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Check for Availabilityout of stock. Click on the button below to search for this title in other formats.  This title in other formats:Other titles in the Kaplan EMT Basic Exam series:Kaplan EMT Basic Exam (Kaplan EMT Basic Exam)by Richard Lapierre
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:EMT-Basic Exam comes complete with a full-length practice test and comprehensive coverage of the material on the exam written by an experienced EMS director and teacher of EMT-Basic candidates. You'll review all the topics tested on the written exam, test yourself with hundreds of practice questions, and reinforce information learned with detailed answer explanations. Plus you'll get Kaplan's exclusive test-taking strategies to give you the edge on this critical test. You will pass the EMT-Basic® Exam with Kaplan.* Features:
Synopsis:Everything you need to pass the EMT-Basic exam — Guaranteed. EMT-Basic Exam comes complete with a full-length practice test and comprehensive coverage of the material on the exam written by an experienced EMS director and teacher of EMT-Basic candidates. You'll review all the topics tested on the written exam, test yourself with hundreds of practice questions, and reinforce information learned with detailed answer explanations. Plus you'll get Kaplan's exclusive test-taking strategies to give you the edge on this critical test. PRACTICE With a full-length practice test, detailed answer explanations, and hundreds of practice questions. PREPARE With a full review of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) curriculum used on the official test, useful diagrams and photos, plus information on the EMT-Basic exam content, structure, and format. PASS With Kaplan's exclusive strategies for EMT-Basic success. World Leader in Test Prep and Admissions Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions has helped more than 3 million students achieve their educational and career goals. With 185 centers and over 1,200 classroom locations throughout the U.S. and abroad, Kaplan provides a full range of services, including test-prep courses, admissions consulting, programs for international students, professional licensing preparation, and more. For more information, contact us at 1-800-KAP-TEST or visit kaptest.com.
About the AuthorRichard J. Lapierre currently serves as Director of EMS with University Health Services at Brown University. He is reponsible for the supervision of an advanced life support EMS unit with four full-time ALS supervisors and 105 BLS student volunteers. Lapierre also teaches EMT-Basic and EMT-D courses to Brown University undergraduate students. Table of ContentsAbout the Author........................ix How to Use This Book...............and Author's Note.............................xiii Section I: The Basics Chapter One: Inside the EMT-Basic Exam......3 Qualifying for the Test..........................3 Job Description of an EMT-Basic.........4 The EMT Course.................................4 The National Registry of Emergency Technician (NREMT) Exam.......5 State Licensing Exams.........................6 EMT-Basic Test Strategies: It's Not Always How Much You Know....7 Test Mentality....................................9 Kaplan's Top Ten EMT-Basic Tips....11 On Test Day......................................12 For More Information....................... 13 Section II: EMT-Basic Review Chapter Two: Well-Being of the and/Legal and Ethical Issues..............17 Physical Risks..................................17 Mental and Emotional Risks..............17 Medical, Legal, and Ethical Issues.....19 Practice Set.......................................21 Answer Explanations.........................23 Chapter Three: Anatomy, Physiology, SAMPLE, Vital Signs, and Moving Patients....25 Anatomical Planes..............................26 Skeletal System..................................28 Respiratory System.............................29 Circulatory System..............................31 Gastrointestinal System........................34 Muscular System.................................35 Nervous System..................................35 Skin....................................................35 Endocrine System................................36 SAMPLE History................................37 Baseline Vital Signs..............................38 Moving and Lifting Patients..................40 Practice Set.........................................42 Answer Explanations...........................46 Chapter Four: Airway.......................................49 Opening the Airway.............................49 Airway Adjunct...................................50 Respiratory Assessment.......................51 Techniques of Artificial Ventilation........52 Oxygen Delivery Systems.....................53 Practice Set..........................................54 Answer Explanations........................... 57 Chapter Five: Patient Assessment, Communications, and Documentation...........59 Scene Size-Up......................................59 Initial Patient Assessment.......................60 Focused History adn Physical Exam: Medical.......62 Focused History and Physical Exam: Trauma........63 Detailed Physical Exam...........................66 Ongoing Assessment...............................67 Communications......................................68 Documentation.........................................69 Practice Set..............................................72 Answer Explanations.................................72 Chapter Six: Medical Emergencies..........................81 Pharmacology..........................................81 Respiratory Emergencies.........82 Cardiovascular Emergencies......84 Diabetes.........................87 Seizures.......88 Allergies........88 Poisoning and Overdose......90 Environmental Emergencies.....94 Obstetric and Gynecological Emergencies.....97 Practice Set........103 Answer Explanations...........111 Chapter Seven: Trauma Emergencies.............115 The Golden Hour of Trauma.............115 Common Traumatic Injuries................116 Bleeding and Shock...............117 Soft Tissue Injuries..............119 Burns.......................122 Musculoskeletal Care...........124 Injuries to the Head and Spine........126 Injuries to the Eyes, Face, and Neck.......128 Injuries to the Chest, Abdomen, and Genitalia......129 Practice Set.........131 Answer Explanations.....136 Chapter Eight: Pediatrics....................................149 Pediatric Populations.............150 Psychological and Social Factors.........150 Physical Differences....................150 Assessment...................151 Airway, Breathing, and Circulation.......151 Special Conditions................152 Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).......153 Trauma............154 Child Abuse and Neglect.........154 Special-Needs Infants and Children......155 Family Response....................156 Practice Set.............157 Answer Explanations.............159 Chapter Nine: Ambulance Operations..............................161 Preparation.............161 The Truck Check.....162 Dispatch.................162 En Route.............162 Arrival on Scene........163 En Route to the Receiving Facility............164 At the Receiving Facility............164 Postrun.............164 Air Medical Considerations..........164 Practice Set............166 Answer Explanations..........168 Section III: Full-Length Practice Test and Explanations Practice Test..................173 Practice Test Answer and Explanations..........192 Section IV: EMT-Basic Resources Glossary........207 State EMT Certification Links.........219 What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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