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EMT- HOSA Exam Elaboration: *Q&A* (100% Correct) 2025/2026 |VERIFIED| What is the primary purpose of a contraindication when dealing with medication? Reasons to avoid using a specific medication due to potential harm or risks. How does aspirin function in the body related to blood clott...

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EMT- HOSA Exam Elaboration: *Q&A*
(100% Correct) 2025/2026 |VERIFIED|
What is the primary purpose of a contraindication when dealing with medication?

Reasons to avoid using a specific medication due to potential harm or risks.



How does aspirin function in the body related to blood clotting?

It prevents blood platelets from clumping together and forming clots.



What are boots and back braces typically used for in emergency medical scenarios?

They are tools EMTs rely on to provide support and safety when lifting patients.



What steps are involved in properly managing an airway?

Opening and securing the airway to ensure unobstructed breathing.



What does hypoperfusion mean in medical terms?

It refers to an insufficient supply of oxygen, glucose, and other essential nutrients to tissues.



Provide examples of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) that are essential for EMTs.

Pocket mask, face mask, gloves, and gown.



What are fundamental skills every EMT must master?

Infection control, airway management, ventilation, and bleeding control.



What does parenteral administration of medication mean?

Delivering medication through inhalation or injection.



List six emergency patient-carrying techniques used in the field.

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, Rescuer assist, pack strap, cradle carry, firefighter carry, seat carry, and chair carry.



What is the purpose of an oropharyngeal device?

To keep the tongue from obstructing the airway by holding it away from the roof of the mouth.



What does diastolic pressure measure?

The pressure in the arteries when the heart is at rest, between beats.



What is on-line medical control in emergency care?

When a physician directly guides the EMT during patient care.



What happens to blood vessels during neurogenic shock?

They dilate, leading to a loss of pressure and reduced ability to pump blood effectively against
gravity.



How would you define extrinsic diseases?

Diseases that are contagious and capable of spreading from one individual to another.



What is the purpose of bronchodilators?

They improve airflow by increasing the diameter of the bronchioles, such as through an inhaler.



What is a direct lift, and when is it used?

A technique to lift a patient from the floor to a bed or stretcher.



What is the function of spinal discs?

They act as shock absorbers in the back and can cause pain if damaged.



Which intervention is critical for patients experiencing respiratory distress or suspected shock?



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