So I've got a big test Monday and I have to pass to start clinical. he said the bulk of it will be Chest injuries (ie: Pheno-thorax, Flailed chest) and Head and spine injures. What's the best way to study? Thanks in advance. I'm pretty nervous. Also alot of the questions will be scenario based.
Need tips/any help at all for EMT-B test coming up.
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DesertMedic66
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There is no one best way to study. Everyone has things that work for them and things that don't. Flashcards, read the material over, write the material down, study groups, make a powerpoint, etc.
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Uh, read your book...go over your notes.
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That's Phenobarbital inside the Thorax. It's use for hyperventilation when a paper bag doesn't work.Pheno-thorax? Dammit...I think I missed that one in class!!!
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Some random thoughts : Don't be fooled by the wording of scenarios, focus on what they are asking. Often the correct answer could be simple initial interventions. If the test is mulitple choice rule out obviously incorrect answers first and then focus on what remains. When I study I pretend I am making a study guide for someone else, I try to explain what I am studying in my own words. I also keep lists of questions when I read passages, make up tests for myself to take etc. Go beyond just reading the book if possible. Make sure you understand what you are reading. As others have pointed out (with a bit of humor) it's concerning you were not aware that pheno-thorax was not the correct term. Hit the books! Good luck.