Post Test Ch. 3

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

From a kneeling position

When​ lifting, keep the​ weight

close to your body

When a stretcher is​ lifted, the number of rescuers lifting from the head and foot of the stretcher should​ be

2

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

3

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

A

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

B

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

C

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

What are body​ mechanics?

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

During a cradle​ carry, where are the arms placed?

across the patients back and under their knees

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

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

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

4

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

B

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

C

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

C

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

D

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

D

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

bariatric