prehospital EMT Questions and Answers
using the safest and most efficient methods of using your body to gain a mechanical advantage is
called
a. body mechanics
b. safe lifting
c. simple machines
d. complex machines ** Answ** body mechanics
What is "body mechanics" ?
A.
The safest and most efficient methods of using your body to gain a mechanical advantage during
lifting
B.
The process by which you package the patient and carry him to the ambulance
C.
The ability to use mechanical lift devices to help you carry heavier loads
D.
Research into how to minimize back pain while maximizing the weight that you can lift and
carry in an emergency ** Answ** the safest and most efficient methods of using your body
to gain a mechanical advantage during lifting
What type of move is used when the patient is suffering an immediate life threat, such as poor
ventilations?
A.
urgent
B.
nonurgent
C.
nonemergency
,D.
emergency ** Answ** urgent move
You are caring for a construction worker who fell. During your assessment, the scene suddenly
becomes unstable because there is a wall that may collapse. Which type of move should be used
to get the patient out of immediate danger?
a. nonurgent
b. urgent
c. nonemergency
d. emergency ** Answ** emergency
during an EMT class, you are helping to teach proper lifting techniques. As you explain this to
the students, which concept would be considered NOT true?
a. contract the abdominal and gluteal muscles
b. bend at the hips, not the waist
c. curve your back when you bend over to lift
d. keep your head in a neutral position when lifting ** Answ** curve your back when you
bend over to lift
too many EMTs are injured in what event?
a. improper disposal of IV needles
b. inadequate rest
c. poor decision making
d. lifting patients ** Answ** lifting patients
What term is used when an EMT is discussing the safest and MOST efficient methods for using
your body as a device to accomplish lifting and moving of patients?
A.
Body structures
B.
Lifting mechanics
,C.
Body mechanics
D.
Lifting techniques ** Answ** body mechanics
What is the MOST significant disadvantage to the EMT that does NOT use good body
mechanics when lifting and moving patients?
a. body strain or continued back pain
b. having to call for lift assist too many times
c. needing to use a motorized lift cot
d. inability to care for the obese patient located on the second or third floor of a building **
Answ** body strain or continued back pain
When starting a new career as an EMT, what should become one of the earliest habits you form?
A.
Carrying the light equipment into the house to minimize your risk of injury
B.
Applying the principles and techniques of proper lifting and moving every day
C.
Working only with strong male partners
D.
Calling for backup for every obese patient ** Answ** applying the principles and techniques
of proper lifting and moving every day
Which of the choices is NOT an important key to preventing injury from lifting and carrying a
patient?
A.
Maintaining normal spinal alignment
B.
Using leg, buttocks, and back muscles during lifting
C.
, Lifting heavy objects in stages
D.
Substituting the use of lifting equipment for manual force whenever possible ** Answ**
using leg, buttocks, and back muscles during lifting
While you are attending an in-service CE session at your EMS service, the instructor is
discussing body mechanics, lifting and moving techniques, and how to prevent back injuries.
What do you think the instructor would want to stress during this CE?
A.
Using manual force instead of equipment when possible
B.
Maintaining good posture while sitting and standing
C.
Extending wrists and knees to prevent injury to the extremities
D.
Maintaining an outward curve of the back to reduce the potential for spinal injury ** Answ**
maintaining good posture while sitting and standing
Beyond performing a thorough patient assessment, what other skill will the EMT use on MOST
patient encounters?
A.
Talking to the receiving hospital physician
B.
Lifting the patient or equipment
C.
Applying the automated external defibrillator
D.
Checking the blood sugar level ** Answ** lifting the patient or equipment
what muscle groups should NOT be utilized when preparing to lift a heavy patient from the
ground?
using the safest and most efficient methods of using your body to gain a mechanical advantage is
called
a. body mechanics
b. safe lifting
c. simple machines
d. complex machines ** Answ** body mechanics
What is "body mechanics" ?
A.
The safest and most efficient methods of using your body to gain a mechanical advantage during
lifting
B.
The process by which you package the patient and carry him to the ambulance
C.
The ability to use mechanical lift devices to help you carry heavier loads
D.
Research into how to minimize back pain while maximizing the weight that you can lift and
carry in an emergency ** Answ** the safest and most efficient methods of using your body
to gain a mechanical advantage during lifting
What type of move is used when the patient is suffering an immediate life threat, such as poor
ventilations?
A.
urgent
B.
nonurgent
C.
nonemergency
,D.
emergency ** Answ** urgent move
You are caring for a construction worker who fell. During your assessment, the scene suddenly
becomes unstable because there is a wall that may collapse. Which type of move should be used
to get the patient out of immediate danger?
a. nonurgent
b. urgent
c. nonemergency
d. emergency ** Answ** emergency
during an EMT class, you are helping to teach proper lifting techniques. As you explain this to
the students, which concept would be considered NOT true?
a. contract the abdominal and gluteal muscles
b. bend at the hips, not the waist
c. curve your back when you bend over to lift
d. keep your head in a neutral position when lifting ** Answ** curve your back when you
bend over to lift
too many EMTs are injured in what event?
a. improper disposal of IV needles
b. inadequate rest
c. poor decision making
d. lifting patients ** Answ** lifting patients
What term is used when an EMT is discussing the safest and MOST efficient methods for using
your body as a device to accomplish lifting and moving of patients?
A.
Body structures
B.
Lifting mechanics
,C.
Body mechanics
D.
Lifting techniques ** Answ** body mechanics
What is the MOST significant disadvantage to the EMT that does NOT use good body
mechanics when lifting and moving patients?
a. body strain or continued back pain
b. having to call for lift assist too many times
c. needing to use a motorized lift cot
d. inability to care for the obese patient located on the second or third floor of a building **
Answ** body strain or continued back pain
When starting a new career as an EMT, what should become one of the earliest habits you form?
A.
Carrying the light equipment into the house to minimize your risk of injury
B.
Applying the principles and techniques of proper lifting and moving every day
C.
Working only with strong male partners
D.
Calling for backup for every obese patient ** Answ** applying the principles and techniques
of proper lifting and moving every day
Which of the choices is NOT an important key to preventing injury from lifting and carrying a
patient?
A.
Maintaining normal spinal alignment
B.
Using leg, buttocks, and back muscles during lifting
C.
, Lifting heavy objects in stages
D.
Substituting the use of lifting equipment for manual force whenever possible ** Answ**
using leg, buttocks, and back muscles during lifting
While you are attending an in-service CE session at your EMS service, the instructor is
discussing body mechanics, lifting and moving techniques, and how to prevent back injuries.
What do you think the instructor would want to stress during this CE?
A.
Using manual force instead of equipment when possible
B.
Maintaining good posture while sitting and standing
C.
Extending wrists and knees to prevent injury to the extremities
D.
Maintaining an outward curve of the back to reduce the potential for spinal injury ** Answ**
maintaining good posture while sitting and standing
Beyond performing a thorough patient assessment, what other skill will the EMT use on MOST
patient encounters?
A.
Talking to the receiving hospital physician
B.
Lifting the patient or equipment
C.
Applying the automated external defibrillator
D.
Checking the blood sugar level ** Answ** lifting the patient or equipment
what muscle groups should NOT be utilized when preparing to lift a heavy patient from the
ground?
