EMT EMS Operations Exam Questions and Answers

EMT EMS Operations Exam Questions and Answers how patients with chest pain/difficulty breathing should be transported - Correct Answer ️️ -position of comfort (as long as they are not hypotensive) how patients with spinal injuries should be transported - Correct Answer ️️ - immobilized on a long backboard/scoop stretcher how patients in shock should be transported - Correct Answer ️️ -packaged in blankets (kept warm) Trendelenburg's position, or legs elevated how pregnant patients should be transported - Correct Answer ️️ -positioned and transported on their left side how unresponsive patients with no spinal injury should be transported - Correct Answer ️️ -recovery position (on their side) how patients with nausea should be transported - Correct Answer ️️ -position of comfort, as long as it doesn't compromise their airway the power lift - Correct Answer ️️ -lifting by extending properly placed flexed legs the power grip - Correct Answer ️️ -lifting with palms up and thumbs extended upward diamond carry - Correct Answer ️️ -four rescuers lifting backboard/stretcher one at head, one at foot, and one on each side purpose of stair char - Correct Answer ️️ -to carry a CONSCIOUS person down steps and also NOT in cardiac arrest purpose of a backboard - Correct Answer ️️ -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 - Correct Answer ️️ -more weight is concentrated at head end - stronger EMTs should be located there emergency move - Correct Answer ️️ -move a patient before assessment when there is a potential for danger circumstances of emergency move - Correct Answer ️️ -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 - Correct Answer ️️ -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 - Correct Answer ️️ -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) - Correct Answer ️️ -altered