Chap 3

Question 0

Proper body mechanics include…

Answer 0

Lift with legs, back straight and locked, keep weight close. Use stair chair when carrying on stairs.

Question 1

Body mechanics

Answer 1

Proper use of body to facilitate lifting and moving to prevent injury

Question 2

Emergency Moves may be required when

Answer 2

Scene is hazardous
Patients position is life threatening
You must reach other patients

Question 3

Urgent moves are required when

Answer 3

Treatment can only be required when patient is moved

Factors at scene cause patient decline

Question 4

Emergency Moves

Answer 4

Clothes drag
Incline drag
Shoulder drag
Foot drag
Firefighter drag
Blanket drag

Question 5

Non urgent move

Answer 5

Patient is moved when they are ready onto patient carrying device.

Question 6

Basket stretcher

Answer 6

For water use

Question 7

Bariatric

Answer 7

For obese patients

Question 8

Extremity lift

Answer 8

Used to carry a patient with no suspected spine injury to a stretcher or stair chair.

Question 9

Positioning for shock

Answer 9

Supine position, allows max blood flow.

Question 10

Position of comfort

Answer 10

Semi-sitting position, most comfy usually for patient