Chapter 8 Quiz Flashcards
An EMT may injure his or her back, even if it is straight, if the:
Select one:
A. shoulder is aligned over the pelvis.
B. hands are held close to the legs.
C. back is bent forward at the hips.
D. force is exerted straight down the spine.
C. back is bent forward at the hips.
As you and your partner are carrying a stable patient down a flight of stairs in a stair chair, you feel a sudden, sharp pain in your lower back. You should:
Select one:
A. reposition your hands and continue to move the patient.
B. stop the move and have the patient walk down the stairs.
C. guide your partner while moving the chair backwards.
D. stop the move and request additional lifting assistance.
D. stop the move and request additional lifting assistance.
In contrast to typical wheeled ambulance stretchers, features of a bariatric stretcher include:
Select one:
A. a collapsible undercarriage.
B. weight capacity of up to 650 lb.
C. increased stability from a wider wheelbase.
D. two safety rails on both sides of the stretcher.
C. increased stability from a wider wheelbase.
It is essential that you \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ your equipment to prevent the spread of disease. Select one: A. decontaminate B. throw out C. properly store D. incinerate
A. decontaminate
The \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is both the mechanical weight-bearing base of the spinal column and the fused central posterior section of the pelvic girdle. Select one: A. coccyx B. sacrum C. ischium D. thorax
B. sacrum
The MOST serious consequence of a poorly planned or rushed patient move is: Select one: A. unnecessarily wasting time. B. injury to you or your patient. C. confusion among team members. D. causing patient anxiety or fear.
B. injury to you or your patient.
The proper technique for using the power grip is to: Select one: A. rotate your palms down. B. position your hands about 6² apart. C. hold the handle with your fingers. D. lift with your palms up.
D. lift with your palms up.
To facilitate a safe and coordinated move, the team leader should:
Select one:
A. speak softly but clearly to avoid startling the patient.
B. never become involved in the move, only direct the move.
C. use preparatory commands to initiate any moves.
D. be positioned at the feet so the team can hear.
C. use preparatory commands to initiate any moves.
To minimize the risk of injuring yourself when lifting or moving a patient, you should:
Select one:
A. flex at the waist instead of the hips.
B. use a direct carry whenever possible.
C. avoid the use of log rolls or body drags.
D. keep the weight as close to your body as possible.
D. keep the weight as close to your body as possible.
To protect a restrained patient and prevent him from using leverage to break free, the EMT should secure \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. Select one: A. both arms above the head B. one arm above the head C. both arms at the patient's sides D. only the patient's torso
B. one arm above the head
Upon arriving at the scene of a motor vehicle crash, you find a single patient still seated in his car. There are no scene hazards. As you approach the vehicle, you note that the patient is semiconscious and has a large laceration to his forehead. You should:
Select one:
A. direct your partner to apply manual in-line support of the patient’s head.
B. apply a vest-style extrication device before attempting to move the patient.
C. apply a cervical collar and quickly remove the patient with a clothes drag.
D. slide a long backboard under his buttocks and lay him sideways on the board.
A. direct your partner to apply manual in-line support of the patient’s head.
When moving a conscious, weak patient down a flight of stairs, you should:
Select one:
A. secure the patient to a scoop stretcher and carry him or her headfirst down the stairs to the awaiting stretcher.
B. place the wheeled stretcher at the bottom of the stairs and carry the patient down the stairs with a stair chair.
C. assist the patient in walking down the stairs and place him or her on the wheeled stretcher at the bottom of the stairs.
D. collapse the undercarriage of the wheeled stretcher and carefully carry the patient down the stairs on the stretcher.
B. place the wheeled stretcher at the bottom of the stairs and carry the patient down the stairs with a stair chair.
When pulling a patient, you should extend your arms no more than \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ in front of your torso. Select one: A. 20 to 30 inches B. 5 to 10 inches C. 15 to 20 inches D. 10 to 15 inches
C. 15 to 20 inches
Which of the following conditions or situations presents the MOST unique challenge to the EMT when immobilizing an elderly patient on a long backboard? Select one: A. Patient disorientation B. Naturally deformed bones C. Joint flexibility D. Abnormal spinal curvature
D. Abnormal spinal curvature
Which of the following is the MOST appropriate device to use when immobilizing a patient with a suspected spinal injury? Select one: A. Scoop stretcher B. Wheeled stretcher C. Portable stretcher D. Long backboard
D. Long backboard