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Prehospital Emergency Care 12th Edition, (2023)
By Joseph Mistovich, Keith Karren & Brent Hafen
All Chapters 1-44| 12 Units| Latest Version With Verified Answers| Grade A+
,Part 1: Preparatory And Public Health........................................................................4
Chapter 1: Emergency Care Systems, Research, And Public Health.........................................................4
Chapter 2: Workforce Safety And Wellness Of The Emt........................................................................37
Chapter 3: Medical, Legal, And Ethical Issues........................................................................................57
Chapter 4: Documentation....................................................................................................................84
Chapter 5: Communication..................................................................................................................100
Chapter 6: Lifting And Moving Patients...............................................................................................118
Part 2: Anatomy, Physiology, And Medical Terminology.........................................133
Chapter 7: Anatomy, Physiology, And Medical Terminology...............................................................133
Part 3: Pathophysiology.......................................................................................... 168
Chapter 8: Pathophysiology.................................................................................................................168
Part 4: Life Span Development............................................................................... 196
Chapter 9: Life Span Development......................................................................................................196
Part 5: Airway Management, Respiration, Ventilation, And Oxygenation...............209
Chapter 10: Airway Management, Artificial Ventilation, And Oxygenation.........................................209
Part 6: Assessment................................................................................................. 254
Chapter 11: Vital Signs, Monitoring Devices, And History Taking........................................................254
Chapter 12: Scene Size-Up...................................................................................................................299
Chapter 13: Patient Assessment..........................................................................................................309
Part 7: General Pharmacology And Medication Administration...............................351
Chapter 14: General Pharmacology And Medication Administration..................................................351
Part 8: Shock And Resuscitation............................................................................. 366
Chapter 15: Shock And Resuscitation..................................................................................................366
Part 9: Medical........................................................................................................ 402
Chapter 16: Respiratory Emergencies..................................................................................................402
Chapter 17: Cardiovascular Emergencies.............................................................................................436
Chapter 18: Altered Mental Status, Stroke, And Headache.................................................................474
Chapter 19: Seizures And Syncope......................................................................................................502
Chapter 20: Acute Diabetic Emergencies.............................................................................................523
Chapter 21: Allergic And Anaphylactic Reactions................................................................................546
Chapter 22: Toxicologic Emergencies And Infectious Diseases............................................................567
, Chapter 23: Abdominal, Hematologic, Gynecologic, Genitourinary, And Renal Emergencies.............610
Chapter 24: Environmental Emergencies.............................................................................................652
Chapter 25: Submersion Incidents: Drowning And Diving Emergencies..............................................686
Chapter 26: Vulnerable Populations: Psychiatric Emergencies And Psychosocial Issues.....................702
Part 10: Trauma...................................................................................................... 721
Chapter 27: Trauma Overview: The Trauma Patient And The Trauma System....................................721
Chapter 28: Bleeding And Soft Tissue Trauma.....................................................................................739
Chapter 29: Burns................................................................................................................................767
Chapter 30: Musculoskeletal Trauma And Nontraumatic Fractures....................................................786
Chapter 31: Head Trauma....................................................................................................................804
Chapter 32: Spinal Trauma And Spine Motion Restriction...................................................................827
Chapter 33: Eye, Face, And Neck Trauma............................................................................................852
Chapter 34: Chest Trauma...................................................................................................................868
Chapter 35: Abdominal And Genitourinary Trauma............................................................................884
Chapter 36: Multisystem Trauma And Trauma In Special Patient Populations....................................898
Part 11: Special Patient Populations.......................................................................917
Chapter 37: Obstetrics And Neonatal Care..........................................................................................917
Chapter 38: Patients With Special Challenges.....................................................................................954
Chapter 39: The Combat Veteran........................................................................................................995
Part 12: Ems Operations....................................................................................... 1004
Chapter 40: Ambulance Operations And Air Medical Response........................................................1004
Chapter 41: Gaining Access And Patient Extrication..........................................................................1018
Chapter 42: Hazardous Materials......................................................................................................1028
Chapter 43: Multiple-Casualty Incidents And Incident Management................................................1039
Chapter 44: Ems Response To Terrorist Incidents And High Threat And Active Shooter Incidents....1053
,Part 1: Preparatory And Public Health
Chapter 1: Emergency Care Systems, Research, And Public Health
By Joseph Mistovich: Prehospital Emergency Care 12th Edition, (2023)
Multiple Choice
1) What Is A Primary Purpose Of The Modern-Day Ems System?
A) Provide A Means Of Transport To And From The Hospital
B) Ensure That All Members Of Society Have Equal Access To Hospitals
C) Decrease The Incidence Of Death And Disability Related To Injury And Illness
D) Provide Emergency Health Care Services To Medically Underserved Areas
ANS:>C
The Primary Purpose Of The Modern Ems System Is To Reduce Death And Disability Related To
Emergencies By Providing Timely And Effective Care.
A (Transportation) Is A Part Of The Ems System But Not Its Primary Purpose.
B (Equal Access To Hospitals) Is Not The Direct Focus Of Ems, Although They Play A Role In Access To
Care.
D (Emergency Care To Underserved Areas) Is Important But Is Still A Specific Aspect Of The System, Not
Its Primary Goal.
Diff: 2
Page Ref: 7
Objective: 1-2
2) Most Authorities Agree That The Modern-Day Ems System Evolved After The Release Of Which
Document?
A) The Emergency Medical Services Act Of 1973
,B) The White Paper "Accidental Death And Disability: The Neglected Disease Of Modern Society" In 1966
C) The American Heart Association's Guidelines For Cardiac Resuscitation
D) Emergency Medical Services: Agenda For The Future, In 1996
ANS:>B
The 1966 White Paper Was Pivotal In Highlighting The Need For A Formal Ems System, Serving As The
Foundation For Ems Development.
A (1973 Ems Act) Was Important But Followed The White Paper.
C (Aha's Guidelines) Contributed To Specific Medical Interventions, Not The Overall System's Creation.
D (Agenda For The Future) Focused On Future Improvements, Not The Origins.
Diff: 1
Page Ref: 3
Objective: 1-2
3) An Emergency Medical Responder Comes To You And States That He Would Like To Work For Your
Emergency Ambulance Service On A Full-Time Basis. Knowing The National Ems Scope Of Practice
Model, You Inform Him Of Which Element?
A) He Will Be Able To Take Care Of Only Patients With Non-Life-Threatening Complaints
B) He Will First Need Approval From Your Ambulance Service's Medical Director
C) He Will Be Able To Work Only With An Advanced Emt Or Paramedic
D) He Will First Have To Become An Emergency Medical Technician
ANS:>D
An Emr Must Advance To An Emt Level Before Working On An Ambulance Full-Time, As Emts Have A
Broader Scope Of Practice.
A (Non-Life-Threatening Complaints) Does Not Capture The Requirement For A Higher Certification.
,B (Medical Director Approval) Is Not The Limiting Factor Here For Full-Time Work; The Emr Must First
Become An Emt.
C (Working With An Aemt Or Paramedic) Doesn’t Specify The Certification Level Needed For Full-Time
Work.
Diff: 1
Page Ref: 6-7
Objective: 1-1
4) As Defined By The National Ems Scope Of Practice Model, The Four Levels Of Ems Practitioners
Include:
A) Ambulance Drivers
B) Ems Medical Director
C) Paramedics
D) Emergency Medical Dispatchers
ANS:>C
Paramedics Are One Of The Four Recognized Levels Of Ems Practitioners, With Advanced Training In
Medical Care.
A (Ambulance Drivers) Are Not Considered A Formal Level Of Ems Practitioners.
B (Ems Medical Director) Is Essential But Is A Leadership Role, Not A Practitioner Level.
D (Emergency Medical Dispatchers) Are Crucial But Have A Distinct Role In Ems Operations, Not A
Practice Level.
Diff: 1
Page Ref: 6-7
Objective: 1-3
,5) An Emergency Medical Responder (Emr) Approaches You And States That He Is Interested In
Becoming An Emt. Specifically, He Asks What He Will Be Able To Do As An Emt That He Cannot Presently
Do As An Emr. You Respond By Saying He Will Be Able To:
A) Administer Some Medications
B) Assist In Emergency Childbirth
C) Use An Automated External Defibrillator
D) Obtain Vital Signs
ANS:>A
Emts Have Expanded Training Allowing Them To Administer Certain Medications, Something Emrs
Cannot Do.
B (Emergency Childbirth) Is A Skill Both Emrs And Emts Can Learn With Additional Training.
C (Use Of Aed) Is Something Emrs Can Also Perform With Proper Training.
D (Vital Signs) Is A Skill That Both Emrs And Emts Are Trained In.
Diff: 1
Page Ref: 6-7
Objective: 1-5
6) You Have Been Dispatched For A 61-Year-Old Female In Cardiac Arrest. Emergency Medical
Responders (Emrs) Are On Scene. In Your Community, All Ems Practitioners Are Trained According To
The National Ems Scope Of Practice Model. Given This, Which Type Of Care Do You Expect The Emrs To
Be Providing?
A) Emergency Medication Administration
B) Automated External Defibrillation
C) Intravenous Therapy
D) Reading An Electrocardiogram
ANS:>B
, Emrs Are Trained To Perform Aed Use For Patients In Cardiac Arrest.
A (Medication Administration) Is Outside Of The Emr’s Scope.
C (Iv Therapy) Is Beyond The Capabilities Of An Emr.
D (Ecg Reading) Requires Higher-Level Training, Which Emrs Do Not Receive.
Diff: 2
Page Ref: 6
Objective: 1-5
7) An Emt With Your Service States That She Desires To Become A Paramedic Because She Wants To
Provide Advanced Care. Under The National Ems Scope Of Practice Model, Which One Of These Types Of
Care Will She Be Able To Provide As A Paramedic That She Cannot Provide As An Emt?
A) Automated Blood Pressure Monitoring
B) Assistance With Emergency Childbirth
C) Interfacility Transports
D) Iv Therapy
ANS:>D
Paramedics Are Trained To Provide Iv Therapy, A Key Aspect Of Their Advanced Care Training.
A (Automated Blood Pressure) Is Within The Emt's Scope.
B (Emergency Childbirth) Is Something Both Emts And Paramedics Can Assist With.
C (Interfacility Transport) Is More Related To Role Rather Than Scope Of Care.
Diff: 1
Page Ref: 7
Objective: 1-5
8) Which Statement Made By An Emt Requires Immediate Intervention By A Superior Or The Service
Supervisor?
Prehospital Emergency Care 12th Edition, (2023)
By Joseph Mistovich, Keith Karren & Brent Hafen
All Chapters 1-44| 12 Units| Latest Version With Verified Answers| Grade A+
,Part 1: Preparatory And Public Health........................................................................4
Chapter 1: Emergency Care Systems, Research, And Public Health.........................................................4
Chapter 2: Workforce Safety And Wellness Of The Emt........................................................................37
Chapter 3: Medical, Legal, And Ethical Issues........................................................................................57
Chapter 4: Documentation....................................................................................................................84
Chapter 5: Communication..................................................................................................................100
Chapter 6: Lifting And Moving Patients...............................................................................................118
Part 2: Anatomy, Physiology, And Medical Terminology.........................................133
Chapter 7: Anatomy, Physiology, And Medical Terminology...............................................................133
Part 3: Pathophysiology.......................................................................................... 168
Chapter 8: Pathophysiology.................................................................................................................168
Part 4: Life Span Development............................................................................... 196
Chapter 9: Life Span Development......................................................................................................196
Part 5: Airway Management, Respiration, Ventilation, And Oxygenation...............209
Chapter 10: Airway Management, Artificial Ventilation, And Oxygenation.........................................209
Part 6: Assessment................................................................................................. 254
Chapter 11: Vital Signs, Monitoring Devices, And History Taking........................................................254
Chapter 12: Scene Size-Up...................................................................................................................299
Chapter 13: Patient Assessment..........................................................................................................309
Part 7: General Pharmacology And Medication Administration...............................351
Chapter 14: General Pharmacology And Medication Administration..................................................351
Part 8: Shock And Resuscitation............................................................................. 366
Chapter 15: Shock And Resuscitation..................................................................................................366
Part 9: Medical........................................................................................................ 402
Chapter 16: Respiratory Emergencies..................................................................................................402
Chapter 17: Cardiovascular Emergencies.............................................................................................436
Chapter 18: Altered Mental Status, Stroke, And Headache.................................................................474
Chapter 19: Seizures And Syncope......................................................................................................502
Chapter 20: Acute Diabetic Emergencies.............................................................................................523
Chapter 21: Allergic And Anaphylactic Reactions................................................................................546
Chapter 22: Toxicologic Emergencies And Infectious Diseases............................................................567
, Chapter 23: Abdominal, Hematologic, Gynecologic, Genitourinary, And Renal Emergencies.............610
Chapter 24: Environmental Emergencies.............................................................................................652
Chapter 25: Submersion Incidents: Drowning And Diving Emergencies..............................................686
Chapter 26: Vulnerable Populations: Psychiatric Emergencies And Psychosocial Issues.....................702
Part 10: Trauma...................................................................................................... 721
Chapter 27: Trauma Overview: The Trauma Patient And The Trauma System....................................721
Chapter 28: Bleeding And Soft Tissue Trauma.....................................................................................739
Chapter 29: Burns................................................................................................................................767
Chapter 30: Musculoskeletal Trauma And Nontraumatic Fractures....................................................786
Chapter 31: Head Trauma....................................................................................................................804
Chapter 32: Spinal Trauma And Spine Motion Restriction...................................................................827
Chapter 33: Eye, Face, And Neck Trauma............................................................................................852
Chapter 34: Chest Trauma...................................................................................................................868
Chapter 35: Abdominal And Genitourinary Trauma............................................................................884
Chapter 36: Multisystem Trauma And Trauma In Special Patient Populations....................................898
Part 11: Special Patient Populations.......................................................................917
Chapter 37: Obstetrics And Neonatal Care..........................................................................................917
Chapter 38: Patients With Special Challenges.....................................................................................954
Chapter 39: The Combat Veteran........................................................................................................995
Part 12: Ems Operations....................................................................................... 1004
Chapter 40: Ambulance Operations And Air Medical Response........................................................1004
Chapter 41: Gaining Access And Patient Extrication..........................................................................1018
Chapter 42: Hazardous Materials......................................................................................................1028
Chapter 43: Multiple-Casualty Incidents And Incident Management................................................1039
Chapter 44: Ems Response To Terrorist Incidents And High Threat And Active Shooter Incidents....1053
,Part 1: Preparatory And Public Health
Chapter 1: Emergency Care Systems, Research, And Public Health
By Joseph Mistovich: Prehospital Emergency Care 12th Edition, (2023)
Multiple Choice
1) What Is A Primary Purpose Of The Modern-Day Ems System?
A) Provide A Means Of Transport To And From The Hospital
B) Ensure That All Members Of Society Have Equal Access To Hospitals
C) Decrease The Incidence Of Death And Disability Related To Injury And Illness
D) Provide Emergency Health Care Services To Medically Underserved Areas
ANS:>C
The Primary Purpose Of The Modern Ems System Is To Reduce Death And Disability Related To
Emergencies By Providing Timely And Effective Care.
A (Transportation) Is A Part Of The Ems System But Not Its Primary Purpose.
B (Equal Access To Hospitals) Is Not The Direct Focus Of Ems, Although They Play A Role In Access To
Care.
D (Emergency Care To Underserved Areas) Is Important But Is Still A Specific Aspect Of The System, Not
Its Primary Goal.
Diff: 2
Page Ref: 7
Objective: 1-2
2) Most Authorities Agree That The Modern-Day Ems System Evolved After The Release Of Which
Document?
A) The Emergency Medical Services Act Of 1973
,B) The White Paper "Accidental Death And Disability: The Neglected Disease Of Modern Society" In 1966
C) The American Heart Association's Guidelines For Cardiac Resuscitation
D) Emergency Medical Services: Agenda For The Future, In 1996
ANS:>B
The 1966 White Paper Was Pivotal In Highlighting The Need For A Formal Ems System, Serving As The
Foundation For Ems Development.
A (1973 Ems Act) Was Important But Followed The White Paper.
C (Aha's Guidelines) Contributed To Specific Medical Interventions, Not The Overall System's Creation.
D (Agenda For The Future) Focused On Future Improvements, Not The Origins.
Diff: 1
Page Ref: 3
Objective: 1-2
3) An Emergency Medical Responder Comes To You And States That He Would Like To Work For Your
Emergency Ambulance Service On A Full-Time Basis. Knowing The National Ems Scope Of Practice
Model, You Inform Him Of Which Element?
A) He Will Be Able To Take Care Of Only Patients With Non-Life-Threatening Complaints
B) He Will First Need Approval From Your Ambulance Service's Medical Director
C) He Will Be Able To Work Only With An Advanced Emt Or Paramedic
D) He Will First Have To Become An Emergency Medical Technician
ANS:>D
An Emr Must Advance To An Emt Level Before Working On An Ambulance Full-Time, As Emts Have A
Broader Scope Of Practice.
A (Non-Life-Threatening Complaints) Does Not Capture The Requirement For A Higher Certification.
,B (Medical Director Approval) Is Not The Limiting Factor Here For Full-Time Work; The Emr Must First
Become An Emt.
C (Working With An Aemt Or Paramedic) Doesn’t Specify The Certification Level Needed For Full-Time
Work.
Diff: 1
Page Ref: 6-7
Objective: 1-1
4) As Defined By The National Ems Scope Of Practice Model, The Four Levels Of Ems Practitioners
Include:
A) Ambulance Drivers
B) Ems Medical Director
C) Paramedics
D) Emergency Medical Dispatchers
ANS:>C
Paramedics Are One Of The Four Recognized Levels Of Ems Practitioners, With Advanced Training In
Medical Care.
A (Ambulance Drivers) Are Not Considered A Formal Level Of Ems Practitioners.
B (Ems Medical Director) Is Essential But Is A Leadership Role, Not A Practitioner Level.
D (Emergency Medical Dispatchers) Are Crucial But Have A Distinct Role In Ems Operations, Not A
Practice Level.
Diff: 1
Page Ref: 6-7
Objective: 1-3
,5) An Emergency Medical Responder (Emr) Approaches You And States That He Is Interested In
Becoming An Emt. Specifically, He Asks What He Will Be Able To Do As An Emt That He Cannot Presently
Do As An Emr. You Respond By Saying He Will Be Able To:
A) Administer Some Medications
B) Assist In Emergency Childbirth
C) Use An Automated External Defibrillator
D) Obtain Vital Signs
ANS:>A
Emts Have Expanded Training Allowing Them To Administer Certain Medications, Something Emrs
Cannot Do.
B (Emergency Childbirth) Is A Skill Both Emrs And Emts Can Learn With Additional Training.
C (Use Of Aed) Is Something Emrs Can Also Perform With Proper Training.
D (Vital Signs) Is A Skill That Both Emrs And Emts Are Trained In.
Diff: 1
Page Ref: 6-7
Objective: 1-5
6) You Have Been Dispatched For A 61-Year-Old Female In Cardiac Arrest. Emergency Medical
Responders (Emrs) Are On Scene. In Your Community, All Ems Practitioners Are Trained According To
The National Ems Scope Of Practice Model. Given This, Which Type Of Care Do You Expect The Emrs To
Be Providing?
A) Emergency Medication Administration
B) Automated External Defibrillation
C) Intravenous Therapy
D) Reading An Electrocardiogram
ANS:>B
, Emrs Are Trained To Perform Aed Use For Patients In Cardiac Arrest.
A (Medication Administration) Is Outside Of The Emr’s Scope.
C (Iv Therapy) Is Beyond The Capabilities Of An Emr.
D (Ecg Reading) Requires Higher-Level Training, Which Emrs Do Not Receive.
Diff: 2
Page Ref: 6
Objective: 1-5
7) An Emt With Your Service States That She Desires To Become A Paramedic Because She Wants To
Provide Advanced Care. Under The National Ems Scope Of Practice Model, Which One Of These Types Of
Care Will She Be Able To Provide As A Paramedic That She Cannot Provide As An Emt?
A) Automated Blood Pressure Monitoring
B) Assistance With Emergency Childbirth
C) Interfacility Transports
D) Iv Therapy
ANS:>D
Paramedics Are Trained To Provide Iv Therapy, A Key Aspect Of Their Advanced Care Training.
A (Automated Blood Pressure) Is Within The Emt's Scope.
B (Emergency Childbirth) Is Something Both Emts And Paramedics Can Assist With.
C (Interfacility Transport) Is More Related To Role Rather Than Scope Of Care.
Diff: 1
Page Ref: 7
Objective: 1-5
8) Which Statement Made By An Emt Requires Immediate Intervention By A Superior Or The Service
Supervisor?
