Chapter 3: Lifting and Moving Patients (Post Test)

During a cradle carry, one arm is across the patient's back and the other: A. Around her neck. B. Under the ankles. C. Under her knees. D. Hanging free

C. Under her knees.

When a stretcher is lifted, the number of rescuers lifting from the head and foot of the stretcher should be: A. Three. B. One. C. Four. D. Two.

D. Two.

Which is useful for narrow hallways but is not used for immobilization of a patient? A. Short spine board. B. Rigid cervical collar. C. Flexible stretcher. D. Long spine board.

C. Flexible stretcher.

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

D. It naturally pads voids for greater comfort.

When pushing or pulling, you should: A. Reach and twist at the same time. B. Keep your back in a bent position for flexibility. C. Push or pull overhead whenever possible. D. Keep the line of pull through the center of your body.

D. Keep the line of pull through the center of your body.

When lifting a stretcher or backboard, which of the following is the best number of people to use? A. 4 B. 5 C. 3 D. 7

A. 4

When executing a power lift, to keep the weight as close to your body as possible: A. Straddle it if possible. B. Lift from in front. C. Lift from the back. D. Bend forward over the weight.

A. Straddle it if possible.

What are body mechanics? A. The process by which you package the patient and carry him or her to the ambulance. B. The ability to use mechanical lift devices to help you carry heavier loads. C. The proper use of your body to prevent injury and facilitate lifting and moving. D. Research into how to minimize back pain while maximizing the weight that you can lift and carry in an emergency.

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

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

D. Apply a short backboard to remove her from the vehicle.

You want to navigate a responsive patient down several narrow, curbing stairways. You want to transport the patient in a sitting position, which means you use a: A. Wheeled stretcher. B. Long backboard. C. Scoop stretcher. D. Stair chair.

D. Stair chair.

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

D. There is a threat of fire or possible explosion.

Forming a plan for lifting and carrying a patient should be: A. Communicated to your partner before putting the plan into action. B. Unnecessary in cases when extra help is available. C. Done before assessing the weight of the patient. D. Done before assessing your own physical limitation.

A. Communicated to your partner before putting the plan into action.

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

A. Do not use the device for unresponsive patients.

How many rescuers are recommended in moving a patient with a stair chair? A. Three. B. Two. C. One. D. Five.

A. Three.

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

A. Twisting

When lifting, keep the weight: A. Higher than your shoulders. B. Close to your body. C. Away from your body. D. Lower than your knees.

B. Close to your body.

In a Fowler or Semi-Fowler position, it is normal and not a cause for concern if the patient: A. Experiences an occluded airway. B. Is in a semi-sitting position. C. Becomes unresponsive. D. Vomits.

B. Is in a semi-sitting position.

The term that has to do with patients who are signigicantly overweight or obese is: A. Calorimetric. B. Pediatric. C. Bariatric. D. Geriatric.

C. Bariatric

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

C. 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? A. Incline B. Shoulder C. Foot. D. Clothes.

C. Foot.

If the weight is below your waist level, what is the proper position for pushing or pulling? A. From a bent-over position. B. From a standing position. C. From a kneeling position. D. From a squatting position.

C. From a kneeling position.

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

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