Body Mechanics and Patient Transport

What stretchers are specialized for obese patients?

• Vacuum mattresses

• Bariatric stretchers

• Basket stretcher

• Scoop stretchers

Special bariatric techniques and equipment are used when patients weigh more than:

• 325 lbs

• 275 lbs

• 350 lbs

• 300 lbs

Most patients are transported by EMS for what reason?

• Geriatric issues

• Motor Incidents

• Workplace accidents

• Complications with drugs and/or alcohol

In what position should late stages of pregnancy be in.

• Fowler

• Supine

• Right side

• Left side

Patients in late stages of pregnancy should be transported on their:

• Back

• Right side

• Left side

• None, specialized equipment is used

When utilizing the power lift, you:

• Should bend at your hips, knees, back, and arms

• Should bend at the waist, and keep your back straight

• Should place your palms up on the handles

• Should place your palms down on the service bars

Where should the strongest of two EMTs be when lifting a patient on a long backboard?

• The strongest EMT should be at the foot of the board

• The strongest EMT should be at the head of the board

• It doesn't matter where the strongest EMT is

• None, since more than two EMTs are required when lifting a long backboard, to distribute weight evenly

Which of these is an emergency move?

• Supine transfer

• Direct ground lift

• Extremity lift

• Firefighter's drag

Which of the following would necessitate an urgent move to be performed?

• Patient describes their pain as severe

• Patient is going into shock

• The nearest hospital is about to run out of space

• All of the above