ch. 8 lifting and moving

Question 1

wheeled ambulance stretcher

Answer 1

used to move and transport patients. designed to roll and weighs 40-140 lbs.

Question 2

backboards

Answer 2

long flat board made of rigid, rectangular material. made to carry patients with pelvic, hip or spine fractures, or lower extremity injuries

Question 3

body mechanics

Answer 3

the relationship between the body’s anatomical structures and the physical forces to achieve a specific action

Question 4

lifting

Answer 4

keep back straight and in an upright position
without twisting
face pt where they can see

Question 5

pulling

Answer 5

extend arms ab 15-20 in
reposition you knees so that your arms will pull equal weight
back up and do again

Question 6

log rolling

Answer 6

initially reach farther that 18 in
minimize distance by kneeling close to patient
keep back straight and lean solely on hips

Question 7

when it comes to patient weight you should consider

Answer 7

their estimated weight to ensure that you are capable of lifting them

Question 8

how many providers should you try to use when possible

Answer 8

4

Question 9

how many providers should move the stair chair

Answer 9

3

Question 10

diamond carry

Answer 10

one provider at head, one at each side, and one at the feet. (tallest provider at head)

Question 11

handed carry

Answer 11

2 providers on each side use both hands to pick up and switch to one to carry

Question 12

emergency moves

Answer 12

pull pt clothing in the shoulder area. place on blanket to be pulled. place arms under pt shoulders grabbing your opposite wrist drag the pt backwards

Question 13

urgent moves

Answer 13

used only when pt has altered mental status, inadequate ventilation or is in shock (hypoperfusion)