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...
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
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