ECare - Chapter 3 (Lifting and Moving Patients)

Question 1

body mechanics consideration

Answer 1

the object, limitations, communication

Question 2

when to use emergency moves

Answer 2

scene is hazardous, repositioning of patient needed to give care, reaching your patient

Question 3

what are the emergency moves

Answer 3

moving patient along long axis and drags

Question 4

when to use urgent moves

Answer 4

treatment given requires moving and patient decline; precaution for spine!

Question 5

what are the urgent moves

Answer 5

moving patient to a spine board, log roll, and rapid extrication procedure from a car

Question 6

stair chairs

Answer 6

pros: patients with difficulty breathing
cons: spinal injuries, unresponsive, require airway, or mental status change

Question 7

short spine board

Answer 7

pros: removing from cars w/spinal injury

Question 8

portable stretcher

Answer 8

pros: multiple-casualty incidents

Question 9

scoop stretcher

Answer 9

cons: spinal injury

Question 10

basket stretcher

Answer 10

rough terrain

Question 11

flexible stretch/Reeves strecher

Answer 11

flexible; used for narrow places

Question 12

extremity lift

Answer 12

no spinal injuries

lifting; move to stretcher/stair chair

Question 13

direct ground lift

Answer 13

no spinal injuries

from ground to stretcher

Question 14

draw sheet method

Answer 14

no spinal injuries

from bed to stretcher

Question 15

direct carry

Answer 15

no spinal injuries

from bed to strecher

Question 16

someone in shock should be positioned in what position

Answer 16

supine

Question 17

someone with no spinal injuries and unresponsive should be positioned in what position

Answer 17

recovery

Question 18

someone with breathing problems should be positioned in what position

Answer 18

Fowler or semi-Fowler