1.) HFHC O2 (high flow, high concentration), Keep patient warm, Keep patient comfortable, Rapid transport D, decision Load and Go, Play and Stay, or Big sick, Little sick OPQRST O: Onset: What were you doing when pain startedP: Provocation: Does anything make the pain better or worse...
Assessment of Psychiatric Patients Ethanol (Alcohol) Abuse and Withdrawal Heimlich Maneuver Chest Wounds Brain and Cervical Spine Injuries Elder Abuse Air Medical Transport Treating Terrorists and Criminals A complete set of EMT Practice Test Questions plus all of the other special tips an...
Patient assessment will play a huge role in decisions you make about emergency care, and you will need to use information about each situation to determine the best care route. About 20 to 24% of the questions will assess this area of emergency medicine. EMS Operations These questions will ...
Patient AssessmentChapter 13: Trauma Systems and Mechanism of Injury; Chapter 14: Hemorrhage and Shock; Chapter 15: Soft Tissue Trauma; Chapter 16: Burns; Chapter 17: Head and Facial Trauma; Chapter 18: Spinal Trauma; Chapter 19: Thoracic Trauma; Chapter 20: Abdominal Trauma; Chapter 21: Musc...
Comprehensive overview of all major content areas featured on the exam, including airway management, patient assessment, trauma, medical issues, special considerations, and operations High-yield chapters that include cases, bulleted content review with margin notes, and Q&As 180-question practice exam ...
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5) master personal and scene safety, and begin the process of patient assessment. Course 1 of 6 in the Become an EMT Specialization. Syllabus WEEK 1 Introduction to Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) In this module, you will learn about the nuts and bolts of the emergency medical services sy...
III. PRIMARY ASSESSMENT 1. General Impression Get an idea of what you are dealing with. Manage immediate life threats. Open the airway if need be. Look for breathing abnormalities/huge open bleeding wounds 2. Make Patient Contact -Get down on their level. Make them think you are their frien...
Learn Tips for taking the National Registry of EMT exams, skills testing information and more. EMT Job Info Learn what kind of jobs EMTs can work, EMT salaries, how to make a resume, and more. Patient Assessment Great topics for EMTs like Lung Sound Auscultation, responding to Electrocution...
Before using trauma shears, EMTs should perform a quick patient assessment to determine the necessity of cutting through clothing or materials. If the patient is conscious and can cooperate, it’s essential to obtain informed consent and explain the need for cutting, keeping patient dignity and pr...