This well-respected and widely used resource is now updated to reflect that new 2005 emergency cardiovascular care guidelines. It prepares EMT-Basic students for state or national EMT-Basic certification exams. This edition presents key objectives of the national curriculum of the Emergency Medical Technician-Basic course. It incorporates more than 290 new questions similar to the EMT-B certification exam format -- multiple-choice questions, with fill-in-the-blank and discussion questions also provided. More than 1,100 questions in total are grouped according to subject in each chapter, followed by an answer key with rationale. Since most states mandate recertification for EMTs every two to four years, this text is also a good review for certified EMTs who need a concise refresher for recertification. * Comprehensive review book follows the format of the US DOT EMT-Basic curriculum. * Features more than 1200 questions organized by topic. * Includes rationales for all correct answers, plus test taking tips and strategies. * Contains numerous enrichment questions that go beyond the US DOT curriculum. * Provides a 100 question comprehensive exam at the end of the book.