You are attending to a 22-year-old female patient who has overdosed. The patient is unresponsive in an upstairs bedroom. The most appropriate way to bring the patient downstairs is:
  • secured to a fracture board with the strongest provider at the head end. Correct
  • on her left side.
  • increased patient comfort and dignity.
  • direct your partner to apply manual in-line support of the patient's head.
Upon arriving at the scene of a motor vehicle crash, you find a single patient still seated in his car. There are no scene hazards. As you approach the vehicle, you note that the patient is semiconscious and has a large laceration to his forehead. You should:
  • direct your partner to apply manual in-line support of the patient's head.
  • secured to a fracture board with the strongest provider at the head end. Correct
  • increased patient comfort and dignity.
  • stop the move and request additional lifting assistance.
Which of the following statements regarding an emergency patient move is correct?
  • Abnormal spinal curvature
  • The majority of a horizontal patient's weight is in the torso.
  • Long backboard
  • An emergency move is performed before the primary assessment and treatment.
In contrast to typical wheeled ambulance stretchers, features of a bariatric stretcher include:
  • keep the weight as close to your body as possible.
  • increased patient comfort and dignity.
  • injury to you or your patient.
  • increased stability from a wider wheelbase.
The proper technique for using the power grip is to:
  • lift with your palms up
  • Long backboard
  • one arm above the head
  • injury to you or your patient.
The _________ is both the mechanical weight-bearing base of the spinal column and the fused central posterior section of the pelvic girdle.
  • 15 to 20 inches
  • Long backboard
  • sacrum
  • one arm above the head
To facilitate a safe and coordinated move, the team leader should:
  • The majority of a horizontal patient's weight is in the torso.
  • use preparatory commands to initiate any moves.
  • keep the weight as close to your body as possible.
  • increased stability from a wider wheelbase.
You are attending to a 26-year-old female who is 34 weeks pregnant with her first child. Your patient has been having lower abdominal pains and cramping for the past two hours. In placing your patient on the stretcher and preparing for transport, you should place her:
  • secured to a fracture board with the strongest provider at the head end. Correct
  • increased patient comfort and dignity.
  • on her left side.
  • one arm above the head
Which of the following statements regarding patient weight distribution is correct?
  • The majority of a horizontal patient's weight is in the torso.
  • Long backboard
  • Abnormal spinal curvature
  • An emergency move is performed before the primary assessment and treatment.
The MOST serious consequence of a poorly planned or rushed patient move is:
  • one arm above the head
  • lift with your palms up
  • increased stability from a wider wheelbase.
  • injury to you or your patient.
When pulling a patient, you should extend your arms no more than ________ in front of your torso.
  • decontaminate
  • one arm above the head
  • 15 to 20 inches
  • Long backboard
It is essential that you ____________ your equipment to prevent the spread of disease.
  • keep the weight as close to your body as possible.
  • decontaminate
  • 15 to 20 inches
  • Long backboard
Which of the following is the MOST appropriate device to use when immobilizing a patient with a suspected spinal injury?
  • one arm above the head
  • Long backboard
  • The majority of a horizontal patient's weight is in the torso.
  • Abnormal spinal curvature
An EMT may injure his or her back, even if it is straight, if the:
  • increased stability from a wider wheelbase.
  • injury to you or your patient.
  • use preparatory commands to initiate any moves.
  • back is bent forward at the hips.
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