contraindication
a factor in the patient's condition that makes the use of a medication or specific treatment dangerous or ill advised
aspirin
prevents clumping of platelets
boots and back braces
accessories that EMTs use when lifting a pateint
actions in controlling airway
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HOSA Emergency Medical Technician
exam 121 questions with 100% correct
answers
contraindication - answer a factor in the patient's condition that makes the use of a medication
or specific treatment dangerous or ill advised
aspirin - answer prevents clumping of platelets
boots and back braces - answer accessories that EMTs use when lifting a pateint
actions in controlling airway - answer opening and securing
hypoperfusion (shock) - answer inadequate supply of oxygen and nutrients to the cells
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 or injection of medicine
, 6 emergency ways 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 pertaining to the mouth and pharynx
diastolic - answer pressure within the walls of arteries when the left ventricle is at rest
on-line medical control - answer physician is there with the EMT
neurogenic shock - answer hypoperfusion due to nerve paralysis (sometimes caused by spinal
cord injuries) resulting in the dilation of blood vessels that increases the volume of the
circulatory system beyond the point where it can be filled.
extrinsic diseases - answer diseases that are contagious and able to spread
bronchodilator - answer a medication that relaxes and expands the bronchial passages into the
lungs
direct lift - answer from floor to bed
discs - answer act as a shock absorber for the spine
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