WESTCOAST EMT FINAL STUDY GUIDE EXAM
QUIZZES WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS | LATEST
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What makes up the axial skeleton? - correct Answers -skull, vertebral column, thoracic cage
what is the epiglottis? - correct Answers -a flap that flips down to cover the entry to the trachea
during swallowing
what is croup? - correct Answers -acute VIRAL inflammatory disease of larynx, primarily w/in the
subglottic space
-6 months to 6 years
what is a pulmonary embolism? - correct Answers -A condition in which one or more arteries in the
lungs become blocked by a blood clot.
what is an aneurysm? - correct Answers -an excessive localized enlargement of an artery caused by a
weakening of the artery wall.
what is a thrombus? - correct Answers -stationary blood clot
what is an embolism? - correct Answers -A piece of a blood clot that enters the bloodstream
What is subcutaneous emphysema? - correct Answers -a characteristic crackling sensation felt on
palpation of the skin, caused by the presence of air in the soft tissue
-may feel like rice crispy treats
what is hemoptysis? - correct Answers -Coughing up blood; blood in sputum generally from the
lungs.
what is hematuria? - correct Answers -presence of blood in the urine
,What is hematemesis? - correct Answers -vomiting blood
What is capnography? - correct Answers -A noninvasive technique to alert you to hypoventilation
even when your patient's pulse ox reading are fine. Carbon dioxide is the most significant factor in
monitoring ventilation. Capnography measures the CO2 in every breath to monitor air exchange in
the patient's alveoli.
Trendelenburg position - correct Answers -A position in which the patient's feet and legs are higher
than the head
What is CPAP? Why is it used? - correct Answers -continuous positive airway pressure; used to
deliver pressure to the airways to keep the airway open while the individual sleeps
small-volume nebulizer - correct Answers -a device that uses compressed air or oxygen to nebulize a
liquid medication into a mist that a patient can inhale
How to care for a patient who has been sexually assaulted: - correct Answers -Have female be
treated by female EMT
- First component is medical treatment.
- Second is psychologic care of the patient - don't cross-examine patient or attempt to obtain info
- Don't tamper any evidence. Put evidence in paper bags, not plastic.
types of consent: expressed - correct Answers -Patient verbally or otherwise acknowledges that
he/she wants you to provide care or transport. May be nonverbal.
informed consent - you explained the nature of treatment being offered, along with potential risks,
benefits, and alternatives to treatment, as well as consequences of refusing treatment.
types of consent: implied - correct Answers -Legal principle that allows treatment under
circumstances, such as intoxication, mentally impaired, or suffering from certain conditions such as
head injury.
, - applies only when a serious medical condition exists and should never be used unless there is a
threat to life or limb
types of consent: involuntary - correct Answers -Applies when a person is mentally ill,
developmentally delayed, or who is in a behavioral (psychological) crisis. Someone makes the
decision on their behalf (legally responsible).
types of consent: minors - correct Answers -- When a parent cannot be reached to provide consent,
health care providers are allowed to give emergency care to a child.
- If a minor is injured and requires medical treatment in a school or camp setting, teachers and
officials may act in loco parentis, meaning in position of parent.
emancipated minors: - correct Answers -People who, despite being under the legal age in a given
state, can be legally treated as adults based on certain circumstances, such as being married,
members of armed services, or if they are parents.
Bradycardia - correct Answers -A slow heart rate.
-less than 60 beats/min for adults and children (older than 10)
-less than 60 beats/min for preschoolers and school-aged children (2 years to 10 years)
-less than 100 for infants and toddlers (3 months to 2 years)
-less than 85 for infants (up to 3 months)
tachycardia - correct Answers -fast heart rate
-greater than 100 bpm for adults and children (older than 10)
-greater than 140 bpm for preschoolers and school-aged children (2 years to 10 years)
-greater than 190 bpm for infants and toddlers (3 months to 2 years)
-greater than 205 bpm for infants (up to 3 months)
Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT) - correct Answers -Episodes of abnormally fast/racing heartbeat
QUIZZES WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS | LATEST
UPDATE .
What makes up the axial skeleton? - correct Answers -skull, vertebral column, thoracic cage
what is the epiglottis? - correct Answers -a flap that flips down to cover the entry to the trachea
during swallowing
what is croup? - correct Answers -acute VIRAL inflammatory disease of larynx, primarily w/in the
subglottic space
-6 months to 6 years
what is a pulmonary embolism? - correct Answers -A condition in which one or more arteries in the
lungs become blocked by a blood clot.
what is an aneurysm? - correct Answers -an excessive localized enlargement of an artery caused by a
weakening of the artery wall.
what is a thrombus? - correct Answers -stationary blood clot
what is an embolism? - correct Answers -A piece of a blood clot that enters the bloodstream
What is subcutaneous emphysema? - correct Answers -a characteristic crackling sensation felt on
palpation of the skin, caused by the presence of air in the soft tissue
-may feel like rice crispy treats
what is hemoptysis? - correct Answers -Coughing up blood; blood in sputum generally from the
lungs.
what is hematuria? - correct Answers -presence of blood in the urine
,What is hematemesis? - correct Answers -vomiting blood
What is capnography? - correct Answers -A noninvasive technique to alert you to hypoventilation
even when your patient's pulse ox reading are fine. Carbon dioxide is the most significant factor in
monitoring ventilation. Capnography measures the CO2 in every breath to monitor air exchange in
the patient's alveoli.
Trendelenburg position - correct Answers -A position in which the patient's feet and legs are higher
than the head
What is CPAP? Why is it used? - correct Answers -continuous positive airway pressure; used to
deliver pressure to the airways to keep the airway open while the individual sleeps
small-volume nebulizer - correct Answers -a device that uses compressed air or oxygen to nebulize a
liquid medication into a mist that a patient can inhale
How to care for a patient who has been sexually assaulted: - correct Answers -Have female be
treated by female EMT
- First component is medical treatment.
- Second is psychologic care of the patient - don't cross-examine patient or attempt to obtain info
- Don't tamper any evidence. Put evidence in paper bags, not plastic.
types of consent: expressed - correct Answers -Patient verbally or otherwise acknowledges that
he/she wants you to provide care or transport. May be nonverbal.
informed consent - you explained the nature of treatment being offered, along with potential risks,
benefits, and alternatives to treatment, as well as consequences of refusing treatment.
types of consent: implied - correct Answers -Legal principle that allows treatment under
circumstances, such as intoxication, mentally impaired, or suffering from certain conditions such as
head injury.
, - applies only when a serious medical condition exists and should never be used unless there is a
threat to life or limb
types of consent: involuntary - correct Answers -Applies when a person is mentally ill,
developmentally delayed, or who is in a behavioral (psychological) crisis. Someone makes the
decision on their behalf (legally responsible).
types of consent: minors - correct Answers -- When a parent cannot be reached to provide consent,
health care providers are allowed to give emergency care to a child.
- If a minor is injured and requires medical treatment in a school or camp setting, teachers and
officials may act in loco parentis, meaning in position of parent.
emancipated minors: - correct Answers -People who, despite being under the legal age in a given
state, can be legally treated as adults based on certain circumstances, such as being married,
members of armed services, or if they are parents.
Bradycardia - correct Answers -A slow heart rate.
-less than 60 beats/min for adults and children (older than 10)
-less than 60 beats/min for preschoolers and school-aged children (2 years to 10 years)
-less than 100 for infants and toddlers (3 months to 2 years)
-less than 85 for infants (up to 3 months)
tachycardia - correct Answers -fast heart rate
-greater than 100 bpm for adults and children (older than 10)
-greater than 140 bpm for preschoolers and school-aged children (2 years to 10 years)
-greater than 190 bpm for infants and toddlers (3 months to 2 years)
-greater than 205 bpm for infants (up to 3 months)
Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT) - correct Answers -Episodes of abnormally fast/racing heartbeat
