Review Manual for the EMT-Intermediate: 1985 Curriculum

Features

• Free CD-ROM—Included in the book and contains 200 multiple-choice questions for extra practice. Also includes a glossary of words and definitions to help review necessary terminology.

  • Provides students with test questions for review. Ex.___

• All items reference back to D.O.T. objectives.

  • Allows students to seek more information for each item from popular textbooks written to the D.O.T. objectives. Ex.___

• Items written by educators and tested by students—Offer proven authoritative information.

  • Provides students with questions proven to help them prepare for their exams. Ex.___

• Questions provided in the standard format for National registry and state certification exams.

  • Helps students become familiar with the testing format so they can build confidence in their test-taking skills. Ex.___

• Rationales provided with each answer.

  • Helps students better understand each item and learn why incorrect answers are incorrect. Ex.___

• Case scenario items—Draw on critical-thinking and problem-solving skills to apply concepts to real-world situations.

  • Helps students practice the critical thinking skills they will need to develop to pass their tests. Ex.___

Success Across the Boards Brady/Prentice Hall Health Review Series

About the book
EMT-Intermediate Self Assessment Examination Review Manual by Joseph J. Mistovich is the text to help students pass their National Registry and other certification exams. All items are written and tested by educators and offer proven authoritative information. Blending a comprehensive collection of practice exam questions with helpful test taking tips and student hints, all items reference back to the Department of Transportation's objectives. As you build confidence by digging into this rich content review, you'll find that the Brady/Prentice Hall Health test preparation system is a blueprint for success across the boards.

About the Authors
Joseph J. Mistovich is Chairperson and Associate Professor of the Department of Health Professions at Youngstown State University in Youngstown, Ohio. He has been in EMS for 19 years and is the author of many Brady EMS titles.

About the Series
Success Across the Boards is a study system that revolutionizes exam preparation for a variety of health care professions. By integrating authoritative content and realistic sample test questions, EMT-Intermediate Self Assessment Examination Review Manual will help you join the many others who have used these materials to achieve success. The series is comprised of test preparation resources for the following health care professions:

• Emergency Medical Services
• Dental Hygiene
• Medical Assisting
• Nursing
• Phlebotomy

Other Brady Review Titles
EMT-B Computerized Student Review0-8385-5205-3
Cherry, EMT-Basic Exam Review0-8359-5182-0
Cherry, Intermediate Emergency Care Exam Review0-8359-4978-8
Limmer/Elling, First Responder Exam Preparation and Review0-8359-5021-2
Miller, EMT-B National Standards Review Self Test, 2/e0-8359-5155-3
Mistovich, EMT-Basic Self-Assessment Examination Review Manual0-8359-5134-0

Table of Contents

Preface.


Introduction.


1. Roles and Responsibilities.


2. EMS Systems.


3. Medical/Legal Considerations.


4. Medical Terminology.


5. EMS Communications.


6. General Patient Assessment and Initial Management.


7. Airway Management and Ventilation.


8. Assessment and Management of Shock.


9. Defibrillation.


10. Anaphylaxis and Management.


11. Pharmacology.


12. Anatomy and Physiology.


Appendix: D.O.T. Objectives.


Index.