Ch 6. Principles of Lifting, Moving, and Positioning of Patients Flashcards
A patient who is in shock is placed on the stretcher. Which of the following positions would be most effective for this patient?
A. Supine
b. High Fowler’s position
c. Semi-Fowler’s position
d. Prone
A. Supine
An unresponsive patient with no suspected spine injury should be placed in:
a. right lateral recumbent position.
b. semi-Fowler’s position.
c. shock position.
d. recovery position.
d. recovery position.
During a log roll, which rescuer should give the signal to roll the patient?
a. The rescuer controlling the pelvis
b. The rescuer positioning the long backboard
C. The rescuer positioned at the head
D. The rescuer positioned at the feet
C. The rescuer positioned at the head
All of the following are steps in the patient restraint process EXCEPT:
a. talking to the patient with a calm and clear voice
B. securing the patient in the prone position.
c. checking the patient’s airway, breathing, and circulation frequently after restraints have been applied.
d. ensuring the group uses only force required to effectively restrain the patient.
B. securing the patient in the prone position.
Which of the following is most likely caused by improperly restraining uncooperative or combative patients?
a. Pneumonia
b. Aneurysm
c. Diarrhea
D. Positional asphyxia
D. Positional asphyxia
A method used to move a patient by placing him on a blanket or sheet and pulling it across the floor or ground is called:
A. blanket drag.
b. shoulder drag.
c. fireman’s carry.
d. direct ground lift.
A. blanket drag.
The correct and efficient use of your body to facilitate lifting and moving is called proper:
a. yoga stance.
b. daily routine.
C. body mechanics.
d. body alignment.
C. body mechanics
Back injuries are a common cause of disability for EMS professionals. Which of the following statements represent guidelines for safe lifting?
A. Bend at your knees and hips and keep your back straight.
b. Limit the lift to two team members.
c. Position your feet together.
d. Keep the weight about a foot from your body.
A. Bend at your knees and hips and keep your back straight.
The lifting technique used to lift a patient who is on a stretcher is called a:
a. dead man’s lift.
b. bilateral leg lift.
C. power lift.
D. provider-assisted lift.
C. power lift.
Which of the following does NOT represent an indication for an emergent move?
A. You cannot adequately assess airway, breathing, circulation (ABCs) or bleeding.
b. You identify a dangerous environment where the patient is at risk for further injury
c. You are unable to gain access to other patients who need lifesaving care.
D. You cannot console a young child who has been injured
D. You cannot console a young child who has been injured
The carry method used to move a patient with no suspected spine injury from a bed to a stretcher is:
A. direct carry.
b. indirect carry.
C. extremity lift.
d. dead lift.
A. direct carry.
A two-piece device often used to pick up patients:
a. stair chair.
b. basket stretcher.
C. scoop stretcher.
d. spine board.
C. scoop stretcher.
