When lifting or moving any patient, you MUST remember to primarily use the muscles of your:
A) legs.
B) hips.
C) back.
D) arms.
Question 2You have an obese patient who cannot walk and must be carried down several flights of stairs. You are worried that you are not strong enough but you know your partner is very strong. Which of the following statements indicates the BEST way to safely move this patient without risking injury to you or your partner?
A) When we move him, let's go slowly down the stairs.
B) As long as I lean backward when moving him, we should be okay.
C) To be safe, let's move him quickly and one step at a time.
D) We will have to call for assistance to move him from his house.
Question 3You are called for a motor vehicle collisioninvolving two elderly women. You are concerned because you know that elderly patients are often prescribed blood thinner for cardiac problems. This can be a problem because?
A) Impaired blood clotting can exacerbate blood loss.
B) It means they most likely have cardiac problems.
C) It increases their risk for pulmonary embolism.
D) It leads to diminished liver and kidney function.
Question 4The single MOST important factor in reducing injuries in ambulance crashes is/are:
A) all-weather 4 -ply steel belted tires.
B) proper restraint of occupants and equipment.
C) interior padding in the patient compartment.
D) airbags placed in the patient compartment.
Question 5The dispatcher has sent you to a three-vehicle crash. Which of the following can likely be determined based on the dispatch information?
A) What additional resources are required
B) Probably number of patients
C) Mechanism of injury
D) Requested hospital or destination
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