chapter 3 lifting and movig patients

Question 1

general principles for moving a patient

Answer 1

do not further harm the patient

move only necessarily

as little as possible

move as a unit

proper technique

have one rescuer give commands

Question 2

what is the simplest way to move a patient in a emergency

Answer 2

clothes drag

Question 3

if a person is found in a small room and is in cardiac arrest what is something you should consider

Answer 3

weather or not it enough space. if it’s not remove the patient as soon as you determine the person has experienced cardiac arrest

Question 4

when is a blanket drag usefull

Answer 4

when a patient is t dressed or in clothing that could tear

Question 5

what type of emergency drag enable you to move a patient heavier that you

Answer 5

firefighter drag

Question 6

what is the two person extremity carry good for?

Answer 6

small hallways and tight spaces

Question 7

cradle in arms carry

Answer 7

can be used to carry a child

Question 8

what’s a benefit of the pac strap carry in a emergency

Answer 8

emergency carry requires only one provider

Question 9

what is a bariatric stretcher

Answer 9

a stretcher design to carry people to heavy for standard equipment

Question 10

use a long back board when

Answer 10

if victim may have neck or back injuries or if they are trauma victims

Question 11

what is a short back board good for

Answer 11

spine or neck injury victims found in the seated position

Question 12

what is an example of a improvised stretcher in a emergency

Answer 12

surfboard ,plank ,door,etc

Question 13

when putting a trauma victim on a stretcher consider that they might also have

Answer 13

head or spine injuries

Question 14

after you apply a cervical collar it is still necessary for you to _______ the patients head and neck

Answer 14

manually stabilize

Question 15

apply a cervical collar_____ the patient is placed on a back board

Answer 15

before

Question 16

when moving a patient in a stretcher what is is especially important if you suspect a head or neck injury

Answer 16

move as a unit, move the patient supine, keep the head and neck in neutral position, all members understand what is to be done, one guy gives commands

(on my third 123 lift)

Question 17

log rolling

Answer 17

navy method of putting someone on a stretcher

Question 18

after a short board is applied the patient is carefully placed on a ____

Answer 18

long board

Question 19

when would a straddle lift be used

Answer 19

if you do no have a enough space to preform a log roll

Question 20

what’s a negative aspect of the straddle lift

Answer 20

requires 5 providers

Question 21

what to do after a patient has been secured to a back board?

Answer 21

immobilize the head with foam blocks or improvise in unavailable