West Coast Emt Final Exam Study Guide (Complete And Rated A+ Solutions)

West Coast EMT Final Exam Study Guide (Complete and Rated A+ Solutions) 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