EMT Chp. 3 Post Test

The term that has to do with patients who are significantly overweight or obese​ is:

bariatric.

Forming a plan for lifting and carrying a patient should​ be:

communicated to your partner before putting the plan into action.

When a stretcher is​ lifted, the number of rescuers lifting from both 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 the​ patient's knees.

Which of the following is an advantage of a vacuum​ mattress?

It naturally pads voids for greater comfort.

When​ lifting, keep the​ weight:

close to your body

For which of the following conditions would a bariatric stretcher be​ indicated?

Morbid obesity

Which of the following must be avoided in​ lifting?

Twisting

Which of the following helps prevent injury from lifting and carrying a​ patient?

Use your leg muscles.

Which of the following is an indication for an emergency​ move?

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

Regarding transferring a patient from the​ patient's bed to the stair​ chair:

do not use the device for unresponsive patients.

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.

When pushing or​ pulling, you​ should:

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

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.

When executing a power​ lift, to keep the weight as close to your body as​ possible:

straddle​ it, if possible.

What are body​ mechanics?

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

You and your partner feel that your physical limitations will not allow you to safely lift and carry a​ patient, and additional help is still minutes away from the scene. If lifting the patient right away is​ necessary, which of the following devices uses a​ battery-powered hydraulic system that could lift the​ patient?

A power stretcher

Emergency moves may be necessary​ if:

there is a threat of fire or possible explosion.

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

Which is useful for narrow hallways but is not used for immobilization of a​ patient?

Flexible stretcher

During which type of drag should you take care not to bump the​ patient's head?

Foot

When lifting a stretcher or​ backboard, which of the following is the best number of people to​ use?

Four

If the weight is below your waist​ level, what is the proper position for pushing or​ pulling?

From a kneeling position

How many rescuers are recommended in moving a patient with a stair​ chair?

Three