The EMT Basic Exam Review

by Elling,Kirsten M.

• ISBN13: 9781401891527
• ISBN10: 1401891527
• Edition: CD
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-08-04
• Publisher: Cengage Learning

Summary

Written to meet the DOT National Standard Curriculum The EMT-Basic Exam Review will assist anyone preparing to become certified as an EMT-Basic. There are 1,500 questions included in 33 chapters which cover the cognitive and affective objectives in the DOT National Standard Curriculum. The questions reflect the state and national EMS exams to better prepare learners for the exam. For those who want even more review a CD-ROM is included containing two fulllength practice exams with the rationales for the correct and incorrect answers.

Table of Contents

About the Author	vi
Preface	vii
Acknowledgments	viii
SECTION I PREPARATORY	1	(32)
Introduction to Emergency Medical Care	3	(4)
Well-Being of the EMT-B	7	(5)
Medical, Legal, and Ethical Issues	12	(6)
The Human Body	18	(5)
Baseline Vital Signs and Sample History	23	(5)
Lifting and Moving Patients	28	(5)
SECTION II AIRWAY	33	(12)
Airway	35	(10)
SECTION III PATIENT ASSESSMENT	45	(36)
Scene Size-Up	47	(4)
Initial Assessment	51	(5)
Focused History and Physical Exam---Trauma Patient	56	(4)
Focused History and Physical Exam---Medical Patient	60	(4)
Detailed Physical Exam	64	(4)
Ongoing Assessment	68	(4)
Communications	72	(4)
Documentation	76	(5)
SECTION IV MEDICAL/BEHAVIORAL EMERGENCIES AND OBSTETRICAL/GYNECOLOGY	81	(56)
General Pharmacology	83	(4)
Respiratory Emergencies	87	(6)
Cardiovascular Emergencies	93	(11)
Diabetes, Altered Mental Status, and Seizures	104	(6)
Allergies	110	(5)
Poisoning/Overdose	115	(5)
Environmental Emergencies	120	(6)
Behavioral Emergencies	126	(4)
Obstetrics/Gynecology	130	(7)
SECTION V TRAUMA	137	(32)
Bleeding and Shock	139	(5)
Soft-Tissue Injuries	144	(10)
Musculoskeletal Care	154	(5)
Injuries to the Head and Spine	159	(10)
SECTION VI INFANTS AND CHILDREN	169	(12)
Infants and Children	171	(10)
SECTION VII OPERATIONS	181	(20)
Ambulance Operations	183	(7)
Gaining Access	190	(4)
Overviews	194	(7)
SECTION VIII ADVANCED AIRWAY (ELECTIVE OR OPTIONAL SECTION)	201	(11)
Advanced Airway	203	(9)
Appendix A Answer Key with Rationales	212	(51)
Appendix B Tips for Preparing for a Practical Skills Examination	263	(2)
Appendix C National Registry Practical Exam Forms	265