Interactive Ready for Review: Interactivities

To do your work as an EMT-I, you must have a working knowledge of so that you can communicate with hospital personnel and other health care providers.

You must be able to identify superficial landmarks of the body and know what lies underneath the so that you can perform an accurate assessment. Hospital personnel will use these terms to ask you questions about a patient; therefore, it is critical for the well being of your patient that you learn them and can use them correctly.

You must also have an understanding of physiology. Each body system works together to maintain of the entire organism. Disruption in any system can lead to illness or even death. Knowledge of body systems and how they work will allow you to better assess and treat your patient.