Chapter Three Post Test

Which of the following is an advantage of a vacuum mattress

It naturally pads voids for greater comfort

Regarding transferring a patient from the patient's bed to the stair chair

do not use the device for unresponsive patients

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

Which of the following helps prevent injury from lifting and carrying a patient

use your leg muscles

What are body mechanics

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

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

Three

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

Two

Which of the following must be avoided in lifting

twisting

Which of the following techniques will NOT contribute to the safe and efficient movement of a patient from an upstairs bedroom to the​ ambulance?

Calling for assistance only if you find that you and your partner cannot lift the patient

When lifting, keep the weight:

Close to your body

During which type of drag should you take care not to bump the patient's head

Foot

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

Four

For which of the following conditions would a bariatric stretcher be indicated

Morbid obesity

During the cradle Carry, one arm is across the patient and the other:

Under the patient's knees

Which of the following is an indication for an emergency move

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

You and your partner feel that your physical limitations will not allow you to safely lift and carry a​ patient, and additional help is still minutes away from the scene. If lifting the patient right away is​ necessary, which of the following devices uses a​ battery-powered hydraulic system that could lift the​ patient?

a power stretcher

Term that has to do with patients who are significantly overweight or obese is:

bariatric

Forming a plan for lifting and carrying a patient should be:

communicated to your partner before putting the plan into action

Which is useful for narrow hallways but is not used for immobilization of a patient

flexible stretcher

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

from a kneeling position

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

When pushing or pulling, you should:

keep the line of pull through the center of the body

When executing a power lift, to keep the weight as close to your body as possible:

straddle it, if possible

Emergency moves may be necessary if:

there is a threat of fire or possible explosion.