EMT-Basic Review - Revised Reprint: A Case-Based Approach

By Kaye D. Nagell, Neil Coker, Kaye D. Nagell RN CEN, et al.

Book Overview

608 pagesReflects the new 2005 emergency cardiac 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 techniques to help prepare students for their exam.The National Registry's EMT-Basic skill sheets are placed at the back of the manual for easy reference so students can review them before testing at the practical stations.- Reflects the new 2005 emergency cardiac care guidelines.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0323047769
• ISBN13: 9780323047760
• Release Date: August 2006
• Publisher: Mosby/JEMS
• Length: 608 Pages
• Weight: 2.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.5" x 0.8" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

A must for EMT Students

This books takes the material learned in EMT school and presents it in an organized case-based manner starting with the dispatch call and ending with ongoing assessments en route to the hospital. Sets down the steps from arriving on the scene, ensuring your PPE's are on, Scene Size-up, Intial Assessement, checking Mental Status, ABC's, Determining Priority, etc. Also provides exams and a step-by-step flow sheet for both trauma and medical patients. If you're unsure how to put it all together, this is the book for you.