Strengthen your understanding of key content in all areas of prehospital care with over 1,900 engaging activities! Exercises help you look beyond "how” and explore the physiology and pathophysiology behind why procedures are performed. Complete coverage of objectives of the U.S. DOT National Standard Curriculum for the EMT-Basic and the National Education Standards give you the knowledge and critical-thinking skills you need for success in exams and in the field. A variety of review questions, case studies with critical-thinking activities, crossword puzzles, labeling exercises, and a CPR refresher prepare you for exams and practice in the field. Skill sequencing exercises help you review the order of EMT skills. Updated patient assessment exercises include additional critical-thinking questions and help you apply concepts to real life practice. Content on abuse and assault prepares you to treat victims of domestic violence with empathy and respect and alerts you to potential dangers.