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HFFES EMR - Ch. 3 – 5: Questions With Complete Answers
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HFFES EMR - Ch. 3 – 5: Questions With CompleteAnswers
Arm-to-arm Drag Right Ans - An emergency move that consists of the
rescuer grasping the patient's arms from behind; used to remove a patient
from a hazardous place.
Bariatric Right Ans - Relating to or specializing in the prevention and
treatment of obesity.
Blanket Drag Right Ans - An emergency move in which a rescuer encloses a
patient in a blanket and drags the patient to safety.
Cervical Collar Right Ans - A neck brace that partially immobilizes the neck
following injury.
Clothes Drag Right Ans - An emergency move used to remove a patient
from a hazardous environment; performed by grasping the patient's clothes
and moving the patient head first from the unsafe area.
Cradle-in-arms Carry Right Ans - A one-rescuer patient movement
technique used primarily for children; the patient is cradled in the hollow
formed by the rescuer's arms and chest.
Extremites Right Ans - the arms, legs, hands, and feet
Firefighter Drag Right Ans - A method of moving a patient without lifting or
carrying him or her; used when the patient is heavier than the rescuer.
Log Rolling Right Ans - A technique used to move a patient onto a long
backboard.
One-person Walking Assist Right Ans - A method used if the patient is able
to bear his or her own weight.
Pack-strap Carry Right Ans - A one-person carry that allows the rescuer to
carry a patient while keeping one hand free.
, Portable Stretcher Right Ans - A lightweight, nonwheeled device for
transporting a patient; used in small spaces where the wheeled ambulance
stretcher cannot be used.
Recovery Position Right Ans - A side-lying position used to maintain a clear
airway in unconscious patients without injuries who are breathing
adequately.
Scoop Stretcher Right Ans - A firm device used to carry a patient; can be
split into halves and applied to the patient from both sides.
Stair Chair Right Ans - A small portable device used for transporting a
patient in a sitting position.
Straddle Lift Right Ans - A method used to place a patient on a backboard if
there is not enough space to perform a log roll.
Straddle Slide Right Ans - A method of placing a patient on a long
backboard by straddling both the board and patient and sliding the patient
onto the board.
Two-person Chair Carry Right Ans - A method of carrying a patient in
which two rescuers use a chair to support the weight of the patient.
Two-person Extremity Carry Right Ans - A method of carrying a patient out
of tight quarters using two rescuers and no equipment.
Two-person Seat Carry Right Ans - A method of carrying a patient in which
two rescuers link arms behind the patient's back and under the patient's
knees; requires no equipment.
Two-person Walking Assist Right Ans - A method used when a patient
cannot bear his or her own weight; two rescuers completely support the
patient.
Abandonment Right Ans - Failure of the emergency medical responder to
continue emergency medical treatment until relieved by someone with the
same or a higher level of training.
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