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EMT Chapter 8 Flashcards

EMT Chapter 8 Flashcards

Test your knowledge with these flashcards from EMT Chapter 8. Covering essential concepts such as patient transport and lifting mechanics, this quiz is designed to reinforce key information for EMT students. Perfect for quick review before exams.

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EMT Chapter 8 Flashcards

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List of Questions24 questions
  1. Question 1
    • in a position of comfort
  2. Question 2
    • spinal column
    • thigh muscles
    • shoulder girdle
    • pelvic girdle
  3. Question 3
    • always lift with your palms facing down
    • keep your back in a straight, vertical position
    • keep your back in a slightly curved position
    • spread your legs approximately 20" apart
  4. Question 4
    • True
    • False
  5. Question 5
    • It is not recommended for people with weak knees or thighs.
    • It is the safest and most powerful method of lifting a patient.
    • The leg muscles should remain relaxed during the power lift.
    • It involves using your lower back instead of your legs to lift.
  6. Question 6
    • maintaining slight flexion of your back
    • leaning back from your waist when lifting
    • slightly twisting your body when carrying
    • constant communication with your partners
  7. Question 7
    • keep your palms facing down
    • keep the head end elevated
    • carry the patient headfirst
    • keep the foot end elevated
  8. Question 8
    • 220
  9. Question 9
    • A significant mechanism of injury is involved
    • The EMT has to gain access to less-injured patients in a vehicle
    • A patient has an altered mental status or is in shock
    • The EMT is unable to protect the patient from scene hazards
  10. Question 10
    • Semiconscious patient with shallow respirations and signs of shock
    • Stable patient who is blocking access to a critically injured patient
    • Imminent risk of a fire or explosion in or near the patient's vehicle
    • Conscious patient with abrasions and a possibly fractured humerus
  11. Question 11
    • maintain stabilization of the spine at all times
    • move the patient as quickly as you possibly can
    • extricate the patient with one coordinated move
    • apply a vest-style device before moving the patient
  12. Question 12
    • Emergency move
    • Scoop stretcher
    • Extremity lift
    • Direct carry
  13. Question 13
    • a second patient must be transported on the squad bench of the ambulance
    • a conscious, alert patient must be carried down several flights of steep stairs
    • an injured patient cannot be placed on a long board due to severe back pain
    • a patient requires full spinal immobilization when spinal injury is suspected
  14. Question 14
    • stair chair
    • scoop stretcher
    • wheeled stretcher
    • basket stretcher
  15. Question 15
    • utilize a short backboard
    • utilize a basket stretcher
    • utilize a vacuum mattress
    • utilize a flexible stretcher
  16. Question 16
    • shoulder is aligned over the pelvis
    • back is bent forward at the hips
    • force is exerted straight down the spine
    • hands are held close to the legs
  17. Question 17
    • a collapsible undercarriage
    • weight capacity of up to 650 lb
    • two safety rails on both sides of the stretcher
    • increased stability from a wider wheelbase
  18. Question 18
    • thorax
    • sacrum
    • ischium
    • coccyx
  19. Question 19
    • both arms above the head
    • both arms at the patient's sides
    • only the patient's torso
    • one arm above the head
  20. Question 20
    • slide a long backboard under his buttocks and lay him sideways on the board
    • direct your partner to apply manual in-line support of the patient's head
    • apply a vest-style extrication device before attempting to move the patient
    • apply a cervical collar and quickly remove the patient with a clothes drag
  21. Question 21
    • 15 to 20 inches
    • 5 to 10 inches
    • 10 to 15 inches
    • 20 to 30 inches
  22. Question 22
    • abnormal spinal curvature
    • joint flexibility
    • naturally deformed bones
    • patient disorientation
  23. Question 23
    • The spine must be fully immobilized prior to performing an emergency move
    • The patient is dragged against the body's long axis during an emergency move
    • An emergency move is performed before the primary assessment and treatment
    • It is not possible to perform an emergency move without injuring the patient
  24. Question 24
    • secured to a fracture board with the strongest provider at the foot end
    • secured to a stair chair with the strongest provider at the head end
    • secured to a fracture board with the strongest provider at the head end
    • secured to a stair chair with the strongest provider at the foot end
List of Flashcards23 flashcards
  1. Card 1
    HintThink of a vertical line from your head to your feet.Memory TipStraight back, safe lift!
  2. Card 2
    HintThink about engaging your legs for strong, safe lifting.Memory TipPower through with your legs!
  3. Card 3
    HintThink about teamwork and safety when moving patients.Memory TipTalk it out, work it out!
  4. Card 4
    HintImagine a slide for the patient, keeping the head end elevated.Memory TipHead high, stairs descent!
  5. Card 5
    HintThink about teamwork and leverage for successful lifting.Memory TipTeamwork makes the weight light!
  6. Card 6
    HintImagine a patient in a burning building; you'd want to remove them quickly.Memory TipGet 'em out, quick!
  7. Card 7
    HintThink about prioritizing life-saving measures.Memory TipSafety first, assess later!
  8. Card 8
    HintImagine safely removing someone from a car crash.Memory TipSpine safe, move fast!
  9. Card 9
    HintThink about a narrow hallway or confined space.Memory TipArms and legs, move with ease!
  10. Card 10
    HintThink about a compact but sturdy stretcher.Memory TipFold and go, transport with flow!
  11. Card 11
    HintThink about rugged and bumpy ground.Memory TipBasket strong, terrain long!
  12. Card 12
    HintImagine a comfortable way to immobilize a child.Memory TipVacuum hold, gentle fold!
  13. Card 13
    HintThink about your posture while lifting.Memory TipStraight back, bend your knees!
  14. Card 14
    HintThink about a stretcher for larger patients.Memory TipWide base, heavy case!
  15. Card 15
    HintImagine a patient being restrained safely.Memory TipArm up high, stay put, no lie!
  16. Card 16
    HintThink about stability and spinal alignment.Memory TipHead in line, stabilize fine!
  17. Card 17
    HintThink about proper body mechanics for pulling.Memory TipArms short, pull with fort!
  18. Card 18
    HintThink about the unique anatomy of seniors.Memory TipCurves and bends, immobilize amends!
  19. Card 19
    HintThink about patient safety over immediate examination.Memory TipDanger first, assess then!
  20. Card 20
    HintThink about supporting the spine and protecting the head.Memory TipBoard and head, patient spread!
  21. Card 21
    HintEngage your legs to lift, keep your back straight.Memory TipLegs strong, back long!
  22. Card 22
    HintTalk to your partner before, during, and after lifting a patient.Memory TipTogether we lift, communicate swift!
  23. Card 23
    HintThink of the head end as a

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