Workforce Safety & Wellness / Lifting & Moving Patients (CH 2 & CH 8)

In contrast to typical wheeled ambulance stretchers, features of a bariatric stretcher include: A. increased stability from a wider wheelbase. B. two safety rails on both sides of the stretcher. C. weight capacity of up to 650 lb. D. a collapsible undercarriage.

A

The simplest, yet most effective method of preventing the spread of an infectious disease is to: A. wash your hands in between patient contacts. B. undergo an annual physical examination. C. undergo annual testing for tuberculosis and hepatitis. D. ensure that your immunizations are up-to-date.

A

Which of the following statements regarding patient weight distribution is correct? A. The majority of a horizontal patient's weight is in the torso. B. A semi-sitting patient's weight is equally distributed on both ends. C. Most of the patient's weight rests on the foot end of the stretcher. D. The EMT at the patient's head will bear the least amount of weight.

A

Which of the following would provide the EMT with the BEST cover in a situation involving active gunfire? A. A concrete barricade B. Stacked empty barrels C. Behind a car door D. A large cluster of shrubs

A

While providing care to a patient, blood got onto the ambulance stretcher. Because the stretcher was not properly cleaned afterward, a virus was transmitted to another emergency medical technician (EMT) several days later. Which route of transmission does this scenario describe? A. Indirect contact B. Direct contact C. Airborne transmission D. Vector-borne transmission

A

You are attending to a 22-year-old female patient who has overdosed. The patient is unresponsive in an upstairs bedroom. The most appropriate way to bring the patient downstairs is: A. secured to a fracture board with the strongest provider at the head end. B. secured to a stair chair with the strongest provider at the head end. C. secured to a fracture board with the strongest provider at the foot end. D. secured to a stair chair with the strongest provider at the foot end.

A

You are attending to a 26-year-old female who is 34 weeks pregnant with her first child. Your patient has been having lower abdominal pains and cramping for the past two hours. In placing your patient on the stretcher and preparing for transport, you should place her: A. on her left side. B. supine with her legs elevated. C. in a position of comfort. D. in the Fowler position.

A

After assessing a patient's blood glucose level, you accidentally stick yourself with the contaminated lancet. You should: A. get immunized against hepatitis as soon as possible. B. report the incident to your supervisor after the call. C. discontinue patient care and seek medical attention. D. immerse your wound in an alcohol-based solution.

B

Common factors that influence how a patient reacts to the stress of an illness or injury include all of the following, EXCEPT: A. fear of medical personnel. B. assessment by the EMT. C. mental disorders. D. history of chronic disease.

B

Vaccination against the hepatitis A virus is unnecessary if you: A. received a hepatitis B vaccination. B. have been infected with hepatitis in the past. C. are older than 35 years of age. D. have a weak immune system.

B

When pulling a patient, you should extend your arms no more than ________ in front of your torso. A. 20 to 30 inches B. 15 to 20 inches C. 10 to 15 inches D. 5 to 10 inches

B

Which of the following conditions or situations presents the MOST unique challenge to the EMT when immobilizing an elderly patient on a long backboard? A. Joint flexibility B. Abnormal spinal curvature C. Patient disorientation D. Naturally deformed bones

B

You are attending to a 34-year-old male patient who requires transport to the hospital for assessment of his chronic back pain. The patient weighs over 750 pounds. Your bariatric stretcher has a wider surface area to allow for: A. increased lifting capacity and patient weight load. B. increased patient comfort and dignity. C. better stability when moving the patient on uneven ground. D. increased stability and leverage when lifting with more than two providers.

B

To minimize the risk of injuring yourself when lifting or moving a patient, you should: A. flex at the waist instead of the hips. B. keep the weight as close to your body as possible. C. use a direct carry whenever possible. D. avoid the use of log rolls or body drags.

B. keep the weight as close to your body as possible.

The EMT's first priority is __________. A. empathy for all patients B. rapid response C. personal safety D. treatment and transport

C

When decontaminating the back of your ambulance after a call, you should: A. clean all surfaces and patient contact areas with a mixture of alcohol and water. B. use a bleach and water solution at a 1:2 dilution ratio to thoroughly wipe all surfaces. C. allow surfaces to air dry unless otherwise indicated in the product directions. D. spray the contaminated areas and then immediately wipe them dry with a towel.

C

When moving a conscious, weak patient down a flight of stairs, you should: A. secure the patient to a scoop stretcher and carry him or her headfirst down the stairs to the awaiting stretcher. B. collapse the undercarriage of the wheeled stretcher and carefully carry the patient down the stairs on the stretcher. C. place the wheeled stretcher at the bottom of the stairs and carry the patient down the stairs with a stair chair. D. assist the patient in walking down the stairs and place him or her on the wheeled stretcher at the bottom of the stairs.

C

Which of the following scenarios MOST accurately depicts a posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) reaction? A. A newly certified EMT becomes extremely nauseated and diaphoretic at the scene of an incident involving grotesque injuries. B. An EMT is emotionally exhausted and depressed after a school bus crash involving critical injuries and the death of several children. C. An EMT becomes distracted at the scene of a motor vehicle crash involving the same type of car in which a child was previously killed. D. An EMT with many years of field experience becomes irritable with her coworkers and experiences headaches and insomnia.

C

Which of the following statements regarding an emergency patient move is correct? A. The patient is dragged against the body's long axis during an emergency move. B. It is not possible to perform an emergency move without injuring the patient. C. An emergency move is performed before the primary assessment and treatment. D. The spine must be fully immobilized prior to performing an emergency move.

C

Which of the following statements regarding the different stages of the grieving process is correct? A. It is rare that people will jump back and forth between stages. B. The grieving process typically begins with severe depression. C. The stages of the grieving process may occur simultaneously. D. Bargaining is the most unpleasant stage of the grieving process.

C