Lifting and Moving Patients (Test questions with complete answers)
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Course
EMT-B - Emergency Medical Technician - Basic
Institution
EMT-B - Emergency Medical Technician - Basic
You are assigned to move as many patients as possible from the hall of the nursing home because there is a fire in another wing of the building. The next patient you moved to is on the floor, and you have decided to use an emergency move. This patient can be moved by:
a. Rolling her like a log
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Lifting and Moving Patients (Test questions with complete answers)
You are assigned to move as many patients as possible from the hall of the nursing home because there is a fire in another wing of the building. The next patient you moved to is on the floor, and you have decided to use an emergency move. This patient can be moved by: a. Rolling her like a log b. Using a spine board and strapping her down c. Pulling on her clothing in the neck and shoulder area d. Using one rescuer on each extremity correct answers Pulling on her clothing in the neck and shoulder area
This answer is correct. If the patient is on the floor or ground and the EMT has decided that an emergency move is appropriate, the patient can be moved by pulling on his or her clothing in the neck and shoulder area, which maintains some spinal integrity and doesn't require additional equipment or other rescuers.
Another name for the squat lift used by weightlifters and EMTs is: a. Leg lift b. Power lift c. Thigh thrust d. Power grip correct answers b. Power lift
This answer is correct.Power lifters or weightlifters use the squat lift, and EMTs should also try to use this technique for their own safety.
How should the EMT's feet be positioned when lifting? a. Shoulder width apart b. On firm ground c. On flat ground d. All of these correct answers d. All of these
Position your feet shoulder width and on firm, flat ground when lifting a patient.
When you place all fingers and the palm in contact with the object being lifted, you are using a: a. Power grip b. Power lift c. Lock grip d. Grip lift correct answers a. Power grip
This answer is correct.When placing all fingers and the palm in contact with the object being lifted, you are using a power grip. A power lift involves squatting and using the legs. The lock grip and the grip lift are inventive distractors for this question. When doing a log roll, lean from your hips and: a. Keep your back curved only while leaning over the patient b. Position yourself at least 10 inches from the patient c. Use your shoulder muscles to help with the roll d. Roll the patient as fast as possible correct answers c. Use your shoulder muscles to help with the roll
This answer is correct.When doing a log roll, lean from your hips and use your shoulder muscles to help with the roll. Also try to keep your back straight and position yourself right next to the patient. Maintaining spinal integrity is more important than speed.
Your patient is approximately 400 pounds and experiencing breathing difficulties. While providing initial assessment and care, it would be helpful for you to call for: a. ALS providers if they are available b. A bariatric stretcher
This answer is correct.A patient that large will likely need to be transported on a stretcher designed to carry her weight, such as a bariatric stretcher. c. Additional crew members d. All of these correct answers b. A bariatric stretcher
This answer is correct.
A patient that large will likely need to be transported on a stretcher designed to carry her weight, such as a bariatric stretcher.
When lifting a cot or stretcher, a. Use an even number of people so that balance is maintained b. Keep both of your feet together and flat on the ground c. Use a third person positioned on the heaviest side d. And if you must use one hand only, compensate by using your back correct answers a. Use an
even number of people so that balance is maintained
When lifting a cot or stretcher, using an even number of people so that the balance of the device is maintained. Your feet should be a comfortable distance apart so that you can maintain balance.
If a third person is positioned on the heaviest side, he or she stands a greater chance of being injured. If you must use only one hand to carry a piece of equipment, never compensate by using your back.
The final step in packaging a patient on a wheeled stretcher is:
a. Securing the patient to the stretcher b. Placing a towel under the patient's head c. Covering the patient with a top sheet d. Adjusting the position of the backrest correct answers a. Securing the patient to the stretcher
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