AAOS EMT Eleventh Edition Chapter 8
Lifting and Moving Patients Exam
Questions and Answers
To protect a restrained patient and prevent him from using leverage to break free, the
EMT should secure __________. - Answer -one arm above the head
The _________ is both the mechanical weight-bearing base of the spinal column and
the fused central posterior section of the pelvic girdle. - Answer -sacrum
An EMT may injure his or her back, even if it is straight, if the: - Answer -back is bent
forward at the hips.
The proper technique for using the power grip is to: - Answer -lift with your palms up.
Which of the following statements regarding patient weight distribution is correct? -
Answer -The majority of a horizontal patient's weight is in the torso.
To minimize the risk of injuring yourself when lifting or moving a patient, you should: -
Answer -keep the weight as close to your body as possible.
Which of the following is the MOST appropriate device to use when immobilizing a
patient with a suspected spinal injury? - Answer -Long backboard
To facilitate a safe and coordinated move, the team leader should: - Answer -use
preparatory commands to initiate any moves.
As you and your partner are carrying a stable patient down a flight of stairs in a stair
chair, you feel a sudden, sharp pain in your lower back. You should: - Answer -stop the
move and request additional lifting assistance.
When pulling a patient, you should extend your arms no more than ________ in front of
your torso. - Answer -15 to 20 inches
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