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HOSA Emergency Medical Technician 2024/2025 graded A+ by experts
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HOSA Emergency Medical Techniciancontraindication - ANSa factor in the patient's condition that makes the use of a medication or
specific treatment dangerous or ill advised
aspirin - ANSprevents clumping of platelets
boots and back braces - ANSaccessories that EMTs use when lifting a pateint
actions in controlling airway - ANSopening and securing
hypoperfusion (shock) - ANSinadequate supply of oxygen and nutrients to the cells
examples of PPE (personal protective equipment) - ANSpocket mask (covers mouth and part of
your nose)
mask (whole face)
gloves
gown
basic skills for emt - ANSinfection control
airway control
ventilation
bleeding control
parenteral - ANSinhalation or injection of medicine
6 emergency ways to carry a patient - ANS1. rescuer assist
2. pack strap
3. cradle carry
4. the firefighter carry
5. seat carry
6. chair carry
oropharyngeal - ANSpertaining to the mouth and pharynx
diastolic - ANSpressure within the walls of arteries when the left ventricle is at rest
on-line medical control - ANSphysician is there with the EMT
neurogenic shock - ANShypoperfusion 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 - ANSdiseases that are contagious and able to spread
bronchodilator - ANSa medication that relaxes and expands the bronchial passages into the
lungs
direct lift - ANSfrom floor to bed
discs - ANSact as a shock absorber for the spine
what do you administer if there is respiratory difficulty or patient suspected to be in shock, had
stroke or seizure? - ANSoxygen
vector - ANSa living creature involved in the transmission of the disease (humans, dogs, cats,
chicken)
crowing - ANSA breathing sound similar to the cawing of a crow; may indicate that muscles
around the larynx are in spasm
auscultation - ANSlistening to sounds within the body, such as heart or lungs, by using
stethoscope
vital signs should be reassessed every... - ANS10-15 minutes for a stable patient
snoring - ANSThe sound of the soft tissue of the upper airway creating a partial obstruction of
air flow
septic shock - ANSsepsis and uncontrollable decreased blood pressure
EMTs should be able to lift at least ____lbs - ANS125
Signs of shock - ANStachycardia (rapid heart rate)
tachypnea (rapid breathing)
nausea
thirst
confusion
cool and pale skin
questions when handling medication - ANSright medication?
right patient?
right route?
right date?
right dose?
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