WorksheetsMEDIC UNIT CHAPTER 5
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the correct body mechanics technique when lifting a heavy object?
a)
Bend at the waist and keep your back straight
b)
Use your back muscles to lift the object
c)
Bend your knees and keep your back straight
d)
Lift the object with one hand for better control
2.
When performing a log roll to move a patient, what is the primary objective?
a)
Minimize the risk of injury to yourself
b)
Maintain proper spinal alignment
c)
Expedite the movement of the patient
d)
Ensure the comfort of the patient
3.
Which of the following is an example of an emergency move?
a)
Two-person carry
b)
Extremity lift
c)
Blanket drag
d)
Wheeled stretcher
4.
When using a stair chair to transport a patient downstairs, which direction should the patient face?
a)
Facing upward
b)
Facing downward
c)
Sideways
d)
It doesn't matter
5.
When transferring a patient from a bed to a stretcher, which method is commonly used?
a)
Draw sheet method
b)
Clothes drag method
c)
Fireman's carry
d)
Log roll method
6.
What is the primary purpose of a backboard in patient immobilization?
a)
To provide comfort to the patient during transport
b)
To stabilize the patient's head and neck
c)
To facilitate movement in tight spaces
d)
To protect the patient's limbs from injury
7.
When moving a patient, what should you do if you experience sudden pain or strain?
a)
Ignore the pain and continue moving the patient
b)
Communicate your condition to your team and seek medical attention
c)
Adjust your grip and try a different lifting technique
d)
Stop moving the patient and ask for assistance
8.
Which of the following is NOT a guideline for safe lifting and moving of patients?
a)
Communicate and coordinate with your team
b)
Use proper body mechanics and lifting techniques
c)
Rush the movement to expedite patient care
d)
Consider the weight and stability of the patient
9.
When performing a power lift, where should the weight of the object be positioned?
a)
Close to your body
b)
Far away from your body
c)
Balanced on your shoulder
d)
Resting on your leg
10.
When using a blanket drag to move a patient, what should you do to ensure smooth movement?
a)
Keep the blanket taut and avoid dragging on rough surfaces
b)
Pull the blanket quickly to expedite the movement
c)
Lift the patient completely off the ground while dragging
d)
Wrap the blanket tightly around the patient's body
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