EMS CH 3

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The safest and MOST efficient methods for using​ one's body to facilitate lifting and moving are​ called:

body mechanics

in moving a patient on a stretcher, what is the safest level at which to do so?

closest to the ground

Method of transferring a patient from bed to stretcher, during which two or more rescuers curl the patient to their chests then reverse the process to lower the patient to the stretcher is:

direct carry

an efficient way of transferring a patient between a hospital and nursing home that uses the patient's bed in the transfer is the

draw-sheet method

What is useful for narrow hallways but is not used for immobilization of a patient?

flexible stretcher

during which type of drag should you take care not to bump the patients head?

foot drag

if the weight is below you waist level, what is the proper position for pushing or pulling

from a kneeling position

What is the BEST way to transport a patient securely who is suspected of having a spinal injury

fully immobilized with necessary spinal precautions

in reaching, what should be done every time?

have a locked-in back

in a fowler or semi- fowler position, it is normal and not a cause for concern if the patient:

is in a semi-sitting position

Two types of spine boards

long and short

To minimize or prevent aggravation of a spinal injury during an emergency​ move, the EMT should move the patient in the direction of​ the:

long axis of the body

An important key to preventing injury while lifting or moving is

not compromising when lifting with one hand

a short backboard is used to immobilize a patient. this patient may is

possibly injured in the neck or spine

Bending all fingers at the same angle and placing the hands ten inches apart are two key elements of​ the:

power grip

when traversing narrow corridors and doorways what should be used

stair chair

when executing a power lift, to keep the weight as close to your body as possible:

straddle if possible

how many rescuers are recommended in moving a patient with a stair chair

three

true or false: it is recommended to "push" when moving something heavy

true


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