Chapter 8

Question 1

Wheeled ambulance stretcher

Answer 1

A specially designed stretcher they can be rolled along the ground. A collapsible undercarriage allows it to be loaded into the ambulance; also called an ambulance stretcher.

Question 2

Backboard

Answer 2

A long, flat board made of rigid, rectangular material that is used to provide support to a patient who is suspected of having a hip, pelvic, spinal, or lower extremity injury; also called a spine board, trauma board, and longboard.

Question 3

Power lift

Answer 3

A lifting technique in which the EMT’s back is held upright, with legs bent, and the patient is lifted when the EMT straightens the legs to raise the upper body and arms.

Question 4

Power grip

Answer 4

A technique in which the stretcher or backboard is gripped by inserting each hand under the handle with the palm facing up and the thumb extended, fully supporting the underside of the handle on the curved palm with the fingers and thumb.

Question 5

Stair chair

Answer 5

A lightweight folding device that is used to carry a conscious, seated patient up or down stairs.

Question 6

Diamond carry

Answer 6

A carrying technique in which one provider is located at the head end of the stretcher or backboard, one at the foot end, and one at each side of the patient; each of the two providers at the sides uses one hand to support the stretcher or backboard so that all are able to face forward as they walk.

Question 7

Emergency moves

Answer 7

A move in which the patient is dragged or pulled from a dangerous scene before assessment and care are provided.

Question 8

Bariatrics

Answer 8

The branch of medicine concerned with the management of obesity and allied diseases.

Question 9

Portable stretcher

Answer 9

A stretcher with a strong, rectangular, tubular metal frame and rigid fabric stretched across it.

Question 10

Flexible stretcher

Answer 10

A stretcher that is a rigid carrying device when secured around a patient but can be folded or rolled when not in use.