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West Coast EMT Block 1 Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What pulse site is located at the neck?✔✔ Carotid pulse
What condition is suggested by a patient who is unresponsive, pulseless, and apneic?✔✔ Cardiac arrest
What is the term for the return of blood to the heart?✔✔ Venous return
What is the primary goal of the primary assessment?✔✔ Identify and treat life-threatening conditions
What is the initial step in basic life support for an unresponsive adult?✔✔ Check for responsiveness
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What is the role of red blood cells in the circulatory system?✔✔ Transport oxygen
What is the preferred oxygen device for a breathing patient with low oxygen saturation?✔✔ Non-rebreather mask
What type of bleeding is dark red and flows steadily?✔✔ Venous bleeding
What do dilated pupils usually suggest in an unresponsive patient?✔✔ Brain injury or hypoxia
What is the most effective way to prevent disease transmission during patient care?✔✔ Hand washing
What structure in the airway prevents food from entering the lungs?✔✔ Epiglottis
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What is the term for the exchange of gases between the lungs and the blood?✔✔ External respiration
What is the first organ to receive oxygenated blood from the lungs?✔✔ Heart
What is the normal heart rate range for an adult at rest?✔✔ 60 to 100 beats per minute
What position should an unresponsive patient with no trauma be placed in to protect the airway?✔✔ Recovery position
What is the main muscle involved in breathing?✔✔ Diaphragm
What is the term for low oxygen levels in the body's tissues?✔✔ Hypoxia
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What is the preferred method of opening the airway in a patient with suspected spinal injury?✔✔ Jaw-thrust maneuver
What do we call the pressure in the arteries during heart contraction?✔✔ Systolic pressure
What is the most accurate method to determine if a patient is breathing adequately?✔✔ Look, listen, and feel for air movement
What part of the heart pumps blood to the lungs?✔✔ Right ventricle
What does cyanosis indicate?✔✔ Lack of oxygen in the blood
What structure connects the throat to the lungs?✔✔ Trachea
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