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HOSA EMT Study Guide
1.contraindication: reasons not to use a medication
2.aspirin: prevents platelets in the blood from clotting
3.boots and back braces: accessories that EMTs use when lifting a
pateint
4.actions in controlling airway: opening and securing
5.hypoperfusion: inadequate supply of oxygen, glucose, and other
nutrients
6.examples of PPE (personal protective equipment): pocket mask
(covers mouth and part of your nose) mask (whole face) gloves gown
7.basic skills for emt: infection
control airway control ventilation bleeding control 1 / 2
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8.parenteral: inhalation and injection of medience
9.6 emergency way to carry a patient: 1. rescuer assist
2.pack strap 3.cradle carry 4.the firefighter carry 5.seat carry 6.chair carry
10.oropharyngeal: disposable molded plastic device designed to help
keep the tongue off the roof of the mouth
11.diastolic: pressure in the arteries immediately after the pulse
12.on-line medical control: physician is there with the EMT
13.neurogenic shock: vessels are dilated losing pressure and ability
to pump blood against gravity
14.extrinsic diseases: diseases that are contagious and able to spread
15.bronchodilators: increases airflow by increasing bronchioles
diameter (i.e. inhaler)
16.direct lift: from floor to bed
17.discs: shock absorbers in the back that can cause pain
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