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EMT EMS OPERATIONS EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. GRADED A+/ how patients with chest pain/difficulty breathing should be transported - -position of comfort (as long as they are not hypotensive) how patients with spinal injuries should be transported - -immobilized on a long backboard/scoop stretcher how patients in shock should be transported - -packaged in blankets (kept warm) Trendelenburg's position, or legs elevated how pregnant patients should be transported - -positioned and transported on their left side how unresponsive patients with no spinal injury should be transported - -recovery position (on their side) how patients with nausea should be transported - -position of comfort, as long as it doesn't compromise their airway the power lift - -lifting by extending properly placed flexed legs the power grip - -lifting with palms up and thumbs extended upward diamond carry - -four rescuers lifting backboard/stretcher one at head, one at foot, and one on each side purpose of stair char - -to carry a CONSCIOUS person down steps and also NOT in cardiac arrest purpose of a backboard - -pateitn has suspected hip, spinal, pelvic, or lower extremity injuries (multiple system trauma) patient is in cardiac arrest patient must be moved in supine position patient must be immobilized distribution of weight in patients - -more weight is concentrated at head end - stronger EMTs should be located there emergency move - -move a patient before assessment when there is a potential for danger circumstances of emergency move - -fire, explosives, hazardous materials, inability to protect patient from other hazards, or gain access to others in vehicle that need emergency care, or difficulty in performing lifesaving treatment b/c of patient positioning way you pull a patient - -pull along long axis of body to keep spinal column as much in line as possible (biggest threat is aggravating spinal injuries) methods for emergency move - -pull on clothing of neck and shoulders place patient on blanket and pull rotate patient's arms so beyond head drag underneath armpits circumstances for urgent moves (rapid extrication) - -altered level of consciousness inadequate ventilation shock scene unsafe types of immobilization devices - -long backboard, short backboard, and vest-type devices types of nonurgent moves - -direct ground lift extremity lift transfer moves (patient to stretcher