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contraindication - verified answer reasons not to use a medication



aspirin - verified answer prevents platelets in the blood from clotting



boots and back braces - verified answer accessories that EMTs use when lifting a pateint



actions in controlling airway - verified answer opening and securing



hypoperfusion - verified answer inadequate supply of oxygen, glucose, and other nutrients



examples of PPE (personal protective equipment) - verified answer pocket mask (covers mouth
and part of your nose)

mask (whole face)

gloves

gown



basic skills for emt - verified answer infection control

airway control

ventilation

bleeding control



parenteral - verified answer inhalation and injection of medience



6 emergency way to carry a patient - verified answer 1. rescuer assist

2. pack strap

3. cradle carry

4. the firefighter carry

5. seat carry

, 6. chair carry



oropharyngeal - verified answer disposable molded plastic device designed to help keep the
tongue off the roof of the mouth



diastolic - verified answer pressure in the arteries immediately after the pulse



on-line medical control - verified answer physician is there with the EMT



neurogenic shock - verified answer vessels are dilated losing pressure and ability to pump blood
against gravity



extrinsic diseases - verified answer diseases that are contagious and able to spread



bronchodilators - verified answer increases airflow by increasing bronchioles diameter

(i.e. inhaler)



direct lift - verified answer from floor to bed



discs - verified 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 - verified answer oxygen



Vector - verified answer a living creature involved in the transmission of the disease (humans,
dogs, cats, chicken)



crowing - verified answer a sound that can occur when muscles around the larynx spasm



Auscultation - verified answer the act of listening

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