WEST COAST EMT BLOCK #1 EXAM WITH ALL
CORRECT & 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS (UPDATED TO
PASS)
Mentally competent patients have the right to refuse treatment. T/F? Correct answer-True
When a patient is unconscious, you may provide treatment under the concept of
_________________. Correct answer-Implied consent
List conditions where minors may, by state law, give consent for medical care despite their young age.
Correct answer-Married, armed services, pregnant
__________ is sometimes necessary when you are confronted with a patient who is in need of
medical treatment and transportation but is combative and presents a significant risk of danger to
himself, herself, or others. Correct answer-Forcible restraint
What is the difference between advance directives and DNR orders? Correct answer-An advance
directive is a written document that specifies the types of care a patient would want if she were
unable to express it herself. A DNR order prevents resuscitative efforts from starting if a patient goes
into cardiac arrest.
You respond to the home of a 72-year-old cancer patient with a valid DNR order. The patient's family
has called because he is having difficulty breathing. Should you give him oxygen? Correct answer-
Yes. A DNR order only applies to resuscitative measures (ventilation, chest compressions, and
defibrillation). The EMT must perform all other measures in his scope of practice to make DNR
patients comfortable and safe, including giving oxygen, stopping bleeding, applying splints, etc.
The laws that define what an EMT can do are called _________________. Correct answer-Scope of
Practice
What four elements must be present to prove negligence? Correct answer-Duty, Breach of Duty,
Damages and Causation
Despite the expressed refusal of care by a competent 40-year-old patient, you splint an ankle that
you believe may be sprained. What crime have you committed by doing this? Correct answer-
Battery
List four special situations that may, based on state or local laws, have to be reported. Correct
answer-Any four of the following: Abuse, injury during a felony, drug-related injuries, childbirth,
scene of a crime, deceased patient, exposure to infectious disease
The first key rule of lifting is to ____________. Correct answer-keep the back in a straight, upright
position and lift without twisting.
What are the six steps of a power lift as described in Skill Drill 35-1? Correct answer-1. Tighten your
back in its normal upright position and use your abdominal muscles to lock it in a slight curve.
2. Spread your legs apart about 15″, and bend your legs to lower your torso and arms.
3. With your arms extended down each side of your body, grasp the stretcher or backboard with your
hands held palms up and just in front of the plane described by the anterior torso and imaginary
lines extending vertically from it to the ground.
, 4. Adjust your orientation and position until the weight is balanced and centered between both
arms.
5. Reposition your feet as necessary so that they are about 15″ apart with one slightly farther
forward and rotated so that you and your center of gravity will be properly balanced between them.
Be sure to straddle the object, keep your feet flat, and distribute your weight to the balls of the feet
or just behind them.
6. With your arms extended downward, lift by straightening your legs until you are fully standing.
Make sure your back is locked and that your upper body comes up before your hips.
Which direction should the palms be facing when lifting? Correct answer-Up
Describe the diamond carry. Correct answer-One EMT at the head end, one EMT at the foot end,
and an EMT on each side of the patient's torso.
Which end of the backboard should go down a flight of stairs first when carrying a patient on a
backboard? Correct answer-Foot End
Where is most of the weight when carrying a patient in a supine position? Correct answer-Head
End
How far is safe to extend your arms when pulling a patient? Correct answer-15″ to 20″ in front of
your torso
List the four emergency drags that can be used to move patients from life-threatening scenes.
Correct answer-Clothes drag, blanket drag, arm drag, arm-to-arm drag
In what situations may you use the rapid extrication technique? Correct answer-The vehicle or
scene is unsafe.
• Explosives or other hazardous materials are on scene.
• There is a fire or danger of fire.
• The patient cannot be properly assessed before being removed from the vehicle.
• The patient needs immediate intervention that requires a supine position.
• The patient has a life-threatening position that requires immediate transport to the hospital.
• The patient blocks your access to another seriously injured patient.
What lift should be used for patients without spinal trauma who are lying supine on the ground?
Correct answer-Direct Ground Lift
_____ uses various communication techniques and strategies, both verbal and nonverbal, to
encourage patients to express how they are feeling and to achieve a positive relationship with the
patient. Correct answer-Therapeutic Communication
What are five factors and strategies to consider during communication? Correct answer-age, eye
contact, body language, facial expression and educational background.
When you consider your own cultural values as more important when you are interacting with
people of a different culture, you are displaying... Correct answer-Ethnocentrism
What are four things that the EMT should do when interviewing an older patient? EMTs should:
Correct answer-1. Identify yourself
2.Be aware of how you present yourself
CORRECT & 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS (UPDATED TO
PASS)
Mentally competent patients have the right to refuse treatment. T/F? Correct answer-True
When a patient is unconscious, you may provide treatment under the concept of
_________________. Correct answer-Implied consent
List conditions where minors may, by state law, give consent for medical care despite their young age.
Correct answer-Married, armed services, pregnant
__________ is sometimes necessary when you are confronted with a patient who is in need of
medical treatment and transportation but is combative and presents a significant risk of danger to
himself, herself, or others. Correct answer-Forcible restraint
What is the difference between advance directives and DNR orders? Correct answer-An advance
directive is a written document that specifies the types of care a patient would want if she were
unable to express it herself. A DNR order prevents resuscitative efforts from starting if a patient goes
into cardiac arrest.
You respond to the home of a 72-year-old cancer patient with a valid DNR order. The patient's family
has called because he is having difficulty breathing. Should you give him oxygen? Correct answer-
Yes. A DNR order only applies to resuscitative measures (ventilation, chest compressions, and
defibrillation). The EMT must perform all other measures in his scope of practice to make DNR
patients comfortable and safe, including giving oxygen, stopping bleeding, applying splints, etc.
The laws that define what an EMT can do are called _________________. Correct answer-Scope of
Practice
What four elements must be present to prove negligence? Correct answer-Duty, Breach of Duty,
Damages and Causation
Despite the expressed refusal of care by a competent 40-year-old patient, you splint an ankle that
you believe may be sprained. What crime have you committed by doing this? Correct answer-
Battery
List four special situations that may, based on state or local laws, have to be reported. Correct
answer-Any four of the following: Abuse, injury during a felony, drug-related injuries, childbirth,
scene of a crime, deceased patient, exposure to infectious disease
The first key rule of lifting is to ____________. Correct answer-keep the back in a straight, upright
position and lift without twisting.
What are the six steps of a power lift as described in Skill Drill 35-1? Correct answer-1. Tighten your
back in its normal upright position and use your abdominal muscles to lock it in a slight curve.
2. Spread your legs apart about 15″, and bend your legs to lower your torso and arms.
3. With your arms extended down each side of your body, grasp the stretcher or backboard with your
hands held palms up and just in front of the plane described by the anterior torso and imaginary
lines extending vertically from it to the ground.
, 4. Adjust your orientation and position until the weight is balanced and centered between both
arms.
5. Reposition your feet as necessary so that they are about 15″ apart with one slightly farther
forward and rotated so that you and your center of gravity will be properly balanced between them.
Be sure to straddle the object, keep your feet flat, and distribute your weight to the balls of the feet
or just behind them.
6. With your arms extended downward, lift by straightening your legs until you are fully standing.
Make sure your back is locked and that your upper body comes up before your hips.
Which direction should the palms be facing when lifting? Correct answer-Up
Describe the diamond carry. Correct answer-One EMT at the head end, one EMT at the foot end,
and an EMT on each side of the patient's torso.
Which end of the backboard should go down a flight of stairs first when carrying a patient on a
backboard? Correct answer-Foot End
Where is most of the weight when carrying a patient in a supine position? Correct answer-Head
End
How far is safe to extend your arms when pulling a patient? Correct answer-15″ to 20″ in front of
your torso
List the four emergency drags that can be used to move patients from life-threatening scenes.
Correct answer-Clothes drag, blanket drag, arm drag, arm-to-arm drag
In what situations may you use the rapid extrication technique? Correct answer-The vehicle or
scene is unsafe.
• Explosives or other hazardous materials are on scene.
• There is a fire or danger of fire.
• The patient cannot be properly assessed before being removed from the vehicle.
• The patient needs immediate intervention that requires a supine position.
• The patient has a life-threatening position that requires immediate transport to the hospital.
• The patient blocks your access to another seriously injured patient.
What lift should be used for patients without spinal trauma who are lying supine on the ground?
Correct answer-Direct Ground Lift
_____ uses various communication techniques and strategies, both verbal and nonverbal, to
encourage patients to express how they are feeling and to achieve a positive relationship with the
patient. Correct answer-Therapeutic Communication
What are five factors and strategies to consider during communication? Correct answer-age, eye
contact, body language, facial expression and educational background.
When you consider your own cultural values as more important when you are interacting with
people of a different culture, you are displaying... Correct answer-Ethnocentrism
What are four things that the EMT should do when interviewing an older patient? EMTs should:
Correct answer-1. Identify yourself
2.Be aware of how you present yourself
