The Paramedic Review
A Must-Have Tool for Students Preparing for Either State or National Certification Exams To Become A Paramedic

By Bob Elling, Kirsten M. Elling - First Edition

Ideal for review courses, The Paramedic Review is a must-have tool for students preparing for either State or National Certification Exams.

It includes over 2000 multiple choice style questions based on the revised DOT EMT-Paramedic 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 Enrichment, 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.

• Abundance of questions. Over two thousand 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 exams to provide practice on this style of question. In addition, questions are written in a clear, readable style.
• Link to Enrichment Text. To form the complete review package, The Paramedic Review is linked to Delmar's Why-Driven EMS Enrichment text. This enables review of material and understanding of the rationale for the answers to the exam review questions.
• CD-ROM A practice CD accompanies the text for additional format for reviewing content.

Contents:

• Chapter 1: The Well-Being of the EMS Provider.
• Chapter 2: EMS Systems, Roles and Responsibilities.
• Chapter 3: Illness and Injury Prevention.
• Chapter 4: Medical/Legal Issues.
• Chapter 5: Ethical Issues for the EMS Provider.
• Chapter 6: General Principles of Pathology.
• Chapter 7: Pharmacology.
• Chapter 8: Medication Administration.
• Chapter 9: Therapeutic Communication.
• Chapter 10: Life Span Development.
• Chapter 11: Airway Management and Ventilation.
• Chapter 12: History Taking.
• Chapter 13: Techniques of Physical Examination.
• Chapter 14: Overview: Patient Assessment.
• Chapter 15: Scene Size-Up, Initial Assessment.
• Chapter 16: Focused History and Physical Exam: Medical.
• Chapter 17: Focused History and Physical Exam: Trauma.
• Chapter 18: Assessment Based Management.
• Chapter 19: Clinical Decision Making and On-Going Assessment.
• Chapter 20: Communications.
• Chapter 21: Documentation.
• Chapter 22: Pulmonary /Respiratory.
• Chapter 23: Cardiology.
• Chapter 24: Neurology.
• Chapter 25: Endocrinology.
• Chapter 26: Allergies and Anaphylaxis.
• Chapter 27: Gastroenterology & Urology.
• Chapter 28: Toxicology.
• Chapter 29: Environmental Conditions.
• Chapter 30: Infectious and Communicable Diseases.
• Chapter 31: Behavioral and Psychiatric Disorders.
• Chapter 32: Hematology.
• Chapter 33: Gynecology and Obstetrics.
• Chapter 34: Trauma Systems and Mechanism of Injury.
• Chapter 35: Hemorrhage and Shock.
• Chapter 36: Soft Tissue Trauma.
• Chapter 37: Burns.
• Chapter 38: Head and Facial Trauma.
• Chapter 39: Spinal Trauma.
• Chapter 40: Thoracic Trauma.
• Chapter 41: Abdominal Trauma.
• Chapter 42: Musculoskeletal Trauma.
• Chapter 43: Neonatology.
• Chapter 44: Pediatrics.
• Chapter 45: Geriatrics, Abuse and Assault.
• Chapter 46: The Challenged Patient.
• Chapter 47: Acute Interventions in the Home Care Patient.
• Chapter 48: Ambulance Operations and Medical Incident Command.
• Chapter 49: Rescue Awareness Operations.
• Chapter 50: Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations.
• Chapter 51: Crime Scenes Awareness.
• Chapter 52: CPR and Resuscitation.
• Index.
• Supraventricular Dysrhythmias - Part Two.
• Chapter Thirteen: Supraventricular Dysrhythmias - Self Assessment Tracings.

400 Pages - 8-1/2 x 11 in.

Paperback, 400 pages