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    EMT-Paramedic Flashcard Book
    EMT-Paramedic Flashcard Book
    EMT-Paramedic Flashcard Book
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    EMT-Paramedic Flashcard Book

    By Jeffrey Lindsey

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    REA’s Interactive Flashcard books represent a novel approach that combines the merits of flash cards with the ease of using a book. One side of each page includes questions to be answered, with space for writing in one’s answers — a feature not usually found on flash cards. The flip side of the same page contains the correct answers, much as flash cards do. The EMT-PARAMEDIC EXAM Interactive Flashcard book is fully indexed, making it easy to locate topics for study. Thanks to the book form, there is no need to look for and fish out appropriate questions from a box and put them back in the proper order, and there is no need to carry around a box of 1,000 or so flash cards. The book is easier to take along and carry.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherResearch & Education Association
    Release dateJan 1, 2013
    ISBN9780738665603
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      Book preview

      EMT-Paramedic Flashcard Book - Jeffrey Lindsey

      The information contained herein presents scenarios and other narrative consistent with targeted preparation for the EMT-Paramedic Exam. The book’s contents are deemed to be accurate and relevant to the cited subject matter at the time of publication. Neither the publisher, Research & Education Association, Inc., nor the author(s) is engaged in nor shall be construed as offering legal, nursing, or medical advice or assistance or a plan of care. If legal, nursing, or medical assistance is required, the services of a competent professional person should be sought.

      Research & Education Association

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      Piscataway, New Jersey 08854

      E-mail: info@rea.com

      REA’s Interactive Flashcards® Book for the EMT-Paramedic Exam

      Published 2010

      Copyright © 2008 by Research & Education

      Association, Inc. All rights reserved. No part

      of this book may be reproduced in any form

      without permission of the publisher.

      Printed in the United States of America

      Library of Congress Control Number 2007943341

      9780738665603

      INTERACTIVE FLASHCARDS® and REA® are registered trademarks of Research & Education Association, Inc.

      Table of Contents

      Title Page

      Copyright Page

      REA’s Interactive Flashcards ® EMT-Paramedic

      About the Author

      Icon Key

      About Research & Education Association

      Acknowledgments

      Blank Cards for

      Blank Cards for

      INDEX

      REFERENCES

      REA’s Interactive Flashcards ® EMT-Paramedic

      What they’re for and how to use them

      Being an Emergency Medical Technician is among today’s most rewarding careers.

      REA wants you to succeed on the EMT-Paramedic Exam so you can be certified. Wherever you take your test to become an EMT, you’ll find this flashcard book to be perfect for self-study, for reference, or just for a quick review.

      This book is fact-packed! Each page contains targeted EMT professional questions that are simply the best way to check your test readiness. Studying for an EMT exam with the unique features of flashcards in a book format makes your test preparation easier. There are no loose cards to misplace or lose. The cards are always in order for easier, more organized study. Write your answer to a card’s question on the front, and then compare it to the answer on the back.

      The complete subject index gives you fast access to the full range of EMT-Paramedic topics. Bonus material throughout the book explores the history of EMTs, the types of situations EMTs respond to, and the current state of the growing EMT profession.

      A tremendous amount of consideration and effort went into making this study aid the best of its kind. It is my hope that you will find this book to be an invaluable reference for your EMT studies.

      Larry B. Kling

      Chief Editor

      About the Author

      Jeffrey Lindsey, Ph.D., EMT-P, CHS IV, is the Fire Chief for Estero Fire Rescue in Estero, Florida. Additionally, he serves as the education coordinator for the training program 24-7 EMS, and as an adjunct instructor for the St. Petersburg EMS program and the Grand Canyon University Public Safety master’s degree program.

      He is a nationally recognized experienced leader, educator, lecturer, author, and consultant in emergency services. Dr. Lindsey earned his doctorate and master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from USF. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Fire and Safety Engineering from the University of Cincinnati, and a paramedic–EMT associate degree from Harrisburg Area Community College.

      Dr. Lindsey has over twenty-eight years of diverse experience in the emergency services industry. He serves as an advisory council member for the State of Florida EMS, representative to the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education EMS degree committee, and as a vice-chairman for the Florida Fire Chiefs’ Association EMS Section.

      Icon Key

      Use these handy icons to locate questions by subject:

      Airway & Breathing

      Questions about the human pulmonary system, which includes breathing, the mouth, nose, trachea, and the lungs

      Cardiology

      Questions about the heart, particularly the structure, function, and disorders of the heart

      Legal

      Questions about legal concerns

      Medical

      Questions about medical practices, treatments, and procedures

      Obstetrics & Pediatrics

      Obstetrics questions on the care of women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the recuperative period following delivery; pediatrics questions on the care of infants and children

      Scene Size-Up

      Questions on procedures to be employed upon arrival at trauma scene

      Trauma

      Questions about serious injuries, severe shocks to the body, and appropriate medical treatment

      About Research & Education Association

      Founded in 1959, Research & Education Association (REA) is dedicated to publishing the finest and most effective educational materials–including software, study guides, and test preps–for students in middle school, high school, college, graduate school, and beyond.

      Today, REA’s wide-ranging catalog is a leading resource for teachers, students, and professionals.

      We invite you to visit us at www.rea.com to find out how REA is making the world smarter.

      Acknowledgments

      We would like to thank Larry B. Kling, Vice President, Editorial, for his overall direction; Pam Weston, Vice President, Publishing, for setting the quality standards for production integrity and managing the publication to completion; Alice Leonard, Senior Editor, for project management and preflight editorial review; Jeff Lobalbo, Senior Graphic Artist, for font management and post-production file mapping; Christine Saul, Senior Graphic Designer, for designing our cover; Kathy Cara-tozzolo of Caragraphics for typesetting the manuscript; and Stephanie Reymann for creating the index; and Nimish Mehta, MD, FAAEM and the Young Physicians Section of AAEM for ensuring the technical accuracy of this book.

      Questions

      Q–1

      Which of the following statements is (are) true?

      Criminal law prosecutes people for violating laws intended to protect society.

      Civil law deals with conflicts between two parties.

      Both A and B are correct

      Neither A nor B is correct

      Q–2

      Which of the following scenarios is an example of malfeasance?

      A paramedic assaults a patient.

      A paramedic inadvertently intubates a patient’s esophagus, fails to confirm tube placement, and leaves the tube in place.

      A paramedic fails to fully immobilize a collision patient who is complaining of neck and back pain.

      None of the above.

      Correct Answers

      A–1

      (C) Criminal law is the part of the legal system that deals with wrongs committed against society or its members; examples are homicide and theft. Civil law is the part of the legal system that deals with conflicts. A civil case usually results in a monetary amount being paid to settle the case rather than disciplinary action, like prison time.

      A–2

      (A) Malfeasance is the performance of a wrongful or unlawful act or the performance of a legal act in a manner that is harmful or injurious. Nonfeasance is the failure to perform a required act or duty.

      Questions

      Q–3

      Which of the following best describes a paramedic operating within the scope of practice?

      A paramedic is on the scene of a motor vehicle accident. The patient is 8 months pregnant, in critical condition, and probably going to die. A fetal heart-beat is evident. The paramedic elects to do a cesarean section on the scene to save the baby. This procedure is not part of the EMS agency’s protocols.

      A paramedic is on the scene of a patient having chest pain. The patient has been having chest pain for the past hour. The paramedic elects to give the patient a spray of the patient’s nitroglycerin.

      A paramedic is en route to the hospital with an elderly patient. The patient goes into cardiac arrest. The patient’s family stated not to do CPR on the patient should he go into cardiac arrest.

      A paramedic is on the scene of a cardiac patient having chest pain. The patient weighs approximately 100 kilograms. The online medical control doctor orders 1 gram of lidocaine.

      In the United States there are 17,000 transporting ambulance services (includes fire departments).

      Correct Answers

      A–3

      (B)

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