West Coast EMT Final Exam Study Guide (Complete and Rated A+ Solutions) Latest 2024/2025

West Coast EMT Final Exam Study Guide (Complete and Rated A+ Solutions) Latest 2024/2025 What makes up the axial skeleton? skull, vertebral column, thoracic cage what is the epiglottis? a flap that flips down to cover the entry to the trachea during swallowing what is croup? acute VIRAL inflammatory disease of larynx, primarily w/in the subglottic space -6 months to 6 years what is a pulmonary embolism? A condition in which one or more arteries in the lungs become blocked by a blood clot. what is an aneurysm? an excessive localized enlargement of an artery caused by a weakening of the artery wall. what is a thrombus? stationary blood clot what is an embolism? A piece of a blood clot that enters the bloodstream What is subcutaneous emphysema? 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? Coughing up blood; blood in sputum generally from the lungs. what is hematuria? presence of blood in the urine What is hematemesis? vomiting blood What is capnography? 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 A position in which the patient's feet and legs are higher than the head What is CPAP? Why is it used? continuous positive airway pressure; used to deliver pressure to the airways to keep the airway open while the individual sleeps small-volume nebulizer 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: 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 Patient verbally or otherwise acknowledges that he/she wants you to provide care or transport. May be nonverbal