EMT CH 8 - JBL QUIZ WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT!!!
Q1: An EMT may injure his or her back even if it is straight under which
condition?
✔✔ When the back is bent forward at the hips.
Q2: While carrying a stable patient down stairs in a stair chair, you feel
sudden sharp lower back pain. What should you do?
✔✔ Stop the move and request additional lifting assistance.
In contrast to typical wheeled ambulance stretchers, features of a bariatric stretcher
include:
Select one:
A. a collapsible undercarriage.
B. weight capacity of up to 650 lb.
C. two safety rails on both sides of the stretcher.
D. increased stability from a wider wheelbase. -ANSWER ✔✔D. increased
stability from a wider wheelbase.
It is essential that you ____________ your equipment to prevent the spread of
disease.
Select one:
A. decontaminate
B. properly store
C. throw out
D. incinerate -ANSWER ✔✔A. decontaminate
, The _________ is both the mechanical weight-bearing base of the spinal column
and the fused central posterior section of the pelvic girdle.
Select one:
A. thorax
B. sacrum
C. ischium
D. coccyx -ANSWER ✔✔B. sacrum
The MOST serious consequence of a poorly planned or rushed patient move is:
Select one:
A. confusion among team members.
B. causing patient anxiety or fear.
C. unnecessarily wasting time.
D. injury to you or your patient. -ANSWER ✔✔D. injury to you or your patient.
The proper technique for using the power grip is to:
Select one:
A. rotate your palms down.
B. position your hands about 6² apart.
C. hold the handle with your fingers.
D. lift with your palms up. -ANSWER ✔✔D. lift with your palms up.
To facilitate a safe and coordinated move, the team leader should:
Select one:
A. never become involved in the move, only direct the move.
SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT!!!
Q1: An EMT may injure his or her back even if it is straight under which
condition?
✔✔ When the back is bent forward at the hips.
Q2: While carrying a stable patient down stairs in a stair chair, you feel
sudden sharp lower back pain. What should you do?
✔✔ Stop the move and request additional lifting assistance.
In contrast to typical wheeled ambulance stretchers, features of a bariatric stretcher
include:
Select one:
A. a collapsible undercarriage.
B. weight capacity of up to 650 lb.
C. two safety rails on both sides of the stretcher.
D. increased stability from a wider wheelbase. -ANSWER ✔✔D. increased
stability from a wider wheelbase.
It is essential that you ____________ your equipment to prevent the spread of
disease.
Select one:
A. decontaminate
B. properly store
C. throw out
D. incinerate -ANSWER ✔✔A. decontaminate
, The _________ is both the mechanical weight-bearing base of the spinal column
and the fused central posterior section of the pelvic girdle.
Select one:
A. thorax
B. sacrum
C. ischium
D. coccyx -ANSWER ✔✔B. sacrum
The MOST serious consequence of a poorly planned or rushed patient move is:
Select one:
A. confusion among team members.
B. causing patient anxiety or fear.
C. unnecessarily wasting time.
D. injury to you or your patient. -ANSWER ✔✔D. injury to you or your patient.
The proper technique for using the power grip is to:
Select one:
A. rotate your palms down.
B. position your hands about 6² apart.
C. hold the handle with your fingers.
D. lift with your palms up. -ANSWER ✔✔D. lift with your palms up.
To facilitate a safe and coordinated move, the team leader should:
Select one:
A. never become involved in the move, only direct the move.
