Techniques for moving a patient experiencing an immediate life threat are called: Show B. Urgent moves Urgent moves are required when the patient must be moved quickly for treatment of a serious injury. What are body mechanics? D. The proper use of your body to prevent injury and facilitate lifting and moving Body mechanics is the proper use of your body to prevent injury and facilitate lifting and moving. Which of the following techniques will NOT contribute to the safe and efficient movement of a patient from an upstairs bedroom to
the ambulance? B. Calling for assistance only if you find that you and your partner cannot lift the patient Before lifting the patient, the EMTs on scene should take a moment to accurately appraise the patient's weight and the capabilities of the first crew on scene. Call for help early, not after you learn that you cannot move the patient, because then you are placing the patient and yourself at greater risk of injury. Besides performing a thorough patient assessment, what skill will the EMT use on MOST patient encounters? C. Lifting the patient or equipment A key skill that you will use in almost every patient contact is the lifting and/or moving of a patient from where the patient is to your cot, then to the ambulance, and eventually to the hospital cot.
Which of the following must be avoided in lifting? C. Twisting Twisting while lifting or carrying a patient can place an uneven load on the vertebrae of the spine, with the result that intervertebral disks could slip, causing a back injury. If you need to twist while lifting or carrying, shuffle your feet as you turn and avoid twisting with your back. Which of the following communication techniques will better improve the quality and safety of a lifting technique using multiple EMTs? A. Communicate throughout the lifting process Communicate the plan to your teammates. Communicate clearly throughout the lifting and moving process. This will help keep the patient and the providers safe. When lifting, keep the weight: B. As close to your body as possible Keeping the weight close to your body allows you to use your legs instead of your back. When lifting a stretcher or backboard, it is best to use how many people? D. 4 You should always use an even number of people. If the weight to be lifted is below your waist level, what is the proper position? D. Push or pull from a kneeling position If the weight to be lifted is below your waist level, pushing or pulling from a kneeling position is the proper position. When pushing or pulling, you
should: B. Keep the line of pull through the center of your body When pushing or pulling, you should keep the line of pull through the center of your body. Emergency moves may be necessary if: A. There is a threat of fire or possible explosion There are three situations that may require the use of an emergency move: The scene is hazardous, care of life-threatening conditions requires repositioning, or you must reach other patients. Which of the following is an indication for an emergency move? C. You are unable to gain access to other patients who need lifesaving care Indications for an emergency move include (1) immediate environmental danger to the patient or rescuer, (2) inability to gain access to other patients who need lifesaving care, and (3) inability to provide lifesaving care because of the patient's location or position. Steps in using the squat lift include: A. Raising your upper body before your hips In performing this technique, avoid bending at the waist. Then follow these steps: (1) Place your weaker leg slightly forward. This foot should stay flat on the ground throughout the lift. (2) Squat down until you can grasp the cot, stretcher, or other patient-moving device. Be sure to use the power grip. (3) Push yourself up with your stronger leg. Make sure your back is locked and your upper body goes up before your hips. Lead with your head.
When rescuers are working together as a team to lift a patient: C. Ensure that everyone understands the plan before lifting When rescuers are working together as a team to lift a load, only one person should be in charge of verbal commands. Additionally, the commands should be in simple English that everyone can easily understand. 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 (vest of KED) while she is seated in the car Because this is a nonurgent move, there are no indications for a rapid extrication, and you suspect that there may be a spine injury, it is most appropriate to use the KED or other short spine device to immobilize the patient before moving her. What is the type of patient-carrying device that transports a patient in a sitting position? B. Stair chair A stair chair is useful when a wheeled stretcher cannot traverse narrow corridors and doorways, small elevators, and stairways. The benefit of this device is that the patient is in a sitting position, which makes it easier to navigate steps, small elevators, and other types of confined spaces. In lifting a patient-carrying device, such as a stair chair, the minimum number of rescuers used should be: D. Two There should be at least two EMTs lifting any device that is used for patient movement. Consider the use of more people if the patient is obese or if there are obstacles to navigate such as stairs, snow, or uneven ground. How many rescuers are recommended in moving a patient with a stair chair? B. Three At least two rescuers are needed, but three are recommended: two to lift and one to serve as a spotter. 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 device for unresponsive patients Contraindications for the stair chair include unresponsive patients and patients with possible spinal injury. What device is made of
canvas or some other rubberized or flexible material, often with wooden slats sewn into pockets, and has three carrying handles on each side? A. Flexible stretcher A flexible stretcher is made of canvas or some other rubberized or flexible material, often with wooden slats sewn into pockets, and has three carrying handles on each side. Which of the following is an advantage of a vacuum mattress? C. It naturally pads voids for greater comfort Vacuum mattresses naturally pad voids as air is withdrawn. Which of the following is the most comfortable method when the EMT moves the patient from the ambulance stretcher to the hospital stretcher? C. Draw sheet A draw sheet moves the patient from the ambulance stretcher to the hospital stretcher in the most comfortable way. How many rescuers are recommended in moving a patient with a stair chair?How many rescuers are recommended in moving a patient with a stair chair? At least two rescuers are needed, but three are recommended: two to lift and one to serve as a spotter. Which of the choices is a CORRECT statement when transferring a patient from his or her bed to the stair chair?
How many rescuers does it take to take down a combative patient?Have one rescuer talk to and reassure the patient throughout the restraining procedure. Approach with four persons, one assigned to each limb, all to act at the same time. Secure all four limbs with restraints approved by medical direction.
What is the first rule of lifting EMT?Body Mechanics for Patient Lifts
If the patient is on the ground, lower your body by bending your knees and squatting down to the patient. Grasp the equipment you are using with your hands, palms facing upward. Keep the weight of the patient as close to your body as possible. Lift with your legs, not your back.
When performing the two person seat carry technique the rescuers should?Two Person Carry- Rescuer 1 squats at the victim's head and grasps the victim from behind at the midsection. Rescuer 2 squats between the victim's knees grasping the outside of the knees. Both rescuers rise to a standing position.
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When lifting a patient carrying device the minimum number of rescuers used should be?
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