Lifting and Moving Patients

What is the most commonly used device to move patients?

• Backboard

• Stair chair

• Scoop stretcher

• Wheeled ambulance stretcher

James, Abigail, and Liam are moving a heavy sofa. What is the correct lifting position they should use to minimize strain on their backs?

• Bend at the hips, knees, back, and arms

• Place their hands palms down on the sofa's side bars

• Bend at the waist and keep their backs straight

• Shoulder girdle aligned over pelvis, hands close to legs

Zoe, Ava, and Luna are in a physical education class where they are learning about proper reaching techniques. Which of the following is NOT a proper guideline for reaching that they should follow?

• Reach no more than 30 inches in front of your body

• Keep the back in a locked-in position

• Avoid hyperextension of your back

• Avoid twisting your back

Aria, Charlotte, and Maya are on a hiking trip and one of them gets injured. They have a basket stretcher with them. What could be the purpose of this basket stretcher?

• To move the injured person from the ground to a stretcher

• To immobilize the injured person who has a suspected spinal injury

• To carry the injured person over the rough or uneven terrain of the hiking trail

• To transfer the conscious injured person up or down a steep slope

During a field trip, Luna, Samuel, and Abigail are role-playing as EMTs. They have a dummy patient that they need to lift on a long backboard. Where should the strongest among them, Samuel, be positioned?

• At the head of the board

• In the middle of the board

• At the foot of the board

• On the side of the board

Kai, Elijah, and Zoe were on a field trip when they witnessed a car accident. They called 911 and the paramedics arrived. What would be the purpose of the paramedics using the rapid extrication technique in this situation?

• To remove a patient from the vehicle in a nonurgent situation

• To transfer a patient from a bed to a stretcher

• To lift a patient with no suspected spinal injury onto a stretcher

• To quickly remove a patient from the vehicle and onto a backboard

Rohan is helping Olivia move into her new apartment. He sees a heavy box that needs to be moved. What is the first rule Rohan should remember about lifting?

• Bend at the waist to pick something up

• Keep your back in a straight position

• Twist slowly when you lift

• Use your arms to do most of the lifting

Abigail, Aria, and Priya are participating in a relay race. They need to pass the baton using the correct power grip technique. Which of the following is the correct technique for the power grip they should use?

• Palms down, hands about 10 inches apart

• Palms up, hands about 10 inches apart

• Palms up, hands close together

• Palms down, hands close together

During a school trip, Benjamin, Avery, and Elijah come across a car accident. When should they use the rapid extrication technique?

• When there is potential danger and immediate removal of the victim is necessary

• When the victim is in a stable condition and can be moved safely

• When the victim needs to be moved in a supine position

• When the victim is unresponsive and must be immobilized

Why did Charlotte, Aiden, and James decontaminate their lab equipment after conducting a biology experiment?

• To prevent the spread of disease

• To protect themselves and others from further injury

• To comply with local protocols

• To ensure the safety of the crew