EMS CH 3
The safest and MOST efficient methods for using one's body to facilitate lifting and moving are called:
body mechanics
in moving a patient on a stretcher, what is the safest level at which to do so?
closest to the ground
Method of transferring a patient from bed to stretcher, during which two or more rescuers curl the patient to their chests then reverse the process to lower the patient to the stretcher is:
direct carry
an efficient way of transferring a patient between a hospital and nursing home that uses the patient's bed in the transfer is the
draw-sheet method
What 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 patients head?
foot drag
if the weight is below you waist level, what is the proper position for pushing or pulling
from a kneeling position
What is the BEST way to transport a patient securely who is suspected of having a spinal injury
fully immobilized with necessary spinal precautions
in reaching, what should be done every time?
have a locked-in back
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
Two types of spine boards
long and short
To minimize or prevent aggravation of a spinal injury during an emergency move, the EMT should move the patient in the direction of the:
long axis of the body
An important key to preventing injury while lifting or moving is
not compromising when lifting with one hand
a short backboard is used to immobilize a patient. this patient may is
possibly injured in the neck or spine
Bending all fingers at the same angle and placing the hands ten inches apart are two key elements of the:
power grip
when traversing narrow corridors and doorways what should be used
stair chair
when executing a power lift, to keep the weight as close to your body as possible:
straddle if possible
how many rescuers are recommended in moving a patient with a stair chair
three
true or false: it is recommended to "push" when moving something heavy
true