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WestCoast EMT Final Study Guide 1.What makes up the axial skeleton ANS skull, vertebral column, thoracic cage 2.what is the epiglottis ANS a flap that flips down to cover the entry to the trachea during swallowing 3.what is croup ANS acute VIRAL inflammatory disease of larynx, primarily w/in the subglottic space -6 months to 6 years 4.what is a pulmonary embolism ANS A condition in which one or more arteries in the lungs become blocked by a blood clot.
5.what is an aneurysm ANS an excessive localized enlargement of an artery caused by a weakening of the artery wall.
6.what is a thrombus ANS stationary blood clot 7.what is an embolism ANS A piece of a blood clot that enters the 1 / 4
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bloodstream 8.What is subcutaneous emphysema ANS 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 9.what is hemoptysis ANS Coughing up blood; blood in sputum generally from the lungs.
10.what is hematuria ANS presence of blood in the urine 11.What is hematemesis ANS vomiting blood 12.What is capnography ANS A noninvasive technique to alert you to hypoventi- lation 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.
13.Trendelenburg position: A position in which the patient's feet and
legs are higher than the head 14.What is CPAP? Why is it used ANS continuous positive airway pressure; used to deliver pressure to the airways to keep the airway 2 / 4
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open while the individual sleeps
15.small-volume nebulizer: a device that uses compressed air or
oxygen to nebulize a liquid medication into a mist that a patient can inhale 16.How to care for a patient who has been sexually assaulted:: Have female be treated by female EMT -First component is medical treatment. 3 / 4
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-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.
17.types of consent: expressed: 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.
18.types of consent: implied: Legal principle that allows treatment under cir- cumstances, 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 19.types of consent: involuntary: Applies when a person is mentally ill, develop- mentally delayed, or who is in a behavioral (psychological)
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