EMT Hosa Exam Questions & Answers 2024/2025
contraindication - ANSWERSreasons not to use a medication
aspirin - ANSWERSprevents platelets in the blood from clotting
boots and back braces - ANSWERSaccessories that EMTs use when lifting a pateint
actions in controlling airway - ANSWERSo...
contraindication - ANSWERSreasons not to use a medication
aspirin - ANSWERSprevents platelets in the blood from clotting
boots and back braces - ANSWERSaccessories that EMTs use when lifting a pateint
actions in controlling airway - ANSWERSopening and securing
hypoperfusion - ANSWERSinadequate supply of oxygen, glucose, and other nutrients
examples of PPE (personal protective equipment) - ANSWERSpocket mask (covers mouth and part of
your nose)
mask (whole face)
gloves
gown
basic skills for emt - ANSWERSinfection control
airway control
ventilation
bleeding control
parenteral - ANSWERSinhalation and injection of medience
6 emergency way to carry a patient - ANSWERS1. rescuer assist
2. pack strap
, 3. cradle carry
4. the firefighter carry
5. seat carry
6. chair carry
oropharyngeal - ANSWERSdisposable molded plastic device designed to help keep the tongue off the
roof of the mouth
diastolic - ANSWERSpressure in the arteries immediately after the pulse
on-line medical control - ANSWERSphysician is there with the EMT
neurogenic shock - ANSWERSvessels are dilated losing pressure and ability to pump blood against gravity
extrinsic diseases - ANSWERSdiseases that are contagious and able to spread
bronchodilators - ANSWERSincreases airflow by increasing bronchioles diameter
(i.e. inhaler)
direct lift - ANSWERSfrom floor to bed
discs - ANSWERSshock 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 - ANSWERSoxygen
Vector - ANSWERSa living creature involved in the transmission of the disease (humans, dogs, cats,
chicken)
crowing - ANSWERSa sound that can occur when muscles around the larynx spasm
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