Chapter 6-Pronciples Of Lifting, Moving, And Positioning Of Patients

Question 1

Body mechanics

Answer 1

The use of the body to facilitate lifting and moving to minimize injury

Question 2

Power lift

Answer 2

A technique used to lift a patient who is on a stretcher or cot

Question 3

Emergent move

Answer 3

A patient move that is carried out quickly when the scene is hazardous, care of the patient requires immediate depositing, or you must reach another patient who need lifesaving care. Also called an emergency move

Question 4

Clothing drag

Answer 4

An emergent move in which a rescuer grabs the patients clothing near the shoulders and pulls him to safety

Question 5

Blanket drag

Answer 5

A method used to move a patient by placing him on a blanket or sheet and pulling it across the floor or ground

Question 6

Standard move

Answer 6

The preferred choice when the situation is not urgent, the patient is stable, and you have adequate time and personnel for a move

Question 7

Direct ground lift

Answer 7

A standard lift which three rescuers move a patient from the ground to a bed or stretcher

Question 8

Extremity lift

Answer 8

A move performed by two rescuers, one lifting the patients arms, and one lifting the patients legs

Question 9

Direct carry

Answer 9

A carry performed to move a patient with no suspected spine injury from a bed or from a bed level position to a stretcher

Question 10

Draw sheet method

Answer 10

A method for moving a patient from a bed to a stretcher

Question 11

Equipment for transporting patients

Answer 11

Single operator stretcher 
Dual operator stretcher 
Electric/pneumatic lift stretcher 
Portable stretcher 
Flexible stretcher 
Stair chair 
Back stretcher 
Scoop stretcher
Long spine board 
Vest-type extrication device 
Fully body immobilization device 
Pedi board

Question 12

Recovery position

Answer 12

The position in which a patient with no suspected spine injuries may be placed, usually on his or her left side. Also called lateral recumbent position

Question 13

Fowlers position

Answer 13

A position in which a patient is placed fully upright in a seated position, creating a 90 degree angle

Question 14

Semi fowlers position

Answer 14

Semi seated position in which the Patient reclines at a 45 degree angle

Question 15

Shock position

Answer 15

Elevation of the feet of a supine patient 6 to 12 inches, recommended for shock that is it caused by injury

Question 16

Log roll

Answer 16

A method used to love a patient from the prone position to the supine position

Question 17

Restraint

Answer 17

The process of securing a combative patients body and extremities to prevent injury to himself or others

Question 18

Positional asphyxia

Answer 18

Refers to death resulting from securing of a person in the prone position, limiting his ability to breathe adequately. Also called restraint asphyxia