EMT chapter 2 lifting and moving patients

When assessing a​ patient, you quickly decide that it is in the​ patient's best interest for you to do an emergency move. Which of the following is NOT an indication for an emergency​ move? A. You are unable to gain access to other patients who need lifesaving care. B. You are unable to provide lifesaving care to the patient because of the​ patient's location. C. There is immediate danger to you. D. Dispatch is holding calls for your community.

dispatch is holding calls for your community

To minimize or prevent aggravation of a spinal injury during an emergency​ move, the EMT should move the patient in the direction of​ the: A. vertical axis of the body. B. lateral axis of the body. C. short axis of the body. D. long axis of the body.

long axis of the body

Of the two types of spine​ boards, the one used for the transport of patients in the supine position is​ the: A. pediatric spine board. B. padded spine board. C. long spine board. D. pneumatic spine board.

long spine board

Which of the following devices would most likely be used to remove a patient with a suspected spine injury out of a car and onto a stretcher? A A long spine board B A stair chair C A blanket D A basket stretcher

long spine board

Your crew is attempting to extricate a patient from a car that rolled over into a ditch. You are on the uphill side of the car and need to pull the patient toward you. You should: A lean over with your back. B pull the weight by twisting to the side. C pull the weight overhead. D pull from a kneeling position.

pull from a kneeling position.

Your patient is​ conscious, has no​ trauma, and is complaining of dyspnea. The patient is concerned that transport will aggravate the breathing difficulty. Which of the following is most likely the BEST way to position the patient during transport that would also address this​ patient's concern? A. Supine on a vacuum mattress B. Left recumbent on a wheeled stretcher C. Lying flat on a long spine board D. Sitting upright in a stair chair

sitting upright in a stair chair

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

three

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

twisting

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

two

When using the power grip in a lift, when possible you should keep your fingers at least _____ inches apart. A 10 B 2 C 4 D 24

10

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

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

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

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 device for noncritical patients. B. Do not use the track to control the rate of descent. C. Do not use the device for unresponsive patients. D. Do not use the straps that restrain the legs while carrying the patient.

Do not use the device for unresponsive patients

An ideal lifting arrangement​ is: A. EMTs of similar strength and height. B. EMTs of different weights. C. EMTs of different heights. D. EMTs with similar physical limitations.

EMTs of similar strength and height.

What is the BEST way to transport a patient securely who is suspected of having a spinal​ injury? A. Sitting in the stair chair with the lap and shoulder belt on B. Fully immobilized with necessary spinal precautions C. ​Semi-Fowler's on the cot with the​ five-point harness attached D. Supine on a scoop stretcher

Fully immobilized with necessary spinal precautions

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

It naturally pads voids for greater comfort.

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

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

A stair chair should be used in which of the following​ circumstances? A. When the patient has a suspected spinal injury B. When the patient has a​ lower-extremity injury C. When the patient has altered mental status D. When traversing narrow corridors and doorways

When traversing narrow corridors and doorways

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.

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

You are moving a patient from a hospital bed to the ambulance stretcher. To conduct this move you must reach across the bed. You should: A bend your back at the waist. B twist to extend your reach. C avoid reaching more than 15 to 20 inches. D sustain the position for a prolonged time.

avoid reaching more than 15 to 20 inches.

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

bariatric

The safest and MOST efficient methods for using​ one's body to facilitate lifting and moving are​ called: A. body mechanics. B. lifting techniques. C. body structures. D. lifting mechanics.

body mechanics

When using the power lift technique the weight you are lifting should be: A away from your body. B to the side of your body. C close to your body. D above your body.

close to your body

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

close to your body

In moving a patient on a​ stretcher, what is the safest level at which to do​ so? A. The reclined position B. A fully elevated position C. ​Mid-elevated from the ground D. Closest to the ground

closest to ground

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

communicated to your partner before putting the plan into action.

A 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: A. ​draw-sheet method. B. body mechanics. C. direct ground lift. D. direct carry.

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: A. ​draw-sheet method. B. direct carry method. C. direct ground lift. D. extremity lift.

draw sheet method

Which of the following methods of moving a patient would be best suited for transferring a patient from an ambulance stretcher to a hospital bed? A Extremity lift B Direct ground lift C Draw sheet method D Long-axis drag

draw sheet method

A large 44-year-old male has collapsed at the end of a very narrow hallway and needs to be extricated from the building. Which of the following devices would be most appropriate to use to move him in his unconscious state? A Short spine board B Flexible stretcher C Basket stretcher D Vacuum mattress

flexible stretcher

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

flexible stretcher

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

foot

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

from a kneeling position

In​ reaching, what should be done every​ time? A. Twist. B. Have a​ locked-in back. C. Reach more than fifteen inches. D. Prolong the reach.

have a locked in back

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

is in a​ semi-sitting position.

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

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

To use your legs instead of your back to​ lift, you​ must: A. lock both elbows straight. B. keep the weight close to your body. C. keep the weight at​ arm's length. D. place your palms downward.

keep the weight close to your body

A 16-year-old male is found in a vehicle that is on fire after a motor vehicle crash. Which of the following moves would be most appropriate to use to extricate him from the vehicle? A Long-axis drag B Spine board move C Stair chair move D Basket stretcher move

long axis drag because it is the only listed emergency move

An emergency move would be permitted in order to change a​ patient's position in a situation in which​ you: A. must assess the patient. B. need to apply a cervical spine collar. C. need to splint an open fracture. D. need to perform CPR.

need to perform CPR

An important key to preventing injury while lifting or moving​ is: A. not compensating when lifting with one hand. B. maintaining an outward curve of the back to reduce the potential for spinal injury. C. using manual force instead of equipment when possible. D. extending or flexing the wrists and knees to prevent injury to the extremities.

not compensating when lifting with one hand.

You arrive on scene and assess the need for a bariatric ambulance for transport of a patient because the patient​ is: A. violent. B. elderly. C. a child. D. obese.

obese

ou and your partner decide to use a short backboard to immobilize a patient. This patient​ is: A. obese. B. possibly injured in the neck or spine. C. elderly or a child. D. critically injured.

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: A. stretcher operation. B. traction lift. C. power grip. D. power lift.

power grip

Which of the following techniques is used by power weight​ lifters? A. Power lift B. ​Clean-and-jerk lift C. ​Knee-chest lift D. Squat thrust

power lift

Which of the following is recommended when moving something​ heavy? A. Twisting B. Pushing C. Pulling D. Reaching

pushing

A 77-year-old female complains of shortness of breath. She is conscious but very anxious with her breathing difficulty. Which of the following devices should you choose to move her from the bedroom to the ambulance outside? A Stair chair B Long backboard C Scoop stretcher D Vacuum mattress

stair chair

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. scoop stretcher. C. long backboard. D. wheeled stretcher.

stair chair

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

straddle it if possible

You have determined that a 44-year-old patient is in shock. Which of the following positions would be most appropriate to transport him in? A The recovery position B Supine C Position of comfort D Semi-sitting

supine

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

there is a threat of fire or possible explosion

An obese patient is upset that a special stretcher is to be used for him and that you have called for a bariatric ambulance. The BEST way to respond is to explain​ that: A. this equipment enables you to provide the best assessment and care for the patient. B. ​it's a lucky thing that such equipment is available for use with this patient. C. this situation indicates another reason to lose weight other than health benefits. D. you and other EMTs must avoid overexerting themselves as much as possible.

this equipment enables you to provide the best assessment and care for the patient.

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

under her knees

Before lifting any​ patient, consider the​ patient's: A. gender. B. physical fitness. C. cultural requirements. D. weight.

weight