Ch. 3 - Lifting and Moving Patients

Question 1

3 types of move

Answer 1

emergency; urgent; non-urgent

Question 2

how should an unresponsive patient with no suspected spine injury be placed on a stretcher?

Answer 2

recovery position

Question 3

another name for the semi-seated position in a stretcher

Answer 3

Fowler position

Question 4

even or odd number of lifters?

Answer 4

even

Question 5

should you push or pull when possible?

Answer 5

push

Question 6

if you have 4 emts where should they be on a stretcher?

Answer 6

each corner

Question 7

extremity lift

Answer 7

2 emts; one grabs writs under armpits, one graps ankles

Question 8

when is the draw sheet method used?

Answer 8

move from bed to stretcher or another bed

Question 9

when is direct carry used?

Answer 9

bed to stretcher; best to use draw sheet first

Question 10

who should a patient with shock be positioned?

Answer 10

supine (flat on back)

Question 11

difference between urgent and non-urgent moves?

Answer 11

urgent moves use spinal protection when necessary

Question 12

what is the final step in packaging a patient on a stretcher?

Answer 12

securing the patient to the stretcher