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SUCCESS! for the EMT by Joseph J. Mistovich and Edward Kuvlesky isthetext to help students pass their National Registry and other certification exams. All items are written and tested by educators and offer proven authoritative information. Blending a comprehensive collection of practice exam questions with helpful test-taking tips and student hints, all items reference the Department of Transportationrs"s objectives. As you build confidence by digging into this rich content review, yours"ll find that the Brady/Prentice Hall Health test preparation system is a blueprint for success. SUCCESS! Is a complete review system that combines relevant exam-style questions with a self-assessment format to provide you with the best preparation for your exam!

Joseph J. Mistovich, MEd, NREMT-P

Joseph Mistovich is Chairperson of the Department of Health Professions and a Professor at Youngstown State University in Youngstown, Ohio. He has more than 22 years of experience as an educator in emergency medical services. Mr. Mistovich received his Master of Education degree in Community Health Education from Kent State University in 1988. He completed a Bachelor of Science in Applied Science degree with a major in Allied Health in 1985, and an Associate in Applied Science degree in Emergency Medical Technology in 1982 from Youngstown State University.

Mr. Mistovich has more than 27 years of experience providing advanced life support in the prehospital environment. He is an author or coauthor of numerous EMS books and journal articles and is a frequent presenter at national and state EMS conferences.

Preface

vii

Reviewers

ix

Introduction

xi

Module 1: Preparatory

1

(11)

Module 2: Airway, Breathing, and Ventilation

12

(18)

Module 3: Patient Assessment

30

(51)

Module 4: Medical/Behavioral/Obstetrics

81

(75)

General Pharmacology

82

(1)

Respiratory Emergencies

83

(5)

Cardiovascular Emergencies

88

(12)

Diabetes/Altered Mental Status

100

(2)

Stroke

102

(1)

Allergic Reactions

103

(2)

Poisoning/Overdose Emergencies

105

(3)

Environmental Emergencies

108

(4)

Behavioral Emergencies

112

(2)

Acute Abdominal Pain

114

(1)

Obstetrics and Gynecology

115

(6)

Seizures and Syncope

121

(35)

Module 5: Trauma

156

(14)

Module 6: Infants and Children

170

(9)

Module 7: Operations

179

(10)

Module 8: Advanced Airway Management

189

(10)

Comprehensive Exam

199

(33)

Appendix: DOT Objectives

232

(23)

Index

255

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