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West Coast EMT Block 1 Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
Who authorizes the EMT to provide medical care in the field?✔✔The medical director
What is the purpose of a prehospital care report (PCR)?✔✔To document everything about patient care for legal, medical, and billing reasons
What should you do if a patient refuses care?✔✔Explain the risks, encourage care, and document the refusal with a signed release
What is the best way to lift a heavy patient without injury?✔✔Bend your knees, keep your back straight, and lift with your legs
What is the best way to protect yourself from disease exposure on a call?✔✔Use proper personal protective equipment (PPE) 1 / 3
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What is the primary responsibility of an EMT at any emergency scene?✔✔Ensure personal safety
If a patient is unconscious and no family is present, what kind of consent applies?✔✔Implied consent
What does the acronym PPE stand for?✔✔Personal Protective Equipment
What does the “S” in SAMPLE history stand for?✔✔Signs and Symptoms
Which part of the heart pumps blood to the lungs?✔✔Right ventricle
What should you do immediately after using a stretcher for patient transport?✔✔Clean and disinfect the stretcher 2 / 3
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What is the best position to place a patient in shock who is still breathing normally?✔✔Supine position
What should you do if you make a mistake on a written patient care report?✔✔Draw a single line through the error, write the correction, and initial it
What is the best way to reduce stress as an EMT?✔✔Exercise regularly, talk to peers, and take breaks when needed
What is the legal term for touching a patient without consent?✔✔Battery
What part of the nervous system controls automatic body functions like breathing?✔✔Autonomic nervous system
If you suspect abuse or neglect during a call, what should you do?✔✔Report it to the appropriate authorities
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