REA’s Paramedic Crash Course® Everything You Need for the Exam – in a Fast Review Format! From the Author of REA’s Best-selling EMT Crash Course® REA’s Paramedic Crash Course® is the only book of its kind for the last-minute studier or any prospective Paramedic who wants a quick refresher before taking the National Registry Paramedic (NRP) Exam. Targeted, Focused Review – Study Only What You Need to Know Written by Dr. Christopher Coughlin, an EMS Program Director and paramedic with 27 years of experience, Paramedic Crash Course® relies on the author’s careful analysis of the exam’s content and actual test questions. It covers only the information tested on the exam, so you can make the most of your valuable study time. Our fully indexed targeted review covers all the official test categories including airway and breathing, medical emergencies, trauma, special patients, and EMS operations. Expert Test-taking Strategies Our experienced author explains the structure of the exam, so you know what to expect on test day. He also shares detailed question-level strategies and shows you the best way to answer questions. By following our expert tips and advice, you can score higher on every section of the exam. Full-length Online Practice Exam The book comes with a true-to-format online practice test with diagnostic feedback, topic-level scoring, and detailed answer explanations to help students gauge their test-readiness. No matter how or when you prepare for the Paramedic Exam, REA’s Paramedic Crash Course® will show you how to study efficiently and strategically, so you can get a great score! Cover Copyright Contents Introduction Preparing for Success on the National Paramedic Certification Exam PART I PHARMACOLOGY 1 Medication Administration/Drug Calculations 2 Drug Profiles PART II AIRWAY/ASSESSMENT/BLEEDING AND SHOCK 3 Airway, Oxygenation, Ventilation 4 Patient Assessment 5 Patient Monitoring Technology 6 Bleeding and Shock PART III MEDICAL EMERGENCIES UNIT 1 7 Cardiology and Resuscitation 8 Pulmonology 9 Neurology 10 Endocrinology 11 Immunology PART IV MEDICAL EMERGENCIES UNIT 2 12 Gastrointestinal (GI)/Genitourinary (GU) 13 Toxicology 14 Hematology and Infectious Disease 15 Behavioral Disorders 16 Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders 17 Musculoskeletal Disorders PART V TRAUMA 18 Soft Tissue and Orthopedic Injuries 19 Burn Injuries 20 Head and Spinal Injuries 21 Chest, Abdomen, and Pelvic Injuries 22 Environmental Emergencies PART VI SPECIAL PATIENTS 23 OB & GYN Emergencies 24 Neonatology 25 Pediatrics 26 Geriatrics 27 Special Patient Populations PART VII EMS OPERATIONS 28 Ground and Air Ambulance Operations 29 Incident Management 30 Rescue Ops, Hazmat, Terrorism The Paramedic Psychomotor Exam
