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What are 5 rules for lifting? |
- Keep feet shoulder width apart. - Use legs, not back. - Never twist or turn while lifting. - Do not compensate when lifting with one hand. - Keep the weight as close as possible to your body. |
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What are 5 body mechanics that must be applied when attempting a power lift? |
- Squat, do not bend at the waist. - Keep the weight close to the body. - Keep feet a comfortable distance apart. - Keep your back locked in. - Keep your weight on the balls of your feet, and feet flat on the ground. |
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When lifting, hands should be no more than _____________________ away. |
20 inches. |
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What are 3 body mechanics that must be applied when attempting a power grip? |
- Grip with as much hand surface as possible. - All fingers should bend at the same angle. - Hands should be at least 10 inches apart. |
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What are 3 situations that would require an Emergency Move of a patient? |
- The scene is hazardous. - In order to provide life-saving care, the body must be re-positioned or moved. - You must reach other, more critical patients. |
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What is the greatest danger to a patient in an Emergency Move? |
An injury may be aggravated. |
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What is one way to try to avoid patient injury in an Emergency Move? |
Move them in the direction that the mid-line runs down the body when possible. (Direction of the long axis). |
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What is one big difference between an Urgent Move and Emergency Move? |
In an urgent move you need to protect the spine. |
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List 7 patient carrying devices. |
- Power stretcher. - Portable stretcher. - Basket stretcher. - Scoop (Orthopedic) stretcher. - Flexible stretcher. - Stair chair. - Bariatric stretcher. |
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Name the term: A method of lifting and carrying a patient in which you slip hands under the patients armpits and grasp the wrists, while another person grasps the knees. |
Extremity Lift. |
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Name the term: A method of lifting and carrying a patient from the ground level to a stretcher in which two or more rescuers kneel, curl the patient to their chest, and stand. |
Direct Ground Lift |
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Name the term: A method of transferring a patient from bed to stretcher by grasping and pulling the loosened bottom sheet of the bed. |
Draw-sheet Method. |
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Name the term: A method of transferring a patient from bed to stretcher, during which two or more rescuers curl the patient into their chest, then reverse the process to lower the patient to the stretcher. |
Direct Carry |
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What is the name for this position? |
Recovery Position - Always lay patient on their left side. |
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bariatric |
having to do with patients who are significantly overweight or obese. rcontent.com |
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body mechanics |
the proper use of the body to facilitate lifting and moving and prevent injury. |
