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| emt vital signs cheat sheet: EMT-B National Standards Review Self-Test Charly D. Miller, Brent Q. Hafen, 1997-12 Helps readers prepare for any exam (local, county, state or National). Based on the U.S.D.O.T. 1994 Revised EMT-Basic National Standard Curriculum. Self-test format helps to pinpoint the subjects readers need to study further. Multiple-choice questions sharpen test-taking skills. Contains answer keys corresponding to Brady's Emergency Care, 8/e book. Includes a section on preparing for the National Registry Exam. Contains an Elective Test Section covering material on Advanced Airway Techniques, ALS--Assist Skills and Infectious Diseases. |
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| emt vital signs cheat sheet: EMT-basic Pearls of Wisdom Guy H. Haskell, Robert C. Krause, 2006-07 EMT-Basic Pearls of Wisdom is a collection of rapid-fire questions and answers to help students prepare for EMT-B state/national certification and refresher exams. Consisting of pearls-succinct pieces of knowledge in a question and answer format. Designed to maximize test scores, this title prunes complex concepts down to the simplest kernel. EMT-Basic Pearls of Wisdom is an excellent study guide for EMT-Basic students studying initial/refresher training. |
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