MEDIC UNIT CHAPTER 5

What is the correct body mechanics technique when lifting a heavy object?

• Bend at the waist and keep your back straight
• Use your back muscles to lift the object
• Bend your knees and keep your back straight
• Lift the object with one hand for better control

When performing a log roll to move a patient, what is the primary objective?

• Minimize the risk of injury to yourself
• Maintain proper spinal alignment
• Expedite the movement of the patient
• Ensure the comfort of the patient

Which of the following is an example of an emergency move?

• Two-person carry
• Extremity lift
• Blanket drag
• Wheeled stretcher

When using a stair chair to transport a patient downstairs, which direction should the patient face?

• Facing upward
• Facing downward
• Sideways
• It doesn't matter

When transferring a patient from a bed to a stretcher, which method is commonly used?

• Draw sheet method
• Clothes drag method
• Fireman's carry
• Log roll method

What is the primary purpose of a backboard in patient immobilization?

• To provide comfort to the patient during transport
• To stabilize the patient's head and neck
• To facilitate movement in tight spaces
• To protect the patient's limbs from injury

When moving a patient, what should you do if you experience sudden pain or strain?

• Ignore the pain and continue moving the patient
• Communicate your condition to your team and seek medical attention
• Adjust your grip and try a different lifting technique
• Stop moving the patient and ask for assistance

Which of the following is NOT a guideline for safe lifting and moving of patients?

• Communicate and coordinate with your team
• Use proper body mechanics and lifting techniques
• Rush the movement to expedite patient care
• Consider the weight and stability of the patient

When performing a power lift, where should the weight of the object be positioned?

• Close to your body
• Far away from your body
• Balanced on your shoulder
• Resting on your leg

When using a blanket drag to move a patient, what should you do to ensure smooth movement?

• Keep the blanket taut and avoid dragging on rough surfaces
• Pull the blanket quickly to expedite the movement
• Lift the patient completely off the ground while dragging
• Wrap the blanket tightly around the patient's body