pg. 1 West Coast EMT Block 3 Exam Latest 2024 -2025 Test Bank Complete 250 Updated Questions with Correct Verified Answers/ Graded A+
When caring for a patient with documented hypoglycemia, you should be MOST
alert for:
A: an acute stroke
B: a seizure
C: respiratory distress
D: a febrile convulsion - Correct Answer - B: a seizure
Which of the following clinical signs is MOST suggestive of a ruptured aneurysm:
A: Confusion and weakness
B: Unilateral hemiparesis
C: Sudden, severe headache
D: Nasal discharge of blood - Correct Answer - C: Sudden, severe headache
Which of the following conditions would MOST likely lead to pelvic inflammatory
disease (PID) if left untreated:
A: Ovarian cysts
B: Genital herpes
C: Ectopic pregnancy
D: Chlamydia - Correct Answer - D: Chlamydia
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pg. 2 Which of the following statements regarding pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is
correct:
A: PID can scar the fallopian tubes, which increases the risk of an ectopic pregnancy
B: The most severe cases of PID occur in women who are not sexually active
C: The most common presenting symptom of PID is generalized upper abdominal pain D: PID most commonly affects women who have had an ectopic pregnancy in the past - Correct Answer - A: PID can scar the fallopian tubes, which increases the risk of an ectopic pregnancy
Which of the following statements regarding rape is correct:
A: Rape causes more physical than emotional harm
B: Rape is a legal term, not a medical diagnosis
C: The EMT should try to determine if rape occurred
D: Only a licensed physician can make a diagnosis of rape - Correct Answer - B: Rape is a legal term, not a medical diagnosis
Which of the following conditions would MOST likely affect the entire brain:
A: Blocked cerebral artery in the frontal lobe
B: Ruptured cerebral artery in the occipital lobe
C: Reduced blood supply to the left hemisphere
D: Respiratory failure or cardiopulmonary arrest - Correct Answer - D: Respiratory failure or cardiopulmonary arrest
Which of the following findings should concern the EMT the MOST when
assessing a patient who complains of a headache:
A: Neck stiffness or pain
B: Sinus congestion
C: Slow onset of symptoms
D: History of migraines - Correct Answer - A: Neck stiffness or pain 2 / 4
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Which of the following is characteristic of a focal-onset aware seizure:
A: No change in vision, smell, or taste
B: Generalized twitching of all muscles
C: Absence of breathing
D: Normal level of consciousness - Correct Answer - D: Normal level of consciousness
Which of the following MOST accurately describes the cause of an ischemic
stroke:
A: Blockage of a cerebral artery
B: Narrowing of a carotid artery
C: Rupture of a cerebral artery
D: Acute atherosclerotic disease - Correct Answer - A: Blockage of a cerebral artery
A 60-year-old female presents with a tearing sensation in her lower back. Her skin
is sweaty, and she is tachycardic. The EMT should suspect:
A: kidney stones
B: aortic aneurysm
C: strangulated hernia
D: acute pancreatitis - Correct Answer - B: aortic aneurysm
A strangulated hernia is one that:
A: can be pushed back into the body cavity to which it belongs
B: spontaneously reduces without any surgical intervention
C: loses its blood supply due to compression by local tissues
D: is reducible if surgical intervention occurs within 2 hours - Correct Answer - C: loses its blood supply due to compression by local tissues
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Chronic renal failure is a condition that:
A: can be reversed with prompt treatment
B: causes dehydration from excessive urination
C: is often caused by hypertension or diabetes
D: occurs from conditions such as dehydration - Correct Answer - C: is often caused by hypertension or diabetes
Erosion of the protective layer of the stomach or duodenum secondary to
overactivity of digestive juices results in:
A: cholecystitis
B: ileus
C: appendicitis
D: an ulcer - Correct Answer - D: an ulcer
Esophageal varices MOST commonly occur in patients who:
A: have a history of esophagitis
B: have uncontrolled diabetes
C: have weak immune systems
D: consume a lot of alcohol - Correct Answer - D: consume a lot of alcohol
Most patients with abdominal pain prefer to:
A: lie in a supine position with their knees in a flexed position
B: lie on their side with their knees drawn into the abdomen
C: sit in a semi-Fowler position with their knees slightly bent
D: sit fully upright because it helps relax the abdominal muscles - Correct Answer - B: lie on their side with their knees drawn into the abdomen
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