EMT: Emergency Care Chapter 3 Post Test

During which type of drag should you take care not to bump the​ patient's head? A.Foot B.Incline C.Clothes D.Shoulder

A.Foot

What are body​ mechanics? A.The proper use of your body to prevent injury and facilitate lifting and moving B.Research into how to minimize back pain while maximizing the weight that you can lift and carry in an emergency C.The process by which you package the patient and carry him or her to the ambulance D.The ability to use mechanical lift devices to help you carry heavier loads

A.The proper use of your body to prevent injury and facilitate lifting and moving

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: A.stair chair. B.long backboard. C.wheeled stretcher. D.scoop stretcher.

A.stair chair.

Emergency moves may be necessary​ if: A.there is a threat of fire or possible explosion. B.additional calls are holding. C.There is a meeting later in the afternoon that you do not want to miss. D.the patient is really screaming.

A.there is a threat of fire or possible explosion.

When lifting a stretcher or​ backboard, which of the following is the best number of people to​ use? A.5 B.4 C.3 D.7

B.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? A.Use a long backboard to remove her from the vehicle B.Apply a short backboard while she is seated in the car C.Use the rapid extrication technique D.Ask her to sit on the long backboard on your​ stretcher, and strap her in

B.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? A.Sizing up the scene accurately B.Calling for assistance only if you find that you and your partner cannot lift the patient C.Using the most appropriate equipment for the job D.Being aware of the physical abilities and limitations of each team member

B.Calling for assistance only if you find that you and your partner cannot lift the patient

Which of the choices is a CORRECT statement when transferring a patient from his or her bed to the stair​ chair? A.Do not use the track to control the rate of descent. B.Do not use the device for unresponsive patients. C.Do not use the device for noncritical patients. D.Do not use the straps that restrain the legs while carrying the patient.

B.Do not use the device for unresponsive patients.

Which of the following is an advantage of a vacuum​ mattress? A.The device is nonconforming. B.It naturally pads voids for greater comfort. C.It does not require a pump. D.The cervical collar can be removed.

B.It naturally pads voids for greater comfort.

Which of the following must be avoided in​ lifting? A.Use of the arm muscles B.Twisting C.Moving the patient quickly D.Use of the large muscles of your legs

B.Twisting

When a stretcher is​ lifted, the number of rescuers lifting from the head and foot of the stretcher should​ be: A.three. B.two. C.four. D.one.

B.two.

Which is useful for narrow hallways but is not used for immobilization of a​ patient? A.Long spine board B.Short spine board C.Flexible stretcher D.Rigid cervical collar

C.Flexible stretcher

How many rescuers are recommended in moving a patient with a stair​ chair? A.One B.Five C.Three D.Two

C.Three

The term that has to do with patients who are significantly overweight or obese​ is: A.calorimetric. B.geriatric. C.bariatric. D.pediatric.

C.bariatric.

Forming a plan for lifting and carrying a patient should​ be: A.done before assessing the weight of the patient. B.unnecessary in cases when extra help is available. C.communicated to your partner before putting the plan into action. D.done before assessing your own physical limitations.

C.communicated to your partner before putting the plan into action.

In a Fowler or​ semi-Fowler position, it is normal and not a cause for concern if the​ patient: A.vomits. B.experiences an occluded airway. C.is in a​ semi-sitting position. D.becomes unresponsive.

C.is in a​ semi-sitting position.

When pushing or​ pulling, you​ should: A.push or pull overhead whenever possible. B.reach and twist at the same time. C.keep the line of pull through the center of your body. D.keep your back in a bent position for flexibility.

C.keep the line of pull through the center of your body.

During a cradle​ carry, one arm is across the​ patient's back and the​ other: A.under her ankles. B.hanging free. C.under her knees. D.around her neck.

C.under her knees.

If the weight is below your waist​ level, what is the proper position for pushing or​ pulling? A.From a​ bent-over position. B.From a standing position. C.From a squatting position. D.From a kneeling position.

D.From a kneeling position.

Which of the following is an indication for an emergency​ move? A.You need to practice your lifting technique. B.Dispatch needs you to clear​ rapidly, as EMS calls are backing up. C.The patient is yelling for you to​ "hurry up." D.You are unable to gain access to other patients who need lifesaving care.

D.You are unable to gain access to other patients who need lifesaving care.

When​ lifting, keep the​ weight: A.away from your body. B.lower than your knees. C.higher than your shoulders. D.close to your body.

D.close to your body.

When executing a power​ lift, to keep the weight as close to your body as​ possible: A.lift from in front. B.bend forward over the weight. C.lift from the back. D.straddle it if possible.

D.straddle it if possible.