DiPrima - McGraw-Hill Educations EMT-basic exam review

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The emergency medical technician (EMT) performs a very unique service at the scene of an emergency, which cannot be rendered by any other emergency services profession. The concept of the team approach is important in responding to emergencies in the pre-hospital environment.

Each health-care professional must not only perform the duties of his or her own role, but must understand the roles of other professionals involved. Everyone must work together in a coordinated and efficient manner to achieve optimal results for patient survival. This review book is a complete resource for EMT training, which contains reader-friendly step-by-step explanations with comprehensive, stimulating, and challenging material that prepares and equips users for real on-the-job situations. With its use of the case study model, and the inclusion of areas above and beyond the National Educational Standards, this new, third edition of McGraw-Hills EMT prepares users for success. Topics covered include an excellent introductory section that contains an overview of the human body, baseline vital signs, history taking, and ethical and legal issues. Subsequent chapters cover the airway; patient assessment; medical, behavioral, and obstetrics/gynecology; trauma; infants and children; operations; and advanced airway management.

In addition, we have added a robust practice examination at the end of the book, which will assist the new or seasoned EMT in studying for their local state or national registry examination. A free practice examination is also available online to help you prepare for examination day. Visit www.mcgrawhillemt.com to take the test and assess your results. The review book also provides the theory adapted by the American Heart Association, Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care, the National Education Standards, the National Incident Management System, and updated hazardous materials information for the first responder. I hope you enjoy utilizing this book as an adjunct learning tool. Be safe! Peter A.

DiPrima, Jr., EMT-P

Start studying now! Give yourself ample time to prepare by arranging your notes and making sure you have covered all the required course material. Organize all information that was given to you during your coursethis includes textbooks, lecture notes, handouts, and the like. If the question is theoretical carefully read and understand the stem of the question before looking at the alternatives. Circle or underline key words in the stem. Use your knowledge of headings to think about where in your text, lecture notes, etc that question is drawn from. Recall a few relevant points about the information.