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Chapter 1 Introduction to EMS Systems 1
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Chapter 2 Legal and Ethical Principles of Emergency Care
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Chapter 3 Wellness and Safety of the Emergency Medical Responder
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Chapter 4 Introduction to Medical Terminology, Human Anatomy,
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Chapter 5 Introduction to Pathophysiology
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Chapter 6 Principles of Lifting, Moving, and Positioning of Patients
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Chapter 7 Principles of Effective Communication
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Chapter 8 Principles of Effective Documentation45
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Chapter 9 Principles of Airway Management and Ventilation
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Chapter 10 Principles of Oxygen Therapy
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Chapter 11 Principles of Resuscitation
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Chapter 12 Obtaining a Medical History and Vital Signs 70
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n Chapter 13 Principles of Patient Assessment
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Chapter 14 Caring for Cardiac Emergencies
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Chapter 15 Caring for Respiratory Emergencies 90 Chapt
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er 16 Caring for Common Medical Emergencies
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Chapter 17 Caring for Environmental Emergencies
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Chapter 18 Caring for Soft-
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Tissue Injuries and Bleeding 110 Chapter 19 Recognition an
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d Care of Shock
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Chapter 20 Caring for Muscle and Bone Injuries 125
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Chapter 21 Caring for Head and Spine Injuries
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Chapter 22 Caring for Chest and Abdominal Emergencies
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Chapter 23 Care During Pregnancy and Childbirth
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Chapter 24 Caring for Infants and Children
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Chapter 25 Special Considerations for the Geriatric Patient
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,Chapter 26 Introduction to EMS Operations and Hazardous Response
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Chapter 27 Introduction to Multiple-Casualty Incidents, the Incident Command System,
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linked together to provide continuous emergency care from the scene to the medical facility?
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A) EMT resources cn
B) 911 services
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D) Emergency services Correct Answer: C cn cn cn cn cn
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A) standards, protocols, and evaluation of patient care.
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C) staffing decisions and hiring.
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D) answering and dispatching 911 calls. Correct Answer: A
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Diff: 1 Page Ref: 6
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Objective: 1 c n
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patient. This would be called:
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D) EMS coordinator direction. Correct Answer: B
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patient are called:
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5) Which agency coordinates EMS on a national level and defines all levels of EMS providers?
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A) NEMSES
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6) One important point where trained and untrained people come together as part of the EMS system is:
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A) the 911 service.
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, Table of Contents cn cn
Chapter 1 Introduction to EMS Systems 1
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Chapter 2 Legal and Ethical Principles of Emergency Care
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Chapter 3 Wellness and Safety of the Emergency Medical Responder
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Chapter 4 Introduction to Medical Terminology, Human Anatomy,
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Chapter 5 Introduction to Pathophysiology
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Chapter 6 Principles of Lifting, Moving, and Positioning of Patients
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Chapter 7 Principles of Effective Communication
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Chapter 8 Principles of Effective Documentation45
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Chapter 9 Principles of Airway Management and Ventilation
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Chapter 10 Principles of Oxygen Therapy
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Chapter 11 Principles of Resuscitation
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Chapter 12 Obtaining a Medical History and Vital Signs 70
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n Chapter 13 Principles of Patient Assessment
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Chapter 14 Caring for Cardiac Emergencies
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Chapter 15 Caring for Respiratory Emergencies 90 Chapt
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er 16 Caring for Common Medical Emergencies
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Chapter 17 Caring for Environmental Emergencies
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Chapter 18 Caring for Soft-
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Tissue Injuries and Bleeding 110 Chapter 19 Recognition an
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d Care of Shock
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Chapter 20 Caring for Muscle and Bone Injuries 125
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Chapter 21 Caring for Head and Spine Injuries
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Chapter 22 Caring for Chest and Abdominal Emergencies
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Chapter 23 Care During Pregnancy and Childbirth
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Chapter 24 Caring for Infants and Children
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Chapter 25 Special Considerations for the Geriatric Patient
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,Chapter 26 Introduction to EMS Operations and Hazardous Response
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Chapter 27 Introduction to Multiple-Casualty Incidents, the Incident Command System,
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A) EMT resources cn
B) 911 services
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D) Emergency services Correct Answer: C cn cn cn cn cn
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 4-5
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A) standards, protocols, and evaluation of patient care.
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B) certification and licensure of EMRs. cn cn cn cn
C) staffing decisions and hiring.
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D) answering and dispatching 911 calls. Correct Answer: A
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Diff: 1 Page Ref: 6
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Objective: 1 c n
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patient. This would be called:
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B) on-line medical direction. cn cn
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Diff: 1 Page Ref: 10
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Objective: 12 c n
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patient are called:
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A) NEMSES
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