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SUCCESS! for the Paramedic, 4th Edition
- By Richard A. Cherry
- Pub. Date: Jul 24, 2007 by Pearson.
- ISBN-10: 0-13-238550-3
- ISBN-13: 978-0-13-238550-3
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Features
Features
• References DOT objectives
• Written by educators and tested by students; offers proven authoritative information
• Follows standard format for National Registry and state certification exams
• Provides rationale with each answer
This is THE book to help students pass their National Registry and other state certification exams. This newly revised 4th edition incudes updated questions, up-to-date information and test preperation. Over1900 questions offer proven and authoritative information developed from the U.S. DOT 1999 National Standard Curriculum. All items are written and tested by educators, offering a blend of comprehensive practice exam questions with rationales for every test answer and page ferences to Paramedic Care: Principles & Practice, 2nd ed. and Essentials of Paramedic Care, 2nd ed. This book will help all users achieve SUCCESS! on their exam.
Table of Contents
Division 1 Introduction to Paramedic Care
1 Introduction to Advanced Prehospital Care / 1
2 The Well-Being of the Paramedic / 4
3 EMS Systems / 12
4 Roles and Responsibilities of the Paramedic / 19
5 Illness and Injury Prevention / 24
6 Medical/Legal Aspects of Advanced Prehospital Care / 28
7 Ethics in Advanced Prehospital Care / 36
8 General Principles of Pathophysiology / 41
9 General Principles of Pharmacology / 71
10 Medication Administration / 96
11 Therapeutic Communications / 109
12 Life-Span Development / 114
13 Airway Management and Ventilation / 121
Division 2 Patient Assessment
14 The History / 135
15 Physical Exam Techniques / 142
16 Patient Assessment in the Field / 162
17 Clinical Decision Making / 173
18 Communications / 177
19 Documentation / 182
Division 3 Medical Emergencies
20 Pulmonology / 188
21 Cardiovascular Emergencies / 198
22 Neurology / 222
23 Endocrinology / 233
24 Allergies and Anaphylaxis / 242
25 Gastroenterology / 247
26 Urology and Nephrology / 254
27 Toxicology and Substance Abuse / 261
28 Hematology / 269
29 Environmental Emergencies / 273
30 Infectious Disease / 283
31 Behavioral and Psychiatric Disorders / 292
32 Gynecology / 299
33 Obstetrics / 305
Division 4 Trauma Emergencies
34 Trauma and Trauma Systems / 314
35 Blunt Trauma / 318
36 Penetrating Trauma / 324
37 Hemorrhage and Shock / 329
38 Soft Tissue Trauma / 338
39 Burns / 345
40 Musculoskeletal Trauma / 352
41 Head, Facial, and Neck Trauma / 361
42 Spinal Trauma / 371
43 Thoracic Trauma / 376
44 Abdominal Trauma / 383
45 Shock Trauma Resuscitation / 390
Division 5 Special Considerations
46 Neonatology / 395
47 Pediatrics / 402
48 Geriatric Emergencies / 413
49 Abuse and Assault / 418
50 The Challenged Patient / 423
51 Acute Interventions for the Chronic-Care Patient / 427
52 Assessment-Based Management / 432
53 Ambulance Operations / 436
54 Medical Incident Command / 440
55 Rescue Awareness and Operations / 445
56 Hazardous Materials Incidents / 451
57 Crime Scene Awareness / 456
Appendix / 461
Index / 526
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