Chapter 8 Quiz

You should not attempt to lift a patient who weighs more than 250 lbs with fewer than ________rescuers, regardless of the individual strength: 3 4 5 6

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Upon arriving at the scene of a motor vehicle crash, you find a single patient still seated in his car. There are no scene hazards. As you approach the vehicle, you note that the patient is semiconscious and has a large laceration to his forehead. You should:Select one: A. direct your partner to apply manual in-line support of the patient's head. B. apply a cervical collar and quickly remove the patient with a clothes drag. C. apply a vest-style extrication device before attempting to move the patient. D. slide a long backboard under his buttocks and lay him sideways on the board.

A. direct your partner to apply manual in-line support of the patient's head.

Which is the MOST appropriate method to use when moving a patient from his or her ed to a wheeled stretcher? A. draw sheet method B. direct carry C. log roll D. extremity carry

A. draw sheet method

The direct carry is used to transfer a patient: A. from a bed to the ambulance stretcher B. with multiple long bone injuries C. with a possible cervical spine injury D who cannot be placed on a backboard

A. from a bed to the ambulance stretcher

As you and your partner are carrying a stable patient down a flight of stairs in a stair chair, you feel a sudden, sharp pain in your lower back. You should: A. stop the move and request additional lifting assistance B. stop the move and have the patient walk down the stairs C. guide your partner while moving the chair backwards D. reposition your hands and continue to move the patient

A. stop the move and request additional lifting assistance

To facilitate a safe and coordinated move, the team leader should: A. use preparatory commands to initiate any moves B. speak softly but clearly to avoid startling the patient C. never become involved in the move, only direct the move D. be positioned at the feet so the team can hear

A. use preparatory commands to initiate any moves

Which of the following statements regarding an emergency patient move is correct? A. The spine must be fully immobilized prior to performing an emergency move B. An emergency move is performed before the primary assessment and treatment C. The patient is dragged against the body's long axis during an emergency move D. It is not possible to perform an emergency move without injuring the patient.

B. An emergency move is performed before the primary assessment and treatment

Situations in which you should use the rapid extrication technique include all of the following, EXCEPT: A. a patient who needs immediate care that requires a supine position B. a patient who can be properly assessed while still in the vehicle C. a patient whose condition requires immediate transport to the hospital D. a patient who blocks access to another seriously injured patient

B. a patient who can be properly assessed while still in the vehicle

Which of the following statements regarding the scoop stretcher is NOT correct? A. the construction of the scoop stretcher prohibits X-rays while the patient is on it B. a scoop stretcher will provide adequate immobilization of a patient's spinal column C. both sides of the patient must be accessible for a scoop stretcher to be used D. you must fully secure the patient to the scoop stretcher before moving him or her

B. a scoop stretcher will provide adequate immobilization of a patient's spinal column

When performing the rapid extrication technique to remove a patient from his or her vehicle, you should: A. apply a vest-style extrication device prior to moving the patient B. apply a cervical collar and remove the patient on a long backboard C. grasp the patient by the clothing and drag him or her from the car D. apply a cervical collar and immobilize the patient on a short backboard

B. apply a cervical collar and remove the patient on a long backboard

Which of the following is the MOST appropriate device to use when immobilizing a patient with a suspected spinal injury? A. wheeled stretcher B. long backboard C. portable stretcher D. scoop stretcher

B. long backboard

When moving a conscious, weak patient down a flight of stairs, you should:Select one: A. secure the patient to a scoop stretcher and carry him or her headfirst down the stairs to the awaiting stretcher. B. place the wheeled stretcher at the bottom of the stairs and carry the patient down the stairs with a stair chair. C. collapse the undercarriage of the wheeled stretcher and carefully carry the patient down the stairs on the stretcher. D. assist the patient in walking down the stairs and place him or her on the wheeled stretcher at the bottom of the stairs.

B. place the wheeled stretcher at the bottom of the stairs and carry the patient down the stairs with a stair chair.

An 81-year-old female fell and struck her head. You find the patient lying on her left side. She is conscious and complains of neck and upper back pain. As you are assessing her, you note that she has a severely kyphotic spine. What is the MOST appropriate method of immobilizing this patient?Select one: A. Move her to a supine position and immobilize her with a scoop stretcher and padding B.Leave her on her side and use blanket rolls to immobilize her to the long backboard C. Immobilize her in a supine position on a long backboard and secure her with straps. D. Apply a cervical collar and place her in a sitting position on the wheeled stretcher.

B.Leave her on her side and use blanket rolls to immobilize her to the long backboard

The MOST serious consequence of a poorly planned or rushed patient move is: A. confusion among team members B. causing patient anxiety C. injury to you or your patient D

C. injury to you or your patient

The proper technique for using the power grip is to: A. hold the handle with your fingers B. rotate your palms down C. lift with your palms up D. position your hands about 6in apart

C. lift with your palms up

You are attending to a 26-year-old female who is 34 weeks pregnant with her first child. Your patient has been having lower abdominal pains and cramping for the past two hours. In placing your patient on the stretcher and preparing for transport, you should place her:Select one: A. supine with her legs elevated. B. in the Fowler position. C. on her left side. D. in a position of comfort.

C. on her left side

You are attending to a 22-year-old female patient who has overdosed. The patient is unresponsive in an upstairs bedroom. The most appropriate way to bring the patient downstairs is:Select one: A. secured to a fracture board with the strongest provider at the head end. B. secured to a fracture board with the strongest provider at the foot end. C. secured to a stair chair with the strongest provider at the head end. D. secured to a stair chair with the strongest provider at the foot end.

C. secured to a stair chair with the strongest provider at the head end.

Which of the following conditions or situations presents the MOST unique challenge to the EMT when immobilizing an elderly patient on a long backboard? A. joint flexibility B. natural deformed bones C. patient disorientation D. abnormal spinal curvature

D. abnormal spinal curvature

An unrestrained patient is sitting in his car after an automobile crash. He is conscious and alert, has no visible trauma, and is complaining of neck and back pain. Before removing him from his car, you should:Select one: A. maintain manual stabilization of his head and grasp him by the clothes B. slide a scoop stretcher under his buttocks and rotate him laterally. C. perform a detailed head-to-toe assessment and apply a cervical collar.d. apply a cervical collar and immobilize him with a vest-style device. D. apply a cervical collar and immobilize him with a vest-style device.

D. apply a cervical collar and immobilize him with a vest-style device.

To avoid injury when pushing a patient or other object, you should A. push the patient from an overhead position if possible B. push from the area of your body between the knees and hips C. kneel if you are pushing an object that is above waist level D. avoid pushing the patient with your elbows fully extended

D. avoid pushing the patient with your elbows fully extended

An EMT may injure his or her back even if it is straight, if the? A. force is exerted straight down the spine B. shoulder is aligned over the pelvis C. hands are held close to the legs D. back is bent forward at the hips

D. back is bent forward at the hips

It is essential that you ____________ your equipment to prevent the spread of disease. A. throw out B. incinerate C. properly store D. decontaminate

D. decontaminate

To minimize the risk of injuring yourself when lifting or moving a patient, you should: A. flex at the waist instead of the hips B. use a direct carry whenever possible C. avoid the use of log rolls or body drags D. keep the weight as close to your body as possible

D. keep the weight as close to your body as possible

To protect a restrained patient and prevent him from using leverage to break free, the EMT should secure __________.Select one: A. both arms above the head B. both arms at the patient's sides C. only the patient's torso D. one arm above the head

D. one arm above the head

When carrying a patient on a backboard up or down stairs you should avoid: A. flexing your body at the knees. B. the use of more than two EMTs. C. the use of a long backboard or scoop stretcher. D. using a wheeled stretcher whenever possible

D. using a wheeled stretcher whenever possible