EMT Review

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding proper lifting?

• Avoid twisting

• Bend at the waist

• Keep the weight close to your body

• Bend at the knees

5 - Quiz

When carrying a patient down a flight of stairs, use a __________ if possible.

• stretcher

• backboard

• short spine board

• Stair chair

Because of the weight distribution on a backboard, the strongest person should be at the

• head

• foot

• side

• front corner

Commonly used in technical and water rescues, Stokes litter

• scoop stretcher

• stair chair

• wheeled ambulance stretcher

• basket stretcher

The term "power lift" refers to a posture that is safe and helpful for EMTs when lifting.

• True

• False

You should perform an urgent move in all of the following situations EXCEPT:

• if a patient has an altered LOC

• if the patient is complaining of neck pain

• in extreme weather conditions

• if the patient has inadequate ventilation or shock

The proper technique for using the power grip is to:

• lift with your palms up

• rotate your palms down

• hold the handles with your fingers

• position your hands about 6 ft apart

Permission to render care

• Consent

• Libel

• Scope of Practice

• Confidentiality

Pt (patient) acknowledges he/she wants you to provide care/transport

• Implied Consent

• Informed Consent

• Expressed Consent

• Involuntary Consent

You have explained treatment, risks and benefits of treatment/transport to the patient.

• Expressed Consent

• Implied Consent

• Informed Consent

• Involuntary Consent