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What makes up the axial skeleton? - ANSWER-skull, vertebral column, thoracic cage

what is the epiglottis? - ANSWER-a flap that flips down to cover the entry to the trachea during
swallowing

what is croup? - ANSWER-acute VIRAL inflammatory disease of larynx, primarily w/in the
subglottic space
-6 months to 6 years

what is a pulmonary embolism? - ANSWER-A condition in which one or more arteries in the
lungs become blocked by a blood clot.

what is an aneurysm? - ANSWER-an excessive localized enlargement of an artery caused by a
weakening of the artery wall.

what is a thrombus? - ANSWER-stationary blood clot

what is an embolism? - ANSWER-A piece of a blood clot that enters the bloodstream

What is subcutaneous emphysema? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-Coughing up blood; blood in sputum generally from the lungs.

what is hematuria? - ANSWER-presence of blood in the urine

What is hematemesis? - ANSWER-vomiting blood

What is capnography? - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-A position in which the patient's feet and legs are higher
than the head

What is CPAP? Why is it used? - ANSWER-continuous positive airway pressure; used to deliver
pressure to the airways to keep the airway open while the individual sleeps

,small-volume nebulizer - ANSWER-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: - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-- 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: - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-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) - ANSWER-Episodes of abnormally fast/racing heartbeat

what is tidal volume? - ANSWER-the amount of air that is moved into or out of the lungs during
a single breath, generally 500 mL in an adult.

what is residual volume? - ANSWER-Gas that remains in the lungs after exhalation simply to
keep the lungs open.

what is minute volume? - ANSWER-Amount of air moved into and out of lungs per minute

what is ventilation? - ANSWER-movement of air in and out of the lungs

what is respiration? - ANSWER-The physiologic process of exchanging oxygen and carbon
dioxide.

What is a NRB and when do you use it? - ANSWER-Nonrebreathing mask used for patients
who are breathing adequately but are suspected of having or showing signs of hypoxia.

10-15L/min flow rate provides up to 95% inspired oxygen

What is a nasal cannula and when do you use it? - ANSWER-Delivers oxygen through two
small, tubelike prongs that fit into the patient's nostrils. Used when a patient will not tolerate a
NRB. Patient may find this more comfortable.

1-6L/min flow rate provides 24%-55% inspired oxygen.

What is a BVM and when do you use it? - ANSWER-Bag valve mask used when you need to
deliver high concentrations of oxygen to patients who are not ventilating adequately. Used for
patients in respiratory arrest, cardiopulmonary arrest, and respiratory failure. Attach
supplemental oxygen and a reservoir.

15L/min with oxygen reservoir can provide 100% nearly oxygen.

What is a CPAP and when do you use it? - ANSWER-continuous positive airway pressure -
non-invasive means of providing ventilatory support for patients experiencing respiratory

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