The Paramedic Exam Review

Second Edition
Author: Bob Elling; Kirsten M. Elling
ISBN #: 1418038180
©2007   Publish Date: 01/17/2007
Binding: PB
Pages: 480
Publisher: Cengage Learning

Price: $122.95

Description:

Ideal for review course, this book is a must-have tool for students preparing for either State or National
Certification Exams. It includes over 2,000 multiple choice style questions based on the current DOT EMTParamedic
curriculum objectives and content. The exam questions are written in a style similar to those found on
State and National Exams and are easy to read. To ensure adequate practice, the more complex content
chapters have more questions to ensure students are truly prepared. Delmar's Why-Driven EMS Review, 2E,
is the companion text that explains the rationale for answers to the exam review questions. This is an indispensable
tool for all paramedic students preparing for their certification exam.

Product Benefits:

• Over 2,000 exam questions allow for thorough review of the key objectives of the DOT-Paramedic curriculum.Students will find additional questions in the more challenging subject areas
• Multiple choice format. The question format is similar to the format on State and National certification examsto provide practice on this style of question. In addition, questions are written in a clear, readable style
• Link to Why-Driven text enables review of material and understanding of the rationale for the answers tothe exam review questions
• A practice CD containing two typical National style, blueprinted exams with rationals is included so thestudent can practice sitting for an actual entire exam

Table of Contents:

The Well-Being of the EMS Provider. EMS Systems, Roles and Responsibilities. Illness and Injury Prevention. Medical/Legal Issues. Ethical Issues for the EMS Provider. General Principles of Pathology. Pharmacology. Medication Administration. Life Span Development. Airway Management and Ventilation. Therapeutic Communications and History Taking. Techniques of Physical Examination. Overview: Patient Assessment. Scene Size-Up, Initial Assessment. Focused History and Physical Exam: Medical. Focused History and Physical Exam: Trauma. Assessment Based Management. Clinical Decision Making and On-Going Assessment. Communications. Documentation. Pulmonary /Respiratory. Cardiology. Neurology. Endocrinology. Allergies and Anaphylaxis. Gastroenterology & Urology. Toxicology. Environmental Conditions. Infectious and Communicable Diseases. Behavioral and Psychiatric Disorders. Hematology. Gynecology and Obstetrics. Trauma Systems and Mechanism of Injury. Hemorrhage and Shock. Soft Tissue Trauma. Burns. Head and Facial Trauma. Spinal Trauma. Thoracic Trauma. Abdominal Trauma. Musculoskeletal Trauma. Neonatology. Pediatrics. Geriatrics. The Challenged Patient. Acute Interventions in the Home Care Patient. Ambulance Operations and Medical Incident Command. Rescue Awareness Operations. Hazardous Materials Awareness,and Operations. Crime Scenes Awareness. Basic Life Support. Advanced Cardiac Life Support. Index.

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