EMT-Basic Review - Revised Reprint: A Case-Based Approach (Paperback)

~ Kaye D. Nagell RN CEN (Author), Neil Coker BS EMT-P (Author)

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Presents real-life cases or scenarios, including actual calls, and contains over 1,400 questions based on these cases

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This revised reprint is now updated to reflect the new 2005 emergency cardiovascular care guidelines. It offers a comprehensive review of all major subject areas covered by state and national EMT-Basic certification exams. This manual presents real-life cases or scenarios, including actual calls, and contains over 1,400 multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and true/false questions based on these cases. The questions are based on the objectives included in the U.S. Department of Transportation’s EMT-B curriculum and not on any specific texts, making this a valuable resource for any EMT-Basic course. * Reflects the new 2005 emergency cardiovascular care guidelines. * Includes a CD-ROM with two multiple-choice practice tests to help students prepare for the National Registry exam. The practice tests are scored, and each correct answer is followed by a rationale to help students understand why it is correct. * Features cases based on actual EMS calls, putting students in real-life situations for a more engaging and pertinent learning experience. * Each case includes Plan of Action sections, giving students a chance to formulate a treatment plan based on the case, then compare the plan to the "suggested treatment" and rationale in the answer key. * Includes answers with rationales at the end of each chapter, reinforcing key concepts and giving students instant feedback and an understanding of why an answer is correct. * A test-taking tips section discusses techniques that work with a variety of learning styles and goes over time management technique

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Product Details

• Paperback: 608 pages
• Publisher: Mosby/JEMS (August 10, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0323047769
• ISBN-13: 978-0323047760
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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