West Coast EMT Block 1 Practice Exam with Answers (190 Solved Questions)

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WestCoastEMTBlock1Exam100% VERIFIEDPERFECT ANSWERSCORRECTWhat is PPE?Personal Protective EquipmentIf blood or body fluid is present and is subject to "splashing", what type of PPEshould you wear?Gloves, a standard surgical mask, eye protection, and gownIf large amounts of body fluids are present, what should you do?Wear a gown and double glovesWhat are three things that you should always do to protect yourself from diseasetransmission?Wear vinyl or letex gloves, assume every patient is potentially infected, and wash yourhands after each patient interactionWhen should you apply your PPE's?En route to a callWhat form of protection is most likely to stop the spread of disease?Hand washing

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What should you do with sharp objects such as needles when in need ofdisposing?Place in a "sharps" containerThe spread of pathogen through an inanimate objectIndirect contactWhat is a communicable disease?A contagious diseaseWhat is the name of the medical condition caused by the growth and spread ofsmall, harmful organisms within the body?Infectious diseaseThe transmission of an organism from person to person through touch.Direct ContactMicroorganisms that are present in human blood and can cause disease inhumansBloodborne PathogensThe spread of infectious agents through mechanisms such as droplets or dustAirborne TransmissionThe contamination of food or water with an organism that can cause diseaseFoodborne TransmissionThe spread of infection by animals or insects that carry an organism from oneperson or place to another.

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Vector-borne TransmissionWhat are the five stages of the grieving process?Denial, Anger/Hostility, Bargaining, Depression, and AcceptanceWhat stage of the grieving process is identified by internalized anger,hopelessness, and the desire to die?DepressionThe stage of the grieving process that involvesrefusal to accept diagnosis orcare is known asDenialThe stage of the grieving process where an attempt is made to secure a prize forgood behavior or promise to change one's lifestyle is known asBargainingThe stage of grieving where the person is ready to die is known asAcceptanceWhat is the name of the team of psychological professionals that work with EMSprofessionals to work out stressful events?Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM)From the age of 1 to the age of 40, what is the leading cause of death?TraumaWhat organization created the guidelines of EMS training?National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

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As an EMT, what is your number one priority?Personal SafetyWho develops the guidelines concerning pathogen transmissionprevention inthe workplace?OSHAWhat is the goal of standard precautions?To interrupt the transmission of germsWhat is a Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) system designed to do?Identify areas of improvement and appropriate education to help fix them (alwayspositive)If a patient has TB, you must wear a HEPA and give them a...Surgical mask to wearIf your eyes are exposed to blood or body fluid, what should you do?Rinse them with water for 20 minutes then notify your department for further actionWhat are the three stages to general adaption syndrome?Alarm reaction, stage of resistance, and exhaustionWhat should EMS personnel do at violent situations?Enter the scene only when law enforcement indicates it is safeWhat is the decomposition of a diseased body?PutrefactionWhat is the stiffening of the body's muscles after death called?

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Rigor mortisWhat is it called when the blood settles in a diseased body due to gravitationalpull?Dependent lividityWhat type ofmedical control are standing orders?Offline Medical DirectionWhen your patient is unresponsive and their condition is life threatening whattype of consent exists?Implied ConsentWhat is the type of medical control where a physician may either confirm ormodify a proposed treatment plan over the radio or telephone is referred to as?Online Medical DirectionFor which type of consent must you tell the patient what you are doing so thatthey have knowledge of the events and have the ability to refuse typesof care?Informed ConsentWhat type of consent is verbal?ExpressedIf a mentally competent patient refuses transport to a hospital after you havethoroughly explained the risks of refusal what document must you have thepatient sign?AMA (Against MedicalAdvice)

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Any type of written document that specifies medical treatment for a patient who isunable to make their own decisions. Most commonly a DNR.advanced directiveWhat is a DNR and according to National regulations what must be provided for aDNR to be seen as valid?Do not recusitate, the DNR papers must be present and validWhat are untrue written accusations?LibelWhat are untrue verbal accusation?slanderWhatis the name of the law that protects those who help someone from beingsued for their actions?The Good Samaritan lawWhat is it called when a parent isn't present, but whoever is in charge (such as ateacher) can give consent to treatment?In Loco ParentisFailure to provide care when ableNegligenceWhat is the responsibility to care for a patient despite personal biases called?Duty to actTermination of care without probable cause or consent is referred to as what?

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