EMT Chapter 8

Patients with chest pain or dyspnea should normally be transported __________. supine in a position of comfort in the Trendelenburg position semi-Fowler

When a person is standing upright, the weight of anything being lifted and carried in the hands is FIRST reflected onto the: pelvic girdle. spinal column. thigh muscles. shoulder girdle.

he FIRST rule of safe lifting is to: always lift with your palms facing down. spread your legs approximately 20" apart. keep your back in a slightly curved position. keep your back in a straight, vertical position

Which of the following statements regarding the power lift is correct? It involves using your lower back instead of your legs to lift. The leg muscles should remain relaxed during the power lift. It is the safest and most powerful method of lifting a patient. It is not recommended for people with weak knees or thighs.

General guidelines for carrying a patient on a stretcher include: maintaining slight flexion of your back. leaning back from your waist when lifting. slightly twisting your body when carrying. constant communication with your partners.

When carrying a patient on a backboard up or down stairs: keep your palms facing down. keep the head end elevated. carry the patient headfirst. keep the foot end elevated

With proper technique, you and your partner should be able to safely lift a patient who weighs up to ______ lb. 150 175 190 220

In which of the following situations is an emergency patient move indicated? A patient has an altered mental status or is in shock. The EMT is unable to protect the patient from scene hazards. The EMT has to gain access to less-injured patients in a vehicle. A significant mechanism of injury is involved.

Which of the following situations would require an urgent patient move? Conscious patient with abrasions and a possibly fractured humerus Imminent risk of a fire or explosion in or near the patient's vehicle Semiconscious patient with shallow respirations and signs of shock Stable patient who is blocking access to a critically injured patient

A critical aspect of the rapid extrication technique is to: maintain stabilization of the spine at all times. move the patient as quickly as you possibly can. extricate the patient with one coordinated move. apply a vest-style device before moving the patient.

A 56-year-old female is found supine in a narrow hallway of her mobile home. She complains of severe weakness and dizziness, and states that she is unable to walk. There is no evidence of trauma and the patient states that she did not fall. How should you and your partner move this patient to a more spacious area? Direct carry Extremity lift Scoop stretcher Emergency move

A folding or portable stretcher is MOST beneficial when: a second patient must be transported on the squad bench of the ambulance. an injured patient cannot be placed on a long board due to severe back pain. a conscious, alert patient must be carried down several flights of steep stairs. a patient requires full spinal immobilization when spinal injury is suspected.

The MOST appropriate carrying device to use when moving a patient across rough or uneven terrain is the: stair chair. wheeled stretcher. scoop stretcher. basket stretcher.

You are attending to a 3-year-old female who fell off her bicycle and struck her head on the curb. The patient is alert and crying. When you attempt to immobilize her on a backboard, she becomes very upset and agitated. The most suitable alternative to the backboard is to: utilize a short backboard. utilize a basket stretcher. utilize a vacuum mattress. utilize a flexible stretcher.

An EMT may injure his or her back, even if it is straight, if the: A. back is bent forward at the hips. B. force is exerted straight down the spine. Incorrect C. hands are held close to the legs. D. shoulder is aligned over the pelvis

In contrast to typical wheeled ambulance stretchers, features of a bariatric stretcher include: A. a collapsible undercarriage. B. two safety rails on both sides of the stretcher. C. increased stability from a wider wheelbase. D. weight capacity of up to 650 lb

The _________ is both the mechanical weight-bearing base of the spinal column and the fused central posterior section of the pelvic girdle. A. coccyx B. sacrum C. ischium D. thorax

To protect a restrained patient and prevent him from using leverage to break free, the EMT should secure __________. A. both arms above the head B. only the patient's torso C. both arms at the patient's sides Incorrect D. 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: A. apply a cervical collar and quickly remove the patient with a clothes drag. B. apply a vest-style extrication device before attempting to move the patient. Incorrect C. slide a long backboard under his buttocks and lay him sideways on the board. D. direct your partner to apply manual in-line support of the patient's head

When pulling a patient, you should extend your arms no more than ________ in front of your torso. A. 5 to 10 inches B. 15 to 20 inches C. 10 to 15 inches D. 20 to 30 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? A. Joint flexibility B. Naturally deformed bones C. Abnormal spinal curvature D. Patient disorientation

Which of the following statements regarding an emergency patient move is correct? A. The spine must be fully immobilized prior to performing an emergency move. B. It is not possible to perform an emergency move without injuring the patient. C. An emergency move is performed before the primary assessment and treatment. D. The patient is dragged against the body's long axis during an emergency move.

You are attending to a 22-year-old female patient who has overdosed. The patient is unresponsive in an upstairs bedroom. The most appropriate way to bring the patient downstairs is: A. secured to a fracture board with the strongest provider at the head end. B. secured to a stair chair with the strongest provider at the head end. C. secured to a stair chair with the strongest provider at the foot end. D. secured to a fracture board with the strongest provider at the foot end.