SUCCESS! for the EMT-Basic

by Mistovich, Joseph J.; Kuvlesky, Edward

• ISBN13: 9780132253963
• ISBN10: 0132253968
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-10-18
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

SUCCESS! for the EMT by Joseph J. Mistovich and Edward Kuvlesky isthetext to help students pass their National Registry and other certification exams. All items are written and tested by educators and offer proven authoritative information. Blending a comprehensive collection of practice exam questions with helpful test-taking tips and student hints, all items reference the Department of Transportationrs"s objectives. As you build confidence by digging into this rich content review, yours"ll find that the Brady/Prentice Hall Health test preparation system is a blueprint for success. SUCCESS! Is a complete review system that combines relevant exam-style questions with a self-assessment format to provide you with the best preparation for your exam!

Author Biography

 

Joseph J. Mistovich, MEd, NREMT-P

Joseph Mistovich is Chairperson of the Department of Health Professions and a Professor at Youngstown State University in Youngstown, Ohio. He has more than 22 years of experience as an educator in emergency medical services. Mr. Mistovich received his Master of Education degree in Community Health Education from Kent State University in 1988. He completed a Bachelor of Science in Applied Science degree with a major in Allied Health in 1985, and an Associate in Applied Science degree in Emergency Medical Technology in 1982 from Youngstown State University.

Mr. Mistovich has more than 27 years of experience providing advanced life support in the prehospital environment. He is an author or coauthor of numerous EMS books and journal articles and is a frequent presenter at national and state EMS conferences.

Table of Contents

Preface	vii
Reviewers	ix
Introduction	xi
Module 1: Preparatory	1	(11)
Module 2: Airway, Breathing, and Ventilation	12	(18)
Module 3: Patient Assessment	30	(51)
Module 4: Medical/Behavioral/Obstetrics	81	(75)
General Pharmacology	82	(1)
Respiratory Emergencies	83	(5)
Cardiovascular Emergencies	88	(12)
Diabetes/Altered Mental Status	100	(2)
Stroke	102	(1)
Allergic Reactions	103	(2)
Poisoning/Overdose Emergencies	105	(3)
Environmental Emergencies	108	(4)
Behavioral Emergencies	112	(2)
Acute Abdominal Pain	114	(1)
Obstetrics and Gynecology	115	(6)
Seizures and Syncope	121	(35)
Module 5: Trauma	156	(14)
Module 6: Infants and Children	170	(9)
Module 7: Operations	179	(10)
Module 8: Advanced Airway Management	189	(10)
Comprehensive Exam	199	(33)
Appendix: DOT Objectives	232	(23)
Index	255