Question 1

You are treating an unconscious patient who does not have a possibility of spinal injury and who is breathing adequately.Which of the following is the BEST position for transporting the patient?

Accepted Answer

A)   Supine
B)   Fowler position
C)   Semi-Fowler position
D)   Recovery positionE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 2

What is the main benefit of using a stair chair with a track-like system over a traditional stair chair?

Accepted Answer

A)   A stair chair with a track-like system can be manipulated to lift into an ambulance using a hydraulic system.
B)   A stair chair with a track-like system prevents the patient from having to be lifted down stairs.
C)   There is no benefit of a track-like stair chair over a traditional stair chair.
D)   Only one EMT is required to operate a stair chair with a track-like system.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

What is the preferred number of rescuers when using a stair chair?

Accepted Answer

A)   Two: one in front and one in back
B)   Only one with the track-like chair
C)   Four: one for each corner of the device
D)   Three: two lifting and one spottingE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 4

If the weight being pulled is below the level of the EMT's waist,he should be in a(n) ________ position.

Accepted Answer

A)   squatting
B)   kneeling
C)   feet-together
D)   overheadE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 5

Which of the following factors should be considered before lifting any patient?

Accepted Answer

A)   The weight of the patient
B)   Your physical limitations
C)   Communications
D)   All of the aboveE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 6

Which of the following devices should be used to carry a patient down the stairs whenever possible?

Accepted Answer

A)   Stair chair
B)   Scoop stretcher
C)   Basket stretcher
D)   Wheeled ambulance stretcherE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 7

Which of the following best describes body mechanics?

Accepted Answer

A)   Proper use of the body to protect patient safety
B)   Proper use of the body to facilitate lifting and moving objects
C)   Equipment designed to minimize stress on the user's body
D)   Both B and CE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

When placing all fingers and the palm in contact with the object being lifted,you are using which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   Lock grip
B)   Power lift
C)   Power grip
D)   Vise gripE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 9

What type of move should the EMT use to move a patient who is in a car that has started to burn?

Accepted Answer

A)   Non-urgent move
B)   Emergency move
C)   No attempt to move
D)   Urgent moveE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

You are moving an elderly patient down the stairs using a stair chair.The patient is alert and very anxious.What should you do prior to moving the patient to prevent her from grabbing the railing and causing you to fall?

Accepted Answer

A)   Explain to the patient what you are doing and advise her to hold her hands together and not let go until you are finished moving her.
B)   Gently tie the patient's hands together until you are downstairs to prevent her from unconsciously grabbing the railing.
C)   Use a strap to safely secure the patient's arms to the chair without causing any loss of circulation to the patient's extremities.
D)   Place the patient on oxygen during the move to calm her down.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 11

You respond to the scene of a two-vehicle T-bone vehicle collision.The driver's side door is smashed shut and will not open.The front passenger door will open.The front passenger is stable and complaining of severe head and neck pain.You suspect that he has a potential spinal injury.The driver is unresponsive,in critical condition,and has gurgling respirations.You should extricate the passenger by which technique?

Accepted Answer

A)   Carefully move the patient using full c-spine precautions.
B)   Take extra care to protect the passenger's neck with a KED board or short spine board because of the injury.
C)   Move the patient out of the car as quickly as possible, in the direction of the long axis of the body.
D)   Move the patient as quickly as possible so he can get to a hospital before paralysis sets in.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Which urgent move should be performed for a patient seated in a vehicle?

Accepted Answer

A)   Rapid immobilization
B)   Rapid extrication
C)   Rapid takedown
D)   Rapid takeoutE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 13

Which of the following is the correct position of an EMT's feet when lifting?

Accepted Answer

A)   Shoulder-width apart
B)   As close together as possible
C)   As wide apart as possible
D)   Two feet apartE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 14

How far apart should your hands be when using a power grip?

Accepted Answer

A)   24 inches
B)   10 inches
C)   6 inches
D)   15 inchesE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 15

When lifting a patient,a basic principle is to:

Accepted Answer

A)   lift with your lower back.
B)   extend your arms to maximize your lift.
C)   rush your lift to minimize your lift time.
D)   know your lifting limits.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

Which of the methods listed below is best described as moving a patient from the floor to a stretcher by having two or more rescuers kneel,curl the patient to their chests,stand,and then reverse the process to place the patient on the stretcher?

Accepted Answer

A)   Direct carry
B)   Direct ground lift
C)   Power lift
D)   Draw-sheet methodE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT correct when performing a log roll?

Accepted Answer

A)   Keep your back straight.
B)   Lean forward from the hips.
C)   Use your shoulder muscles.
D)   Place both feet flat on the ground.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Which of the following should you use when you want to move a patient from a wheelchair to a stretcher?

Accepted Answer

A)   Ground transfer
B)   Extremity lift
C)   Clothing lift
D)   Modified direct liftE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

Which of the following devices is best suited for maneuvering a patient through a narrow hallway?

Accepted Answer

A)   Long backboard
B)   Flexible stretcher
C)   Wheeled stretcher
D)   Basket stretcherE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

What should you NOT do when using a stair chair?

Accepted Answer

A)   Lean forward from the hips.
B)   Keep your back straight.
C)   Lean forward from the waist.
D)   Flex your knees.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Exam 3: Lifting and Moving Patients

You are moving an elderly patient down the stairs using a stair chair.The patient is alert and very anxious.What should you do prior to moving the patient to prevent her from grabbing the railing and causing you to fall?

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Which of the methods listed below is best described as moving a patient from the floor to a stretcher by having two or more rescuers kneel,curl the patient to their chests,stand,and then reverse the process to place the patient on the stretcher?

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If the weight being pulled is below the level of the EMT's waist,he should be in a(n) ________ position.

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When lifting a patient,a basic principle is to:

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Which of the following best describes body mechanics?

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What type of move should the EMT use to move a patient who is in a car that has started to burn?

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Which of the following devices should be used to carry a patient down the stairs whenever possible?

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What is the main benefit of using a stair chair with a track-like system over a traditional stair chair?

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Which of the following is the correct position of an EMT's feet when lifting?

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Which of the following should you use when you want to move a patient from a wheelchair to a stretcher?

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Which urgent move should be performed for a patient seated in a vehicle?

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How far apart should your hands be when using a power grip?

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Which of the following devices is best suited for maneuvering a patient through a narrow hallway?

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What should you NOT do when using a stair chair?

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Which of the following is NOT correct when performing a log roll?

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What is the preferred number of rescuers when using a stair chair?

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Which of the following factors should be considered before lifting any patient?

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You are treating an unconscious patient who does not have a possibility of spinal injury and who is breathing adequately.Which of the following is the BEST position for transporting the patient?

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When placing all fingers and the palm in contact with the object being lifted,you are using which of the following?

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You are moving an elderly patient down the stairs using a stair chair.The patient is alert and very anxious.What should you do prior to moving the patient to prevent her from grabbing the railing and causing you to fall?

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Which of the methods listed below is best described as moving a patient from the floor to a stretcher by having two or more rescuers kneel,curl the patient to their chests,stand,and then reverse the process to place the patient on the stretcher?

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If the weight being pulled is below the level of the EMT's waist,he should be in a(n) ________ position.

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When lifting a patient,a basic principle is to:

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Which of the following best describes body mechanics?

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What type of move should the EMT use to move a patient who is in a car that has started to burn?

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Which of the following devices should be used to carry a patient down the stairs whenever possible?

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What is the main benefit of using a stair chair with a track-like system over a traditional stair chair?

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Which of the following is the correct position of an EMT's feet when lifting?

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Which of the following should you use when you want to move a patient from a wheelchair to a stretcher?

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Which urgent move should be performed for a patient seated in a vehicle?

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How far apart should your hands be when using a power grip?

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Which of the following devices is best suited for maneuvering a patient through a narrow hallway?

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What should you NOT do when using a stair chair?

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Which of the following is NOT correct when performing a log roll?

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When placing all fingers and the palm in contact with the object being lifted,you are using which of the following?

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