3 - Lifting and Moving Patients

Question 0

power grip

Answer 0

gripping with as much hand surface as possible in contact with the object being lifted

Question 1

power lift

Answer 1

lift from a squatting position with weight to be lifted close to the body

Question 2

Body Mechanics Components

Answer 2

1. Weight of the object/need additional help?
2. Know your limitations
3. Communication
4. Proper foot position
5. Lift using your legs primarily
6. Never turn or twist
7. Do not lean/compensate–keep your back straight, even when lifting with one hand.
8. Keep weight close to your body
9. Use a stair chair on stairs whenever possible

Question 3

body mechanics

Answer 3

the proper use of the body to facilitate lifting and moving and to prevent injury

Question 4

When reaching …

Answer 4

1. Keep back locked straight
2. Avoid twisting and turning
3. Avoid reaching more than 15-20 inches in front of your body
4. Avoid prolonged reaching when strenuous effort is required

Question 5

Extremity lift

Answer 5

one rescuer grips the patient’s knees while the other rescuer grips the patient’s wrists after reaching under the armpits

Question 6

direct ground lift

Answer 6

two or more rescuers squat to lift patient from the ground, curl towards their chests, and then lower the patient onto the stretcher

Question 7

draw sheet method

Answer 7

transferring a patient from a bed to a stretcher using the sheet underneath of them

Question 8

direct carry

Answer 8

transferring a patient from a bed to a stretcher by curling the patient towards the rescuer’s chest and then lowering onto the stretcher

Question 9

shock position

Answer 9

supine position–do not lower head or raise legs. this position allows for maximum blood flow throughout the body with minimal resistance from gravity