Question

word bank:
urgent move fast move short backboard diamond carry basket stretcher
one - handed carry adult stretcher bariatric stretcher emergency move sacrum

1. : this is both the mechanical and weight - bearing base of the spinal column.
2. : this carry includes four or more rescuers, each using one hand to support the backboard, so that they are able to face forward as they are walking
3. : rapid extrication technique should be used when an altered level of consciousness patient is sitting in a vehicle and must be moved quickly.
4. : specialized wheeled stretchers for overweight or obese patients
5. : used to immobilize the head, torso, and neck of a seated patient with a suspected spinal injury until the patient can be immobilized on a backboard.
6. the is both the mechanical weight - bearing base of the spinal column and the fused central posterior section of the pelvic girdle.

a. coccyx
b. sacrum
c. thorax
d. ischium

1. which of the following statements regarding patient weight distribution is correct?

a. the majority of a horizontal patients weight is in the torso.
b. most of the patients weight rests on the foot end of the stretcher.
c. a semi - sitting patients weight is equally distributed on both ends.
d. the emt at the patients head will bear the least amount of weight.

1. which of the following most accurately describes the correct position of the emts who are executing the diamond carry technique?

a. two at the head, two at the feet, and a fifth emt balancing the torso
b. one at the head, two at the feet, and a fourth emt balancing the torso
c. one at the head, one at the feet, and one on each side of the patients torso
d. two at the head, one at the feet, and one on the left side of the patients torso

1. the most serious consequence of a poorly planned or rushed patient move is:

a. unnecessarily wasting time.
b. injury to you or your patient.
c. causing patient anxiety or fear.
d. confusion among team members.

1. the direct carry is used to transfer a patient:

a. with multiple long bone injuries.

Explanation:

1. The sacrum is the mechanical and weight - bearing base of the spinal column.
2. The diamond carry involves four or more rescuers each using one hand to support the backboard and facing forward.
3. An urgent move (or emergency move in some contexts) is used for a patient with altered consciousness in a vehicle needing quick movement.
4. Bariatric stretchers are for overweight or obese patients.
5. A short backboard is used to immobilize the head, torso, and neck of a seated patient with a suspected spinal injury.
6. The sacrum is the correct answer as it is the mechanical weight - bearing base of the spinal column and part of the pelvic girdle.
7. For a horizontal patient, the majority of the weight is in the torso.
8. In the diamond carry, there is one EMT at the head, one at the feet, and one on each side of the patient's torso.
9. The most serious consequence of a poorly planned or rushed patient move is injury to the provider or the patient.

Answer:

1. Sacrum
2. Diamond Carry
3. Urgent Move (or Emergency Move)
4. Bariatric Stretcher
5. Short Backboard
6. b. sacrum
7. a. The majority of a horizontal patient’s weight is in the torso.
8. c. One at the head, one at the feet, and one on each side of the patient’s torso
9. b. injury to you or your patient.