Chapter 6 quiz Flashcards
You are caring for a young male patient who has overdosed on an unknown medication and has a decreased level of consciousness. When positioning the patient on the stretcher, what instructions will you give to the Emergency Medical Responders?
A) “He will need to be positioned flat on his back when on the stretcher.”
B) “When you put him on the stretcher, elevate his head and chest.”
C) “Place him in a supine position and then carefully elevate his feet.”
D) “When you move him to the stretcher, put him on his left side.”
D) “When you move him to the stretcher, put him on his left side.”
When lifting or moving any patient, the EMT must remember to primarily use the muscles of his or her: A) arms. B) back. C) legs. D) hips.
C) legs.
You are moving a critically injured patient to a helicopter for rapid transport to a trauma center. The rotors are spinning so that the aircraft can immediately take off. As team leader, what instruction would you provide?
A) “Let’s get many people around the backboard so we can safely load him into the aircraft.”
B) “I need someone to hold the IV bag in the air while we load so he continues to get IV fluids.”
C) “Will someone please securely cover the patient’s eyes so that they are not struck with flying dirt?”
D) “Will someone please lay the O2 tank on the patient’s legs so he continues to get oxygen as we load?”
C) “Will someone please securely cover the patient’s eyes so that they are not struck with flying dirt?”
After immobilizing an elderly female patient who fell in her bathroom, you prepare to carry her down a flight of stairs on a backboard. Which of the following instructions would be most appropriate to give to your partner?
A) “Make sure to hold the board 6 inches from your body so that you get maximum stabilization.”
B) “It is best if we do not talk so that we can concentrate on safely moving her down the stairs.”
C) “Why don’t I take the head and then we can carry her down the stairs feet first.”
D) “Let’s have the patient hold onto the stair railing to prevent the board from getting off balance.”
C) “Why don’t I take the head and then we can carry her down the stairs feet first.”
A patient has developed chest pain while working in his wood shop. After assessing and providing care to the patient, the chest pain remains, although his vital signs are normal. To get him to the ambulance, the EMTs must first go up a short flight of stairs from the basement to the first floor, where the front door is located. Which one of the following would be the safest for both the patient and crew?
A) The patient carefully walks up the stairs under the watchful assistance of the EMTs.
B) The patient is carried up the stairs on the stair chair feet first.
C) The stronger of the EMTs takes the head of the portable stretcher.
D) The two EMTs grasp the sides of the portable stretcher and move the patient up the stairs.
C) The stronger of the EMTs takes the head of the portable stretcher.
Which one of the following instructions would you give to a new EMT who is preparing to use a squat lift to raise a patient secured to a stretcher?
A) “Make sure to place your weaker leg slightly back.”
B) “Try not to use a power grip when performing the squat lift.”
C) “Support yourself with your stronger leg and push up with your weaker one.”
D) “Make sure that you push yourself up with your stronger leg.”
D) “Make sure that you push yourself up with your stronger leg.”
You are correctly using the blanket drag to move a patient when you:
A) secure the patient in a blanket and drag him headfirst toward you.
B) place the patient in the blanket in a prone position and drag him toward you.
C) secure the patient in a supine position and drag him feet first along the ground.
D) place the patient in a blanket and drag him by grasping his forearms.
A) secure the patient in a blanket and drag him headfirst toward you.
Which one of the following positions would be most appropriate for an alert and oriented patient complaining of shortness of breath? A) Side lying B) Supine with feet elevated C) Prone D) Position of comfort
D) Position of comfort
You are trying to convince the equipment committee to purchase a hydraulic power stretcher. When discussing advantages over a more traditional stretcher, what would you emphasize?
A) It is much lighter, more durable, and easier to maneuver.
B) It enables one EMT to safely move the stretcher, freeing another for patient care.
C) It is considered much safer for transporting a child car seat
D) It will be easier to lift and lower when it is loaded with a patient.
D) It will be easier to lift and lower when it is loaded with a patient.
You have been called to assist a pediatric physician, a pediatric nurse, and a respiratory therapist in the transfer of a 2-week-old baby who is very sick. The baby is to be transferred in an isolette to a large metropolitan teaching hospital in a nearby city, where specialized care can be provided. The isolette is secured to the stretcher, and the stretcher is loaded into the ambulance. The physician, nurse, and respiratory therapist will provide all patient care. Prior to departing the hospital, it is essential that you:
A) mix and prepare the medications needed for transport.
B) make sure the stretcher is secured in the ambulance.
C) disinfect the outside of the isolette.
D) advise the family of the baby’s critical condition.
B) make sure the stretcher is secured in the ambulance.
You and your partner are preparing to move a trauma patient down a flight of stairs using a portable stretcher. As you begin the move, a third EMT shows up and asks to help. Which one of the following instructions would be most appropriate to ensure a safe move for both the patient and crew?
A) “Come up and help me with the head end, since most of the weight is here.”
B) “Stand behind us at the top of the stairs and let us know if you see any obstacles.”
C) “Please stand behind the EMT at the foot end and count steps for her.”
D) “You can help by grasping the right side of the stretcher to keep it balanced.”
C) “Please stand behind the EMT at the foot end and count steps for her.”
A large female patient has fallen in a parking lot between two cars. She must be moved on the backboard to the waiting stretcher which is located approximately 200 feet from your location. Four rescuers are present. How would they best be used to promote the safest movement of the patient?
A) Two at the head, two at the feet, with all rescuers using their right hand to carry the backboard
B) One at the head, one at the feet, and the other two on opposite sides on the backboard
C) One at the head, two at the feet, and the fourth to act as a spotter during the move
D) The strongest person at the head, and the other three at the foot end
B) One at the head, one at the feet, and the other two on opposite sides on the backboard
Which of the following would be considered an appropriate position for transport?
A) An alert 67-year-old female with nausea in a sitting position
B) A critically injured 18-month-old in a car seat
C) A 23-year-old pregnant woman in a supine position
D) A hypotensive 48-year-old male in a position of comfort
A) An alert 67-year-old female with nausea in a sitting position
When reaching to perform a logroll, the EMT must: A) keep his back flexed. B) reach no more than 30 inches. C) lean from the waist. D) use his shoulder muscles.
D) use his shoulder muscles.
Your coworkers would like to purchase a scoop (orthopedic) stretcher with some grant money. Before the purchase can be authorized, you have been asked to inform the purchasing committee of how this piece of equipment will benefit the service as well as enhance patient care. Your response would be:
A) “The scoop stretcher does not require straps to secure the patient.”
B) “The scoop stretcher is much more comfortable than a wheeled stretcher.”
C) “The scoop stretcher is good for moving patients from confined areas.”
D) “The scoop stretcher is considered the best device for patients with a possible spinal injury.”
C) “The scoop stretcher is good for moving patients from confined areas.”
