Paramedic Pearls of Wisdom

by Haskell, Guy

• ISBN13: 9780763738709
• ISBN10: 0763738700
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-12-07
• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

Summary

Paramedic Pearls of Wisdom, Second Edition is a collection of rapid-fire questions and answers to help students prepare for paramedic state and national certification and refresher exams. It consists of pearls -- succinct pieces of knowledge in a question and answer format. Designed to maximize test scores, Paramedic Pearls of Wisdom prunes complex concepts down to the simplest kernel. Paramedic Pearls of Wisdom is written in direct correlation to the U.S. DOT 1998 EMT-Paramedic National Standard Curriculum. Objectives are covered in the order and manner in which they appear in the curriculum. This is an excellent study guide for paramedic students going through initial or refresher paramedic training.

Table of Contents

Introduction	vii
Acknowledgments	ix
Section 1: Preparatory	2	(45)
Voices of Experience: The Eye of the Beholder	2	(1)
Roles and Responsibilities	3	(5)
The Well-Being of the Paramedic	8	(6)
Illness and Injury Prevention	14	(2)
Medical and Legal Issues	16	(6)
Ethical Issues	22	(2)
Pathophysiology	24	(8)
Pharmacology	32	(5)
IV Therapy and Medication Administration	37	(3)
Patient Communication	40	(7)
Section 1 Quiz: Preparatory	45	(2)
Section 2: Airway	47	(25)
Voices of Experience: At Least it Can't Get Any Worse	47	(2)
Airway	49	(23)
Section 2 Quiz: Airway	69	(3)
Section 3: Patient Assessment	72	(21)
Voices of Experience: The Paramedic's Most Valuable Tool	72	(1)
Patient History	73	(3)
Physical Examination	76	(8)
Patient Assessment	84	(2)
Clinical Decisions	86	(2)
Communications and Documentation	88	(5)
Section 3 Quiz: Patient Assessment	91	(2)
Section 4: Trauma	93	(98)
Voices of Experience: An Onslaught of Trauma	93	(1)
Kinematics of Trauma	94	(12)
Bleeding and Shock	106	(7)
Soft-Tissue Injury	113	(13)
Burns	126	(4)
Head and Face Injury	130	(20)
Spine Injuries	150	(12)
Thoracic Injuries	162	(7)
Abdominal Injuries	169	(7)
Musculoskeletal Injuries	176	(15)
Section 4 Quiz: Trauma	189	(2)
Section 5: Medical	191	(177)
Voices of Experience: Lasting Impressions	191	(2)
Respiratory Emergencies	193	(23)
Cardiovascular Emergencies	216	(14)
Neurologic Emergencies	230	(11)
Endocrine Emergencies	241	(4)
Allergic Reactions	245	(2)
Gastrointestinal Emergencies	247	(3)
Renal and Urologic Emergencies	250	(9)
Substance Abuse and Poisoning	259	(9)
Blood Emergencies	268	(5)
Environmental Emergencies	273	(14)
Infectious and Communicable Diseases	287	(42)
Behavioral Emergencies	329	(8)
Gynecologic Emergencies	337	(10)
Obstetric Emergencies	347	(21)
Section 5 Quiz: Medical	366	(2)
Section 6: Special Considerations	368	(72)
Voices of Experience: Try to Remember More than the Hat	368	(1)
Human Development	369	(6)
Neonatology	375	(18)
Pediatric Emergencies	393	(12)
Geriatrics	405	(6)
Abuse	411	(8)
Patients With Special Needs	419	(8)
Caring for the Chronic Care Patient	427	(13)
Section 6 Quiz: Special Considerations	438	(2)
Section 7: Operations	440	(63)
Voices of Experience: To Be Like Mike	440	(2)
Ambulance Operations	442	(3)
Medical Incident Command	445	(9)
Responding to Terrorism and Weapons of Mass Destruction	454	(8)
Rescue Awareness and Operations	462	(22)
Hazardous Materials Incidents	484	(10)
Crime Scene Awareness	494	(9)
Section 7 Quiz: Operations	500	(3)
Appendix: Assessment-Based Management	503	(14)
Answer Key	517