EMT Hosa 2024 Latest Update Correct
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contraindication - ANSWER reasons not to use a medication
aspirin - ANSWER prevents platelets in the blood from clotting
boots and back braces - ANSWER accessories that EMTs use when lifting a pateint
actions in controlling airway - ANSWER opening and securing
hypoperfusion - ANSWER inadequate supply of oxygen, glucose, and other nutrients
examples of PPE (personal protective equipment) - ANSWER pocket mask (covers
mouth and part of your nose)
mask (whole face)
gloves
gown
basic skills for emt - ANSWER infection control
airway control
ventilation
bleeding control
parenteral - ANSWER inhalation and injection of medience
6 emergency way to carry a patient - ANSWER 1. rescuer assist
2. pack strap
3. cradle carry
4. the firefighter carry
5. seat carry
6. chair carry
oropharyngeal - ANSWER disposable molded plastic device designed to help keep the
tongue off the roof of the mouth
diastolic - ANSWER pressure in the arteries immediately after the pulse
on-line medical control - ANSWER physician is there with the EMT
neurogenic shock - ANSWER vessels are dilated losing pressure and ability to pump
blood against gravity
extrinsic diseases - ANSWER diseases that are contagious and able to spread
, bronchodilators - ANSWER increases airflow by increasing bronchioles diameter
(i.e. inhaler)
direct lift - ANSWER from floor to bed
discs - ANSWER shock absorbers in the back that can cause pain
what do you administer if there is respiratory difficulty or patient suspected to be in
shock, had stroke or seizure - ANSWER oxygen
Vector - ANSWER a living creature involved in the transmission of the disease
(humans, dogs, cats, chicken)
crowing - ANSWER a sound that can occur when muscles around the larynx spasm
Auscultation - ANSWER the act of listening
vital signs - ANSWER should be repeated every 10-15 minutes
snoring - ANSWER tongue blocks the airway
septic shock - ANSWER caused by an infection that results in dilated blood vessels
EMTs should be able to lift at least ____lbs - ANSWER 125
signs of shock - ANSWER tachycardia (rapid heart rate)
tachypnea (rapid breathing)
nausea
thirst
confusion
cool and pale skin
questions when handling medication - ANSWER right medication? right patient? right
route? right date? right dose?
tracheostomy and stoma - ANSWER holes that are surgically created and used to
create airways
normal breathing rate (adult) - ANSWER 12-20 bpm
normal breathing rate (child) - ANSWER 15-30 bpm
normal breathing rate (infant) - ANSWER 25-50 bpm
sequence for basic airway control - ANSWER open
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contraindication - ANSWER reasons not to use a medication
aspirin - ANSWER prevents platelets in the blood from clotting
boots and back braces - ANSWER accessories that EMTs use when lifting a pateint
actions in controlling airway - ANSWER opening and securing
hypoperfusion - ANSWER inadequate supply of oxygen, glucose, and other nutrients
examples of PPE (personal protective equipment) - ANSWER pocket mask (covers
mouth and part of your nose)
mask (whole face)
gloves
gown
basic skills for emt - ANSWER infection control
airway control
ventilation
bleeding control
parenteral - ANSWER inhalation and injection of medience
6 emergency way to carry a patient - ANSWER 1. rescuer assist
2. pack strap
3. cradle carry
4. the firefighter carry
5. seat carry
6. chair carry
oropharyngeal - ANSWER disposable molded plastic device designed to help keep the
tongue off the roof of the mouth
diastolic - ANSWER pressure in the arteries immediately after the pulse
on-line medical control - ANSWER physician is there with the EMT
neurogenic shock - ANSWER vessels are dilated losing pressure and ability to pump
blood against gravity
extrinsic diseases - ANSWER diseases that are contagious and able to spread
, bronchodilators - ANSWER increases airflow by increasing bronchioles diameter
(i.e. inhaler)
direct lift - ANSWER from floor to bed
discs - ANSWER shock absorbers in the back that can cause pain
what do you administer if there is respiratory difficulty or patient suspected to be in
shock, had stroke or seizure - ANSWER oxygen
Vector - ANSWER a living creature involved in the transmission of the disease
(humans, dogs, cats, chicken)
crowing - ANSWER a sound that can occur when muscles around the larynx spasm
Auscultation - ANSWER the act of listening
vital signs - ANSWER should be repeated every 10-15 minutes
snoring - ANSWER tongue blocks the airway
septic shock - ANSWER caused by an infection that results in dilated blood vessels
EMTs should be able to lift at least ____lbs - ANSWER 125
signs of shock - ANSWER tachycardia (rapid heart rate)
tachypnea (rapid breathing)
nausea
thirst
confusion
cool and pale skin
questions when handling medication - ANSWER right medication? right patient? right
route? right date? right dose?
tracheostomy and stoma - ANSWER holes that are surgically created and used to
create airways
normal breathing rate (adult) - ANSWER 12-20 bpm
normal breathing rate (child) - ANSWER 15-30 bpm
normal breathing rate (infant) - ANSWER 25-50 bpm
sequence for basic airway control - ANSWER open
