Jack & Robert

When a patient is laying in a Semi Fowler position on a stretcher, which is an accurate percentage of weight that is in their torso?

• 67%

• 63%

• 79%

• 71%

When transferring a patient from a stretcher to a bed in the patient’s hospital room, which is the correct method of moving them?

• Sheet Method

• Body Drag

• Arm to Arm carry

• Reach and pull

When a patient is unresponsive, they must be moved in a Semi-Fowler position to the stretcher

• True

• False

Inside the ambulance there are clamps that attach to the stretcher, where are these located?

• On either side of the doors

• In a rack on the floor of the ambulance

• Attached to the stretcher itself

• On the left side of the patient

When pushing a stretcher over a lawn, you must continue pushing it without grabbing and lifting due to the risk of the stretcher tipping to either side.

• True

• False

What is the common weight range of adult patients?

• 100-200 LBS

• 60-100 KGS

• 54-100 KGS

• 125- 225 LBS

Answer explanation

120 lbs - 220 lb

Which one of these should you never do when lifting a patient

• Never use your legs to lift

• Never Ask for help when we needed

• Never Minimize the amount of body lifts

• Never carry as much weight as possible

What is another name of a scoop stretcher?

• Ambulance stretcher

• Orthopedic stretcher

• Supportive Stretcher

• Safety Stretcher

While a woman was cutting down a tree, it fell on top of her. The tree fell on top of the upper part of

her thighs. She is conscious and responsive but in severe pain.

• Extremity lift

• Drag and pull

• Scoop Stretcher

• Log Roll onto the backboard

Which should you use when lifting a backboard?

• Lateral Lift

• Diamond Carry

• Push and lift method

• Power Lift