Sanders’ Paramedic Textbook 6th Edition McKenna Test Bank

Sanders' Paramedic Textbook 6th Edition McKenna Test Bank is a valuable resource designed to support paramedic students in mastering the skills and knowledge essential for emergency medical services. This test bank includes a range of question types—such as multiple-choice, true/false, and case-based scenarios—that reflect real-life emergency situations, enabling students to practice decision-making and problem-solving under pressure.

Each question is paired with detailed explanations and rationales, clarifying complex topics and reinforcing critical EMS concepts. Aligned with the textbook’s in-depth content, the test bank covers key areas including trauma care, pharmacology, airway management, and medical emergencies, preparing students for both classroom exams and the National Registry Paramedic (NRP) exam. This resource serves as an excellent study tool for students seeking to build confidence and competence in prehospital care

1 EMS Systems: Roles, Responsibilities, and Professionalism

2 Safety and Wellness of the Paramedic

3 Injury Prevention, Health Promotion, and Public Health

4 Documentation

5 EMS Communications

6 Medical and Legal Issues

7 Ethics

8 Research Principles and Evidence-Based Practice

9 Medical Terminology

10 Review of Human Systems

11 General Principles of Pathophysiology

12 Life Span Development

13 Principles of Pharmacology and Emergency Medications

14 Medication Administration

15 Airway Management, Respiration, and Artificial Ventilation

16 Therapeutic Communications

17 History Taking

18 Scene Size-up and Primary Assessment

19 Secondary Assessment and Reassessment

20 Clinical Decision Making

21 Cardiology

22 Diseases of the Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat

23 Respiratory

24 Neurology

25 Endocrinology

26 Immune System Disorders

27 Infectious and Communicable Diseases

28 Abdominal and Gastrointestinal Disorders

29 Genitourinary and Renal Disorders

Anatomy and Physiology Review

Renal Diseases

Renal Replacement Therapy

Urinary System Conditions

Male Genital Tract Conditions

Physical Examination of Patients with Genitourinary or Renal Disorders

30 Hematology

Blood and Blood Components

Hemostasis

Specific Hematologic Disorders

General Assessment and Treatment of Patients With Hematologic Disorders

31 Nontraumatic Musculoskeletal Disorders

Anatomy and Physiology Review

General Assessment Strategies

General Management Strategies

Osteomyelitis

Bone Tumors

Low Back Pain

Joint Disorders

Muscle Disorders

Overuse Syndromes

Peripheral Nerve Syndromes

Soft-Tissue Infections

32 Toxicology

Poisoning

Poison Control Centers

Management Principles for Toxic Syndromes

Guidelines for Managing a Patient Who Has Been Poisoned

Poisoning by Ingestion

Poisoning by Inhalation

Poisoning by Injection

Poisoning by Absorption

Substance Use Disorder

Alcohol Use Disorder

33 Behavioral and Psychiatric Disorders

Understanding Behavioral Emergencies

The Mental Health System

Assessment and Management of Behavioral Emergencies

Specific Behavioral and Psychiatric Disorders

Special Considerations for Patients With Behavioral Problems

34 Shock

Shock

Oxygen Delivery to the Tissues

The Body as a Container

Capillary–Cellular Relationship in Shock

Classifications of Shock

Progression of Shock

Assessment of the Patient in Shock

Resuscitation

Management of Specific Forms of Shock

Integration of Patient Assessment and the Treatment Plan

35 Trauma Overview and Mechanism of Injury

Epidemiology of Trauma

Kinematics

Blunt Trauma

Restraints

Organ Injuries From Crashes

Other Motorized Vehicular Crashes

Pedestrian Injuries

Other Causes of Blunt Trauma

Penetrating Trauma

Trauma Assessment

Role of Documentation in Trauma

36 Bleeding and Soft-Tissue Trauma

Hemorrhage

Anatomy and Physiology of the Skin

Pathophysiology

Pathophysiology and Assessment of Soft-Tissue Injuries

Management Principles for Soft-Tissue Injuries

Hemorrhage and Control of Bleeding

Dressing Materials Used With Soft-Tissue Trauma

Management of Specific Soft-Tissue Injuries Not Requiring Closure

Special Considerations for Soft-Tissue Injuries

37 Burns

Prevalence of Burn Injury

Major Sources of Burns

Classification of Burn Depth

Physiologic Response to Burn Injuries

Estimation of Burn Extent and Severity

Assessment of the Burn Patient

General Principles in Burn Management

Inhalation Burn Injuries

Chemical Burn Injuries

Electrical Burn Injuries

Radiation Exposure

38 Head, Face, and Neck Trauma

Maxillofacial Injuries

Ear, Eye, and Dental Trauma

Anterior Neck Trauma

Head Trauma

Traumatic Brain Injury

Injury Rating Systems

39 Spine and Nervous System Trauma

Spinal Trauma: Incidence, Morbidity, and Mortality

Review of Spinal Anatomy

Mechanisms of Spinal Injury

Classifications of Spinal Injury

Spinal Assessment Criteria

Evaluation of SCI

General Management of Spinal Injuries

SCI Presentations

Nontraumatic Spinal Conditions

40 Chest Trauma

Skeletal Injuries

Pulmonary Contusion

Other Pulmonary Injuries

Heart and Great Vessel Injuries

Other Thoracic Injuries

41 Abdominal Trauma

Review of Abdominal Anatomy

Mechanisms of Abdominal Injury

Specific Abdominal Injuries

Assessment of Abdominal Trauma

Management of Abdominal Trauma

42 Orthopaedic Trauma

Review of the Musculoskeletal System

Classifications of Musculoskeletal Injuries

Signs and Symptoms of Extremity Trauma

Assessment and Management of Musculoskeletal Injuries

Upper Extremity Injuries

Lower Extremity Injuries

Open Fractures

Straightening Angular Fractures and Reducing Dislocations

43 Environmental Conditions

Thermoregulation

Hyperthermia

Hypothermia

Frostbite

Drowning

Diving Emergencies

High-Altitude Illness

44 Gynecology

Organs of the Female Reproductive System

Menstruation and Ovulation

Gynecologic Emergencies

Assessment and Management of Gynecologic Emergencies

Sexual Assault

45 Obstetrics

46 Neonatal Care

Risk Factors Associated With the Need for Resuscitation

Physiologic Adaptations at Birth

Assessment and Management of the Newborn: The Golden Minute

Resuscitation of the Distressed Newborn

Postresuscitation Care

Neonatal Transport

Psychological and Emotional Support

Specific Situations

Congenital Anomalies

47 Pediatrics

The Paramedic’s Role in Caring for Pediatric Patients

EMS for Children

Pediatric Growth and Development

Anatomy and Physiology

General Principles of Pediatric Assessment

General Principles of Patient Care

Specific Pathophysiology, Assessment, and Management

Infants and Children With Special Needs

48 Geriatrics

Demographics, Epidemiology, and Societal Issues

Social Determinants of Health in the Geriatric Population

Living Environments and Referral Sources

Physiologic Changes of Aging

General Principles in Assessment of the Geriatric Patient

System Pathophysiology, Assessment, and Management

49 Abuse and Neglect

Abuse and Maltreatment

Intimate Partner Violence

Elder Abuse

Child Abuse

Sexual Assault

50 Patients With Special Challenges

Physical Challenges

Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities

Pathologic Conditions

Social Determinants of Health

High System Utilizers

51 Acute Interventions for Home Care

Overview of Care Provided to Patients at Home

General Principles and Management

Specific Acute Home Health Care Interventions

52 Ground and Air Ambulance Operations

Ambulance Standards

Checking Ambulances

Ambulance Stationing

Safe Ambulance Operation

Aeromedical Transport

53 Medical Incident Command

Incident Command System

Mass-Casualty Incidents

Principles and Technology of Triage

Stress Management

54 Rescue Awareness and Operations

Assessment Procedures During Rescue

55 Crime Scene Awareness

56 Hazardous Materials Awareness

57 Bioterrorism and Weapons of Mass Destruction