- Subjects
- Genres
- examination study guides
Examinations
Study guides
Examinaitons - Published
-
New York :
Kaplan Publishing
[2021]-
- Language
- English
- Corporate Authors
- ,
- Corporate Authors
- ,
- Item Description
- Subtitle on cover: Focused prep for the NREMT cognitive exam.
- Physical Description
- volumes : illustrations ; 28 cm
- ISBN
- 9781506294742
- ISSN
- 10306040
- About the Author
- How to Use This Book
- Part 1. The Basics
- Chapter 1. Inside the EMT Cognitive Exam
- Becoming an EMT-Basic
- Passing the Cognitive Exam
- Part 2. EMT Review
- Chapter 2. Well-Being of the EMT
- Risks of the Job
- Medical, Legal, and Ethical Issues
- Practice Set
- Answers and Explanations
- Chapter 3. Anatomy and Physiology
- Commonly Used Medical Terminology
- Anatomical Terminology
- Musculoskeletal System
- Respiratory and Circulatory Systems
- Gastrointestinal and Genitourinary Systems
- Nervous and Endocrine Systems
- Integumentary System
- Practice Set
- Answers and Explanations
- Chapter 4. Patient Assessment and Documentation
- Patient Assessment
- Documentation
- Practice Set
- Answers and Explanations
- Chapter 5. Respiratory Emergencies and Airway Management
- How Respiratory Emergencies Happen
- Respiratory Assessment
- Respiratory Emergencies
- Airway Management
- Practice Set
- Answers and Explanations
- Chapter 6. Medical Emergencies
- Pharmacology
- Cardiovascular Emergencies
- Altered Mental Status and Strokes
- Shock and Sepsis
- Diabetes, Seizures, and Allergies
- Poisoning and Overdose
- Environmental Emergencies
- Behavioral Emergencies
- Obstetric and Gynecological Emergencies
- Practice Set
- Answers and Explanations
- Chapter 7. Trauma Emergencies
- The Science of Trauma
- Bleeding and Shock
- Soft Tissue Injuries and Burns
- Injuries to the Musculoskeletal System
- Injuries to the Head and Spine
- Injuries to the Eyes, Face, and Neck
- Injuries to the Chest, Abdomen, and Genitalia
- Practice Set
- Answers and Explanations
- Chapter 8. Pediatrics
- Assessment
- Airway, Breathing, and Circulation
- Special Conditions
- Practice Set
- Answers and Explanations
- Chapter 9. Ambulance Operations
- Preparing for a Call
- From Dispatch to Arrival on Scene
- En Route to the Receiving Facility
- Patient Drop-Off and Postrun
- Special Situations
- Practice Set
- Answers and Explanations
- Part 3. Full-Length Practice Test and Explanations
- Answer Sheet
- Practice Test
- Answer Key
- Answers and Explanations
- Your Practice Test Score
- Part 4. EMT-Basic Resources
- Glossary
- State EMS Certification Links
- Answer Key for Test Yourself Questions