JB Learning Chapter 8 EMT Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
As you and your partner are carrying a stable patient down a flight
of stairs in a stair chair, you feel a sudden, sharp pain in your lower
back. You should: -
correct answer ✅stop the move and request additional lifting
assistance.
The MOST serious consequence of a poorly planned or rushed
patient move is: -
correct answer ✅injury to you or your patient
Which of the following statements regarding patient weight
distribution is correct? -
correct answer ✅The majority of a horizontal patient's weight is in
the torso.
To facilitate a safe and coordinated move, the team leader should: -
correct answer ✅use preparatory commands to initiate any
moves.
To minimize the risk of injuring yourself when lifting or moving a
patient, you should: -
correct answer ✅keep the weight as close to your body as
possible.
, JB Learning Chapter 8 EMT Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Which of the following conditions or situations presents the MOST
unique challenge to the EMT when immobilizing an elderly patient
on a long backboard? -
correct answer ✅abnormal spinal curvature
An EMT may injure his or her back, even if it is straight, if the: -
correct answer ✅back is bent forward at the hips
The proper technique for using the power grip is to: -
correct answer ✅lift with your palms up
To protect a restrained patient and prevent him from using leverage
to break free, the EMT should secure ___. -
correct answer ✅one arm above the head
Which of the following is the MOST appropriate device to use when
immobilizing a patient with a suspected spinal injury? -
correct answer ✅Long backboard
Which of the following statements regarding an emergency patient
move is correct? -
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
As you and your partner are carrying a stable patient down a flight
of stairs in a stair chair, you feel a sudden, sharp pain in your lower
back. You should: -
correct answer ✅stop the move and request additional lifting
assistance.
The MOST serious consequence of a poorly planned or rushed
patient move is: -
correct answer ✅injury to you or your patient
Which of the following statements regarding patient weight
distribution is correct? -
correct answer ✅The majority of a horizontal patient's weight is in
the torso.
To facilitate a safe and coordinated move, the team leader should: -
correct answer ✅use preparatory commands to initiate any
moves.
To minimize the risk of injuring yourself when lifting or moving a
patient, you should: -
correct answer ✅keep the weight as close to your body as
possible.
, JB Learning Chapter 8 EMT Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Which of the following conditions or situations presents the MOST
unique challenge to the EMT when immobilizing an elderly patient
on a long backboard? -
correct answer ✅abnormal spinal curvature
An EMT may injure his or her back, even if it is straight, if the: -
correct answer ✅back is bent forward at the hips
The proper technique for using the power grip is to: -
correct answer ✅lift with your palms up
To protect a restrained patient and prevent him from using leverage
to break free, the EMT should secure ___. -
correct answer ✅one arm above the head
Which of the following is the MOST appropriate device to use when
immobilizing a patient with a suspected spinal injury? -
correct answer ✅Long backboard
Which of the following statements regarding an emergency patient
move is correct? -
