# EMT & Paramedic Medical Terminology Study Guide

**Price:** $19  
**Type:** PDF Workbook (Markdown + PDF in ZIP)  
**Category:** EMS / Medical Education / NREMT Exam Prep  

## Overview
A comprehensive, NREMT-focused medical terminology workbook built specifically for EMTs, paramedics, and EMS students — not just a glossary, but a complete active-recall training system. Every term comes with clinical EMS examples that show you how it's actually used in the field.

## What's Inside (170+ Terms Across 8 Sections)

### Section 1: Vital Signs & Assessment (25 terms)
Tachycardia, bradycardia, hypertension, hypotension, tachypnea, bradypnea, diaphoretic, cyanosis, jaundice, capillary refill, pulse oximetry, GCS, AVPU, SAMPLE, OPQRST, DCAP-BTLS, orientation, skin turgor, and more.

### Section 2: Cardiovascular & Respiratory (25 terms)
MI, angina, CHF, pulmonary edema, STEMI, cardiac arrest, AED, defibrillation, synchronized cardioversion, CPR, BVM, intubation, OPA, NPA, pneumothorax, hemothorax, PE, COPD, asthma, anaphylaxis, stridor, wheezing, rales/crackles, and more.

### Section 3: Trauma & Musculoskeletal (25 terms)
Open/closed/comminuted/greenstick fracture, dislocation, sprain/strain, laceration, avulsion, amputation, hemorrhage, hypovolemic/distributive/cardiogenic/obstructive shock, triage, MCI, C-collar, backboard, splint, tourniquet, compartment syndrome, crush injury, flail chest, log roll, and more.

### Section 4: Neurological (20 terms)
CVA/stroke, TIA, tonic-clonic seizure, status epilepticus, syncope, concussion, TBI, ICP, spinal cord injury, paraplegia/quadriplegia, meningitis, BEFAST, decorticate/decerebrate posturing, Cushing's triad, pupillary response, hemiparesis, aphasia, vertigo, and more.

### Section 5: Pharmacology (20 terms)
Indication/contraindication, SL/IM/IV/IO routes, nebulized, agonist/antagonist, side effect/adverse reaction, epinephrine, naloxone, nitroglycerin, aspirin, albuterol, oral glucose, activated charcoal, generic vs trade name, and more.

### Section 6: Medical Emergencies (20 terms)
Hypoglycemia/hyperglycemia, DKA, sepsis, anaphylactic shock, hypothermia/hyperthermia, near-drowning, precipitous delivery, eclampsia, acute abdomen, GI bleed, renal failure, overdose, carbon monoxide poisoning, heat exhaustion/stroke, behavioral emergency, and more.

### Section 7: Operations & Legal (15 terms)
Scene safety, BSI/PPE, MOI, index of suspicion, standard of care, scope of practice, implied/expressed consent, involuntary hold, DNR, HIPAA, negligence, abandonment, duty to act, START triage, and more.

### Section 8: Abbreviations & Acronyms (20 terms)
SAMPLE, OPQRST, AEIOU-TIPS, DCAP-BTLS, SLUDGE, BEFAST, RICE, AVPU, GCS, CPR, AED, BVM, ET, IV, IO, IM, PO, STAT, NPO, PRN, and more.

## Workbook Exercises (After Every Section)
- **Fill-in-the-Blank** — active recall definition practice
- **Matching** — term ↔ definition with randomized answer bank
- **EMS Scenario** — realistic field scenarios: identify which terms apply
- **NREMT-Style Quiz** — 5 multiple-choice questions per section
- **Complete Answer Keys** — at the back of the workbook

## Bonus Materials
- **NREMT Cram Sheet:** 50 most-tested terms on one page for last-minute exam review
- **Medical Prefix & Suffix Cheat Sheet:** 35 prefixes/suffixes with meanings and examples (tachy-, brady-, hypo-, hyper-, -itis, -ectomy, -ology, and more)

## Design
Navy blue + safety orange (#FF6B35) — professional EMS aesthetic with clear section breaks, structured tables, and exercise pages designed for actual studying (not just reading).

## Who This Is For
- EMT and paramedic students preparing for NREMT exams
- Current EMTs wanting a fast reference and refresher
- EMS educators looking for structured teaching materials
- Anyone entering emergency medical services

## Formats
ZIP containing:
- Markdown master file (viewable in any editor)
- PDF workbook with full formatting
- Product thumbnail image

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