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EMT Hosa Exam Study Guide. Contraindication - answerreasons not to use a medication aspirin - answerprevents platelets in the blood from clotting boots and back braces - answeraccessories that EMTs use when lifting a pateint actions in controlling airway - answeropening and securing hypoperfus...

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  • November 11, 2024
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11/06/2024 10:41 AM


EMT Hosa Exam Study Guide.



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

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11/06/2024 10:41 AM

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

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