Post Test Ch. 3
If the weight is below your waist level, what is the proper position for pushing or pulling?
From a kneeling position
When lifting, keep the weight
close to your body
When a stretcher is lifted, the number of rescuers lifting from the head and foot of the stretcher should be
2
How many rescuers are recommended in moving a patient with a stair chair?
3
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. Apply a short backboard while she is seated in the car B. Ask her to sit on the long backboard on your stretcher, and strap her in C. Use the rapid extrication technique D. Use a long backboard to remove her from the vehicle
A
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 straps that restrain the legs while carrying the patient. B. Do not use the device for unresponsive patients. Your answer is correct. C. Do not use the track to control the rate of descent. D. Do not use the device for noncritical patients.
B
Emergency moves may be necessary if A. There is a meeting later in the afternoon that you do not want to miss. B. additional calls are holding. C. there is a threat of fire or possible explosion. D. the patient is really screaming.
C
Which 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 patient's head?
Foot
What are body mechanics?
The proper use of your body to prevent injury and facilitate lifting and moving
During a cradle carry, where are the arms placed?
across the patients back and under their knees
Forming a plan for lifting and carrying a patient should be
communicated to your partner before putting the plan into action
When pushing or pulling, you should
keep the line of pull through the center of your body
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
When executing a power lift, to keep the weight as close to your body as possible
straddle it if possible
When lifting a stretcher or backboard, which of the following is the best number of people to use?
4
Which of the following is an indication for an emergency move? A. You need to practice your lifting technique. B. You are unable to gain access to other patients who need lifesaving care. C. Dispatch needs you to clear rapidly, as EMS calls are backing up. D. The patient is yelling for you to "hurry up."
B
Which of the following is an advantage of a vacuum mattress? A. It does not require a pump. B. The device is nonconforming. C. It naturally pads voids for greater comfort. D. The cervical collar can be removed.
C
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. Using the most appropriate equipment for the job B. Being aware of the physical abilities and limitations of each team member C. Calling for assistance only if you find that you and your partner cannot lift the patient D. Sizing up the scene accurately
C
In a Fowler or semi-Fowler position, it is normal and not a cause for concern if the patient A. becomes unresponsive. B. experiences an occluded airway. C. vomits. D. is in a semi-sitting position.
D
Which of the following must be avoided in lifting? A. Use of the large muscles of your legs B. Moving the patient quickly C. Use of the arm muscles D. Twisting
D
The term that has to do with patients who are significantly overweight or obese is
bariatric