Chapter 6

Question 1

draw sheet method

Answer 1

A method for moving a patient from a bed to a stretcher; no suspected spine injury

Question 2

Emergent Move

Answer 2

A type of patient move that is carried out quickly when the scene is hazardous, care of the patient requires immediate repositioning, or you must reach another patient who needs life saving care

Question 3

Extremity Lift

Answer 3

A standard move performed by two rescuers, one lifting the patient’s arms and one lifting the patient’s legs; best for moving a patient from the ground to a chair or stretcher; should not be performed if there is a possibility of head, neck, spine, shoulder, hip, or knee injury, or any suspected fractures to the extremities that have not been immobilized.

Question 4

Fowler’s Position

Answer 4

patient is placed fully upright in a seated position, creating a 90 degree angle.

Question 5

Semi-fowler’s position

Answer 5

semi- seated position in which the patient reclines at a 45-degree angle.

Question 6

Shock position

Answer 6

elevation of the feet of a supine patient 6 to 12 inches; recommended for shock that is not caused by injury.

Question 7

Standard move

Answer 7

the preferred choice when the situation is not urgent, the patient is stable, and you have adequate time and personnel for a move.

Question 8

Log Roll

Answer 8

a method to move a patient from a prone position to supine position; can also be used to transfer a supine patient onto a long backboard; ok for suspected head and spine injuries; needs 2-3 rescuers

Question 9

Positional Asphyxia

Answer 9

death resulting from the securing of a person in the prone position, limiting their ability to breathe adequately; the most serious complication associated with improper restraint

Question 10

Recovery Position

Answer 10

aka lateral recumbent position; patient is placed on their side to help maintain an open and clear airway; patient is usually placed on their left side; no suspected spine injury.

Question 11

Restraint

Answer 11

the process of securing a combative patient’s body and extremities to prevent injury to himself or others

Question 12

Blanket Drag

Answer 12

a method used to move a patient by placing him on a blanket or sheet and pulling it across the floor or ground

Question 13

Body Mechanics

Answer 13

the use of the body to facilitate lifting and moving to minimize injury

Question 14

Clothing Drag

Answer 14

an emergent move in which a rescuer grabs the patient’s clothing near the shoulders and pulls him to safety

Question 15

Direct Carry

Answer 15

A carry performed to move a patient with no suspected spine injury from a bed or from a bed-level position to a stretcher

Question 16

Direct Ground Lift

Answer 16

A standard lift in which three rescuers move a patient from the ground to a bed or stretcher