| About the Author |
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| How to Use This Book |
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Chapter 1 Inside The Emt Cognitive Exam |
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Passing the Cognitive Exam |
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Chapter 2 Well-Being Of The Emt |
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Medical, Legal, and Ethical Issues |
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Chapter 3 Anatomy And Physiology |
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Commonly Used Medical Terminology |
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Respiratory and Circulatory Systems |
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Gastrointestinal and Genitourinary Systems |
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Nervous and Endocrine Systems |
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Chapter 4 Patient Assessment And Documentation |
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Chapter 5 Respiratory Emergencies And Airway Management |
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How Respiratory Emergencies Happen |
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107 | (5) |
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Chapter 6 Medical Emergencies |
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Cardiovascular Emergencies |
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Altered Mental Status and Strokes |
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Diabetes, Seizures, and Allergies |
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137 | (8) |
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Environmental Emergencies |
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147 | (8) |
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Obstetric and Gynecological Emergencies |
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Chapter 7 Trauma Emergencies |
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Soft Tissue Injuries and Burns |
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Injuries to the Musculoskeletal System |
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Injuries to the Head and Spine |
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Injuries to the Eyes, Face, and Neck |
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Injuries to the Chest, Abdomen, and Genitalia |
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Airway, Breathing, and Circulation |
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Chapter 9 Ambulance Operations |
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From Dispatch to Arrival on Scene |
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En Route to the Receiving Facility |
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Patient Drop-Off and Postrun |
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PART THREE FULL-LENGTH PRACTICE TEST AND EXPLANATIONS |
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292 | (1) |
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PART FOUR EMT-BASIC RESOURCES |
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| Glossary |
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| State EMS Certification Links |
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321 | (4) |
| Answer Key for Test Yourself Questions |
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