EMS CH.3 Post Test

Which of the following communication techniques will better improve the quality and safety of a lifting technique using multiple​ EMTs? A. Communicate throughout the lifting process. B. Remain silent during the procedure so as not to scare the patient. C. Do not discuss the planned lifting technique with the patient so that the patient will be unaware if a mistake is made. D. Use verbal commands that the EMTs would know but the patient would not.

A:Communicate throughout the lifting process. Reason:Communicate the plan to your teammates. Communicate clearly throughout the lifting and moving process. This will help keep the patient and the providers safe.

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

A:The proper use of your body to prevent injury and facilitate lifting and moving Reason:Body mechanics is the proper use of your body to prevent injury and facilitate lifting and moving.

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

A:Twisting Reason:Twisting while lifting or carrying a patient can place an uneven load on the vertebrae of the​ spine, with the result that intervertebral disks could​ slip, causing a back injury. If you need to twist while lifting or​ carrying, shuffle your feet as you turn and avoid twisting with your back.

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

A:You are unable to gain access to other patients who need lifesaving care. Reason:Indications for an emergency move include​ (1) immediate environmental danger to the patient or​ rescuer, (2) inability to gain access to other patients who need lifesaving​ care, and​ (3) inability to provide lifesaving care because of the​ patient's location or position.

Steps in using the squat lift​ include: A. raising your upper body before your hips. B. placing your weaker leg slightly to the back. C. raising your hips just slightly ahead of your upper body. D. squatting down about​ halfway, then bending at your hips until you can grasp the cot.

A:raising your upper body before your hips. Reason:In performing this​ technique, avoid bending at the waist. Then follow these​ steps: (1) Place your weaker leg slightly forward. This foot should stay flat on the ground throughout the lift.​ (2) Squat down until you can grasp the​ cot, stretcher, or other​ patient-moving device. Be sure to use the power grip.​ (3) Push yourself up with your stronger leg. Make sure your back is locked and your upper body goes up before your hips. Lead with your head.

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

B:Apply a short backboard​ (vest or​ KED) while she is seated in the car Reason:Because this is a nonurgent​ move, there are no indications for a rapid​ extrication, and you suspect that there may be a spine​ injury, it is most appropriate to use the KED or other short spine device to immobilize the patient before moving her.

Which of the choices is a CORRECT statement when transferring a patient from his or her bed to the stair​ chair? A. Do not cover the stair chair cushions with a sheet or towel. B. Do not use the device for unresponsive patients. C. Do not use the device if the patient is not critical. D. Do not use the straps that restrain the legs while carrying the patient.

B:Do not use the device for unresponsive patients. Reason:Contraindications for the stair chair include unresponsive patients and patients with possible spinal injury.

If the weight to be lifted is below your waist​ level, what is the proper​ position? A. Push or pull from a standing position. B. Push or pull from a kneeling position. C. Push or pull from a squatting position. D. Push or pull from a​ bent-over position.

B:Push or pull from a kneeling position. Reason:If the weight to be lifted is below your waist​ level, pushing or pulling from a kneeling position is the proper position.

When rescuers are working together as a team to lift a​ patient: A. no rescuer should bend the knees more than 90 degrees. B. ensure that everyone understands the plan before lifting. C. all rescuers should lift and twist at the same time. D. all rescuers should hold their breath during the lift process.

B:ensure that everyone understands the plan before lifting. Reason:When rescuers are working together as a team to lift a​ load, only one person should be in charge of verbal commands.​ Additionally, the commands should be in simple English that everyone can easily understand.

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

B:keep the line of pull through the center of your body. Reason:When pushing or​ pulling, you should keep the line of pull through the center of your body.

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

B:there is a threat of fire or possible explosion. Reason:There are three situations that may require the use of an emergency​ move: The scene is​ hazardous, care of​ life-threatening conditions requires​ repositioning, or you must reach other patients.

Which of the following is the most comfortable method when the EMT moves the patient from the ambulance stretcher to the hospital​ stretcher? A. Extremity carry B. Log roll C. Draw sheet D. Direct carry

C:Draw sheet Reason:A draw sheet moves the patient from the ambulance stretcher to the hospital stretcher in the most comfortable way.

What device is made of canvas or some other rubberized or flexible​ material, often with wooden slats sewn into​ pockets, and has three carrying handles on each​ side? A. Basket stretcher B. Power stretcher C. Flexible stretcher D. Scoop stretcher

C:Flexible stretcher Reason:A flexible stretcher is made of canvas or some other rubberized or flexible​ material, often with wooden slats sewn into​ pockets, and has three carrying handles on each side.

When​ lifting, keep the​ weight: A. not more than 8 inches from your body. B. at​ arm's length from your body. C. as close to your body as possible. D. at least 6 inches from your body.

C:as close to your body as possible. Reason:Keeping the weight close to your body allows you to use your legs instead of your back.

Techniques for moving a patient experiencing an immediate life threat are​ called: A. the power grip. B. physical restraint. C. urgent moves. D. the Heimlich maneuver.

C:urgent moves. Reason:Urgent moves are required when the patient must be moved quickly for treatment of a serious injury.

When lifting a stretcher or​ backboard, it is best to use how many​ people? A. 5 B. 7 C. 3 D. 4

D:4 Reason:You should always use an even number of people.

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

D:Calling for assistance only if you find that you and your partner cannot lift the patient Reason:Before lifting the​ patient, the EMTs on scene should take a moment to accurately appraise the​ patient's weight and the capabilities of the first crew on scene. Call for help​ early, not after you learn that you cannot move the​ patient, because then you are placing the patient and yourself at greater risk of injury.

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

D:It naturally pads voids for greater comfort. Reason:Vacuum mattresses naturally pad voids as air is withdrawn.

Besides performing a thorough patient​ assessment, what skill will the EMT use on MOST patient​ encounters? A. Checking the blood sugar level B. Applying the automated external defibrillator C. Talking to the receiving hospital physician D. Lifting the patient or equipment

D:Lifting the patient or equipment Reason:A key skill that you will use in almost every patient contact is the lifting​ and/or moving of a patient from where the patient is to your​ cot, then to the​ ambulance, and eventually to the hospital cot.

What is the type of​ patient-carrying device that transports a patient in a sitting​ position? A. Wheeled stretcher B. Long backboard C. Scoop stretcher D. Stair chair

D:Stair chair Reason:A stair chair is useful when a wheeled stretcher cannot traverse narrow corridors and​ doorways, small​ elevators, and stairways. The benefit of this device is that the patient is in a sitting​ position, which makes it easier to navigate​ steps, small​ elevators, and other types of confined spaces.

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

D:Three Reason:At least two rescuers are​ needed, but three are​ recommended: two to lift and one to serve as a spotter.

In lifting a​ patient-carrying device, such as a stair​ chair, the minimum number of rescuers used should​ be: A. four. B. one. C. three. D. two.

D:two. Reason:There should be at least two EMTs lifting any device that is used for patient movement. Consider the use of more people if the patient is obese or if there are obstacles to navigate such as​ stairs, snow, or uneven ground.