Chapter 6 - Lifting and Moving Patients

Question 1

Body Mechanics

Answer 1

Safest and most efficient methods of using your body to gain a mechanical advantage.

Question 2

Emergency Move

Answer 2

A move done when there is immediate danger to the patient or the rescuer.

Question 3

Kyphosis

Answer 3

Slouch. Shoulders are rolled forward which results in fatigue of the lower back and increases pressure on every region of the spine.

Hunchback.

Question 4

Lordosis

Answer 4

Swayback. Stomach is too anterior and the buttocks are too posterior, causing excessive stress on the lumbar region if the back.

Baby got back.

Question 5

Nonurgent Move

Answer 5

Move in which no immediate threat to life exists and the patient can be moved in a normal manner when ready for transport.

Question 6

Power Grip

Answer 6

Maximum force from hands. Palm and fingers come in complete contact with the object and all fingers bent at the same angle.

Question 7

Power Lift

Answer 7

Technique that offers you the best defense against injury and protects the patient with a safe and stable move.

Question 8

Urgent Move

Answer 8

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