, epiglottis, and pharynx are structures in the throat involved in swallowing and
preventing food or liquid from entering the airway during swallowing.
Anatomy of the upper and lower airway
The structure and components of the passages through which air enters and leaves the
lungs, including the nose, mouth, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and bronchioles.
Sternal notch (Jugular notch), Xiphoid process
The concave upper border of the sternum (sternal notch) and the cartilaginous lower tip
of the sternum (xiphoid process).
Spinal Column (Total and individual vertebrae)
The vertebral column, composed of cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, and coccygeal
vertebrae, providing structural support and protecting the spinal cord.
And Answers
Electrical conduction system of the heart
The system that controls the generation and propagation of electrical signals in the
heart, regulating the heartbeat.
Layers of blood vessels and their functions
The distinct layers (tunica intima, tunica media, tunica externa) of blood vessels and
their respective roles in maintaining vascular structure and function.
Locations of pulses on a human body and how to palpate them
Specific points on the body where the pulse can be felt and the technique for assessing
them by touch.
Inhalation, exhalation, respiration, ventilation
The processes of breathing in (inhalation), breathing out (exhalation), the overall
exchange of gases (respiration), and the movement of air in and out of the lungs
(ventilation).
Uvula, epiglottis, pharynx
The uvula, epiglottis, and pharynx are structures in the throat involved in swallowing and
preventing food or liquid from entering the airway during swallowing.
Anatomy of the upper and lower airway
The structure and components of the passages through which air enters and leaves the
lungs, including the nose, mouth, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and bronchioles.
Sternal notch (Jugular notch), Xiphoid process
The concave upper border of the sternum (sternal notch) and the cartilaginous lower tip
of the sternum (xiphoid process).
Spinal Column (Total and individual vertebrae)
The vertebral column, composed of cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, and coccygeal
vertebrae, providing structural support and protecting the spinal cord.
