AAOS EMT Chapter 3

An emergency move would be permitted in order to change a​ patient's position in a situation in which​ you:

• must assess the patient

• need to apply a cervical spine collar

• need to splint an open fracture

• need to perform CPR

What is the BEST way to transport a patient securely who is suspected of having a spinal​ injury?

• ​Semi-Fowler's on the cot with the​ five-point harness attached

• Fully immobilized with necessary spinal precautions

• Sitting in the stair chair with the lap and shoulder belt on

• Supine on a scoop stretcher

Before lifting any​ patient, consider the​ patient's:

• cultural requirements

• gender

• weight

• physical fitness

Which of the following is recommended when moving something​ heavy?

• Pushing

• Reaching

• Pulling

• Twisting

The safest and MOST efficient methods for using​ one's body to facilitate lifting and moving are​ called:

• body mechanics

• lifting techniques

• body structures

• lifting mechanics

You and your partner decide to use a short backboard to immobilize a patient. This patient​ is:

• obese

• Possibly injured in the neck or spine

• critically injured

• elderly or child

In moving a patient on a​ stretcher, what is the safest level at which to do​ so?

• The reclined position
  

• Closest to the ground

• Mid-elevated from the ground

• A fully elevated position

An ideal lifting arrangement​ is

• EMTs of different heights

• EMTs of different weights.

• EMTs of similar strength and height

• EMTs with similar physical limitations

An obese patient is upset that a special stretcher is to be used for him and that you have called for a bariatric ambulance. The BEST way to respond is to explain​ that:

• this equipment enables you to provide the best assessment and care for the patient.

• it's a lucky thing that such equipment is available for use with this patient

• you and other EMTs must avoid overexerting themselves as much as possible.

• this situation indicates another reason to lose weight other than health benefits.

Of the two types of spine​ boards, the one used for the transport of patients in the supine position is​ the:

• pediatric spine board

• long spine board

• padded spine board

• pneumatic spine board