Ch 5 Key Terms - Move Lift Transport Flashcards
1
Q
The relationship between the body’s anatomic structures and the physical forces associated with lifting, moving, and carrying; the ways the body moves to achieve an action.
A
Body Mechanics
2
Q
The act of lifting and moving the patient, usually a short distance.
A
Carry
3
Q
A method of pulling a patient on the ground to another location.
A
Drag
4
Q
An area picked for the landing of aircraft that meets specific size and safety requirements.
A
Landing zone (LZ)
5
Q
A way of moving the patient by raising the person from a lower position to a higher one.
A
Lift
6
Q
The transport of a patient from one location to another.
A
Move
7
Q
Restricting the entire spine to limit spinal motion, protecting the spinal cord from injury.
A
Spinal motion restriction
