RTCEMT Class Written Final Exam Study Aid
NOTE: You should keep in mind that the following are just “some” of the topics that “might” be covered
in the final exam. This should not be the only source material in your studying. You should utilize the
textbook & your class notes. You are also encouraged to study and re-submit your past online homework.
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EMR (CFR), EMT, AEMT, Paramedic; BLS, ALS; EMD, HIPAA
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EMT training, licensure & education
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CSC, OSHA, PPE
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CISM, PTSD
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Protocol types: direct, indirect, offline, online
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Consent types: expressed, informed, implied, involuntary, emancipated minors
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Elements to determine negligence
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Standard of Care; Scope of Practice; Good Samaritan Laws
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Refusal (RMA) & DNR
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Blood circulation
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Topographic anatomy & terms: anterior, posterior, superior, inferior, medial, lateral, proximal, distal,
midaxillary, midclavicular, flexion, extension, adduction, abduction, etc.
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Anatomic positions: prone, supine, Fowler’s, Trendelenburg’s, shock, recovery, recumbent
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Axial skeleton vs. Appendicular skeleton
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Muscle types: smooth, cardiac, skeletal; voluntary vs. involuntary
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Anatomy of the respiratory system, and gas exchange at the alveolar level
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The main endocrine gland that regulates all other glands…
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Various types of Shock
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Various types of Soft Tissue injury
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Compartment syndrome
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Subcutaneous emphysema, flail chest, sucking chest wound
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Various types of fracture & splint
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Reflex arc
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Hypothermia & Hyperthermia treatment
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Pediatric: Croup vs. Epiglottitis
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Child & elderly abuse
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Primary triage goal, patient priority in MCI
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Incident Command System
 WMD: blast injury
Medical Module Study Aid (previous handout)
Chapter 7 – Principles of Pharmacology
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Indication; Contraindication; Side effects…
Generic Name vs. Trade Name
Medication Routes
Chapter 12 – Medical Overview
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Index of Suspicion
Primary vs. Secondary Assessment
OPQRST…
Chapter 17 – Endocrine & Hematologic Emergencies
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Type I & II Diabetes
Glucose; Insulin
Diabetic Coma vs. Insulin Shock
Chapter 18 – Immunologic Emergencies
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Allergic Reaction vs. Anaphylaxis
Urticaria vs. Wheal
Chapter 19 – Toxicology
Chapter 13 – Respiratory Emergencies
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Hypoxic Drive
Asthma; Bronchitis;
Emphysema; COPD; Pneumonia
Wheezing; Stridor; Rhonchi; Rales (crackles)
What is PND (paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea)?
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Chapter 14 – Cardiovascular Emergencies
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Blood circulation
Electrical impulse; Defibrillation
Angina Pectoris vs. AMI
Congestive Heart Failure
Why giving AMI patient aspirin & nitroglycerin?
Sympathetic nervous system vs.
Parasympathetic nervous system
Chapter 15 – Neurologic Emergencies
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Ischemic Stroke vs. Hemorrhage Stroke
Generalized Seizures; Tonic-Clonic Seizure;
Partial Seizure; Status Epilepticus
Postictal State
Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale
Chapter 16 – Gastrointestinal & Urologic Emergencies
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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Addiction; Substance Abuse; Overdose;
Tolerance
Treatment for poisoning through: Inhalation,
Absorption, Ingestion, Injection
Sympathomimetic Drug Overdose
Emesis; Hematemesis; Vomitus
Antidotes:
Atropine & Pralidoxime Chloride (2-PAM)?
Chapter 20 – Psychiatric Emergencies
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Scene Safety
Suicide
Chapter 21 – Gynecologic Emergencies
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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
Vaginal Bleeding
Sexual Assault; Rape
Chapter 31 – Obstetrics & Neonatal Care
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Bloody shower
Stages of Labor; Braxton-Hicks contractions
Pre-eclampsia vs. Eclampsia
Supine Hypotensive Syndrome
Abruptio placenta vs. Placenta previa
Spina Bifida; Fetal Demise
Delivery Complication