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HOSA EMT (Latest 2024/ 2025 Updates STUDY BUNDLE
PACKAGE WITH SOLUTIONS) Qs & As| Grade A| 100%
Correct (Verified Answers)
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

hypoperfusion - ANSWERinadequate supply of oxygen, glucose, and other nutrients

examples of PPE (personal protective equipment) - ANSWERpocket mask (covers
mouth and part of your nose)
mask (whole face)
gloves
gown

basic skills for emt - ANSWERinfection control
airway control
ventilation
bleeding control

parenteral - ANSWERinhalation and injection of medience

6 emergency way to carry a patient - ANSWER1. rescuer assist
2. pack strap
3. cradle carry
4. the firefighter carry
5. seat carry
6. chair carry

oropharyngeal - ANSWERdisposable molded plastic device designed to help keep the
tongue off the roof of the mouth

diastolic - ANSWERpressure in the arteries immediately after the pulse

on-line medical control - ANSWERphysician is there with the EMT

neurogenic shock - ANSWERvessels are dilated losing pressure and ability to pump
blood against gravity

extrinsic diseases - ANSWERdiseases that are contagious and able to spread

, bronchodilators - ANSWERincreases airflow by increasing bronchioles diameter
(i.e. inhaler)

direct lift - ANSWERfrom floor to bed

discs - ANSWERshock 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 - ANSWERoxygen

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

crowing - ANSWERa sound that can occur when muscles around the larynx spasm

Auscultation - ANSWERthe act of listening

vital signs - ANSWERshould be repeated every 10-15 minutes

snoring - ANSWERtongue blocks the airway

septic shock - ANSWERcaused by an infection that results in dilated blood vessels

EMTs should be able to lift at least ____lbs - ANSWER125

signs of shock - ANSWERtachycardia (rapid heart rate)
tachypnea (rapid breathing)
nausea
thirst
confusion
cool and pale skin

questions when handling medication - ANSWERright medication? right patient? right
route? right date? right dose?

tracheostomy and stoma - ANSWERholes that are surgically created and used to
create airways

normal breathing rate (adult) - ANSWER12-20 bpm

normal breathing rate (child) - ANSWER15-30 bpm

normal breathing rate (infant) - ANSWER25-50 bpm

sequence for basic airway control - ANSWERopen
asses
suction

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