EMT Ch. 3
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.
You want to navigate a responsive patient down several narrow, curving stairways. You want to transport the patient in a sitting position, which means you use a:
stair chair.
If the weight is below your waist level, what is the proper position for pushing or pulling?
From a kneeling position.
Which of the following is an advantage of a vacuum mattress?
It naturally pads voids for greater comfort.It
Which of the choices is a CORRECT statement when transferring a patient from his or her bed to the stair chair?
Do not use the device for unresponsive patients.
Which is useful for narrow hallways but is not used for immobilization of a patient?
Flexible stretcher
What are body mechanics?
The proper use of your body to prevent injury and facilitate lifting and moving
When lifting a stretcher or backboard, which of the following is the best number of people to use?
4
Your patient is a 22-year-old female who was involved in a low-speed car crash. Her only complaint is some tenderness in her neck. What is the MOST appropriate way to care for her?
Apply a short backboard while she is seated in the car
Which of the following techniques will NOT contribute to the safe and efficient movement of a patient from an upstairs bedroom to the ambulance?
Calling for assistance only if you find that you and your partner cannot lift the patient
During which type of drag should you take care not to bump the patient's head?
Foot.
How many rescuers are recommended in moving a patient with a stair chair?
Three.
Which of the following must be avoided in lifting?
Twisting
Which of the following is an indication for an emergency move?
You are unable to gain access to other patients who need lifesaving care.
The term that has to do with patients who are significantly overweight or obese is:
bariatric.
When lifting, keep the weight:
close to your body.
Forming a plan for lifting and carrying a patient should be:
communicated to your partner before putting the plan into action.
When pushing or pulling, you should:
keep the line of pull through the center of your body.
When executing a power lift, to keep the weight as close to your body as possible:
straddle it if possible.
Emergency moves may be necessary if:
there is a threat of fire or possible explosion.
When a stretcher is lifted, the number of rescuers lifting from the head and foot of the stretcher should be:
two.
During a cradle carry, one arm is across the patient's back and the other:
under her knees.