EMT Ch. 3

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.

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.

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

From a kneeling position.

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

It naturally pads voids for greater comfort.It

Which of the choices is a CORRECT statement when transferring a patient from his or her bed to the stair​ chair?

Do not use the device for unresponsive patients.

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

Flexible stretcher

What are body​ mechanics?

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

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

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?

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?

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

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

Foot.

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

Three.

Which of the following must be avoided in​ lifting?

Twisting

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

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

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

bariatric.

When​ lifting, keep the​ weight:

close to your body.

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

communicated to your partner before putting the plan into action.

When pushing or​ pulling, you​ should:

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

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

straddle it if possible.

Emergency moves may be necessary​ if:

there is a threat of fire or possible explosion.

When a stretcher is​ lifted, the number of rescuers lifting from 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 her knees.