Chapter 6 - Lifting and Moving Patients

Question 1

excessive outward curvature of the spine, causing hunching of the back.

Answer 1

Kyphosis

Question 2

Should be performed when there is immediate danger to the patient or rescuer.

Answer 2

Emergency move

Question 3

Performed with the patient is suffering an immediate life threat and the patient must be moved quickly and transported for care

Answer 3

Urgent move

Question 4

No immediate threat to life exists in the patient can be moved in a normal manner when ready for transport

Answer 4

Nonurgent to move

Question 5

Immediate environmental danger to the patient or rescuer, such as:

Answer 5

Fire or danger of fire

Exposure to explosives or other hazardous materials

Inability to protect the patient from other hazards

Question 6

Indications for an urgent move using the rapid extrication technique include but are not limited to the following:

Answer 6

Altered mental status
In adequate respiratory rate or tidal volume
Indications of shock
Injuries to the head, neck, chest, abdomen, pelvis
Fracture of both femurs
Major bleeding

Question 7

excessive inward curvature of the spine.

Answer 7

Lordosis