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EMT Exam #1 (ch. 1 - 8)

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EMT Exam #1 (ch. 1 - 8) What system is the spinal cord in? - CORRECT ANSWER-CNS (Central Nervous System) After a stressful call with a pediatric patient, what should you expect? (How would it affec ... t you?) - CORRECT ANSWER-- contact a supervisor - recognize symptoms and seek help Where in the respiratory tract does the most O2 and CO2 exchange occur? - CORRECT ANSWER-alveoli - any of the many tiny air sacs of the lungs which allow for rapid gaseous exchange. Scope of Practice - CORRECT ANSWER-The range of clinical procedures and activities that are allowed by law for a profession What is the name in the artery that you feel for a pulse? - CORRECT ANSWER-carotid artery When lifting a stretcher from its lowest point, you should use what type of lift? - CORRECT ANSWER-Power Lift What is the name of the organ in the endocrine system that secretes insulin? - CORRECT ANSWER-Pancreas What kind of shock would profound blood loss cause? - CORRECT ANSWER-Hemorrhagic, or hypovolemic Functions of the skin include: - CORRECT ANSWER-regulating body temperature outermost layer of skin - CORRECT ANSWER-epidermis (provides a waterproof barrier and creates our skin tone) what is the layer of skin under the epidermis? - CORRECT ANSWER-The dermis (contains tough connective tissue, hair follicles, and sweat glands) The ems system is governed and operated by who for the scope of practice? - CORRECT ANSWER-doctor Which line goes from th [Show More]

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