body mechanics
how many rescuers are preferred to carry patients on portable stretchers
4
how many rescuers are preferred to carry patients on wheeled stretchers over rough terrain
4
what equipment is made of rigid material that surrounds patients on three sides
a basket stretcher
what equipment is used in confined spaces
a flexible stretcher an orthopedic stretcher a portable stretcher a stair chair all of the above
what provides the safest and easiest way to move patients
a wheeled stretcher
what contributes to physical fitness
cardiovascular endurance good nutrition muscle flexibility muscle strength all of the above
what can incorrect body mechanics do
cause pain
when carrying patients on wheeled stretchers over curbs what should the rescuers face
each other
with what type of move is a patient moved at once bc there is an immediate danger to the patient or ems providers
emergency move
a portable stretcher has a mattress and can accommodate multiple patient positions
false
back boards are use to move patients
false
Correct body mechanics
keep ears shoulders and hips aligned know your limits use 2 hands bend at ur knees to lift use ur legs to lift keep ur back straight keep weight close to ur body
incorrect body mechanics
keep ur feet together avoid using equipment use ur back to lift twist ur body arch ur back bend at ur waist to lift pull rather than push
what is not a characteristic of good posture
knees locked
a patient with abdominal pain or nausea
lateral fetal position
an unresponsive patient without suspected spine injury or a pregnant patient with hypotension
lateral recumbent/recovery position
patient must always be secured to equipment
true
how should patients be carried on stairs
up stairs head first and down stairs feet first
what equipment does not require a patient to be lifted or rolled to be placed on the equipment
an orthopedic stretcher
what equipment should not be used with patients with suspected spine injury
an orthopedic stretcher and a stair chair
when must ems providers have good posture
at all times
a patient with chest pain or discomfort or difficulty breathing without hypotension
high fowler's postion
if there is no immediate danger or threat to the patients life what is the best way to move the patient
non urgent move
what type of move allows time for assessment and treatment prior to movement
non urgent move
how is a patient placed in the recovery position
on the side
how many rescuers are needed to perform a shoulder forearm drag, a shirt drag, and a firefighters drag
one
with what patients should stair chairs be used
patients with difficulty breathing
when rolling patients on wheeled stretchers what should the rescuers at the head of the stretcher do
push the stretcher and monitor the patients breathing
mrs.samuelson has called 911 bc her husband has fallen off a ladder. u r the first to arrive at the home. after assessing the scene u determine there is no immediate danger to the patient or yourself. mr.samuelson is showing life threatening signs of shock. what type of move would u perform
urgent move
in what position does a patient lie face up
supine
a patient with suspect spine injury
supine position
when rolling patients on wheeled stretchers, what should the rescuers face
the foot end of the stretcher
what does the power lift position use to provide the greatest lifting strength
the legs
what are short backboards use to immobilize
the top part of a patients body from the head to the hips
a patient with shock
trendelenburg position
