(Emergency care) Chapter 3 Lifting and Moving Patients

Question 1

What is an Emergency move ?
A. when someone needs to be moved but not in danger
B. Sitting and needs assisance up
C. Someone who is in a hazardous situation
D. Patient is getting cold

Answer 1

C. Someone who is in a hazarous situation (in a burning car, under a heavy item that could fall)

Question 2

What is not a patient-carrying device
A. Portable stretcher
B. Board extender
C. Stretcher
D. Stair chair

Answer 2

B. Board extender

Question 3

Can you move a patient with suspected spine injury with an extremity lift that is not in danger? True Or False

Answer 3

False
A patient with a suspected spine injury must have a head, neck, and spine immoblized before being moved

Question 4

What is the positioning for shock?
A. Semi-fowler
B. Prone
C. Head down and legs elevated
D. Supine

Answer 4

D. Supine