EMS 131 Final and NREMT Questions with
Complete Solutions
What are the 5 stages of accepting death? denial, anger, bargaining, depression,
acceptance
hazardous materials incident The release of a harmful substance into the environment.
Also called a hazmat incident
body mechanics the proper use of the body to facilitate lifting and moving and prevent
injury
Rules to follow to prevent injury when doing lifting position the feet properly (firm level,
shoulder-width apart), use your legs, never turn/twist, weight close to the body
power lift A lift from a squatting position with weight to be lifted close to the body, feet
apart and flat on the ground, body weight on or just behind the balls of the feet, and back locked
in. The upper body is raised before the hips. Also called the squat-lift position.
,power grip gripping with as much hand surface as possible in contact with the object
being lifted, all fingers bent at the same angle, and hands at least 10 inches apart
urgent move Move used if a scene factor causes a decline in patient's condition, or if the
treatment of a patient requires a move.
emergency move A move in which the patient is dragged or pulled from a dangerous
scene before assessment and care are provided.
non-urgent move No immediate threat to life, are carried out in such a way as to prevent
injury and to avoid discomfort and pain.
What might call for an emergency move? hazardous scene, care of life-threatening
conditions requires repositioning, other patients must be reached
What might call for an urgent move? The required treatment can only be performed if the
patient is moved, factors at the scene cause patient decline
,extremity lift A method of lifting and carrying a patient during which one rescuer slips
hands under the patient's armpits and grasps the wrists, while another rescuer grasps the patient's
knees.
direct ground lift A method of lifting and carrying a patient from ground level to a
stretcher in which two or more rescuers kneel, curl the patient to their chests, stand, then reverse
the process to lower the patient to the stretcher
draw-sheet method a method of transferring a patient from bed to stretcher by grasping
and pulling the loosened bottom sheet of the bed
direct carry a method of transferring a patient from bed to stretcher, during which two or
more rescuers curl the patient to their chests, then reverse the process to lower the patient to the
stretcher
shock position modified Trendelenburg's position, the head and torso are supine and lower
extremities are elevated to help increase blood flow to the brain
, standard of care Written, accepted levels of emergency care expected by reason of training
and profession; written by legal or professional organizations so that patients are not exposed to
unreasonable risk or harm.
expressed consent consent given by adults who are of legal age and mentally competent to
make a rational decision in regard to their medical well-being
implied consent Type of consent in which a patient who is unable to give consent is given
treatment under the legal assumption that he or she would want treatment.
in loco parentis Refers to the legal responsibility of a person or organization to take on
some of the functions and responsibilities of a parent.
involuntary transportation result of a decision made by the police or mental health
workers when they believe a patient poses a threat of harm to himself or others
refusal of care An unwillingness to receive first aid or medical
treatment expressed by a victim (or the victim's parent
or guardian) who must give consent.
Complete Solutions
What are the 5 stages of accepting death? denial, anger, bargaining, depression,
acceptance
hazardous materials incident The release of a harmful substance into the environment.
Also called a hazmat incident
body mechanics the proper use of the body to facilitate lifting and moving and prevent
injury
Rules to follow to prevent injury when doing lifting position the feet properly (firm level,
shoulder-width apart), use your legs, never turn/twist, weight close to the body
power lift A lift from a squatting position with weight to be lifted close to the body, feet
apart and flat on the ground, body weight on or just behind the balls of the feet, and back locked
in. The upper body is raised before the hips. Also called the squat-lift position.
,power grip gripping with as much hand surface as possible in contact with the object
being lifted, all fingers bent at the same angle, and hands at least 10 inches apart
urgent move Move used if a scene factor causes a decline in patient's condition, or if the
treatment of a patient requires a move.
emergency move A move in which the patient is dragged or pulled from a dangerous
scene before assessment and care are provided.
non-urgent move No immediate threat to life, are carried out in such a way as to prevent
injury and to avoid discomfort and pain.
What might call for an emergency move? hazardous scene, care of life-threatening
conditions requires repositioning, other patients must be reached
What might call for an urgent move? The required treatment can only be performed if the
patient is moved, factors at the scene cause patient decline
,extremity lift A method of lifting and carrying a patient during which one rescuer slips
hands under the patient's armpits and grasps the wrists, while another rescuer grasps the patient's
knees.
direct ground lift A method of lifting and carrying a patient from ground level to a
stretcher in which two or more rescuers kneel, curl the patient to their chests, stand, then reverse
the process to lower the patient to the stretcher
draw-sheet method a method of transferring a patient from bed to stretcher by grasping
and pulling the loosened bottom sheet of the bed
direct carry a method of transferring a patient from bed to stretcher, during which two or
more rescuers curl the patient to their chests, then reverse the process to lower the patient to the
stretcher
shock position modified Trendelenburg's position, the head and torso are supine and lower
extremities are elevated to help increase blood flow to the brain
, standard of care Written, accepted levels of emergency care expected by reason of training
and profession; written by legal or professional organizations so that patients are not exposed to
unreasonable risk or harm.
expressed consent consent given by adults who are of legal age and mentally competent to
make a rational decision in regard to their medical well-being
implied consent Type of consent in which a patient who is unable to give consent is given
treatment under the legal assumption that he or she would want treatment.
in loco parentis Refers to the legal responsibility of a person or organization to take on
some of the functions and responsibilities of a parent.
involuntary transportation result of a decision made by the police or mental health
workers when they believe a patient poses a threat of harm to himself or others
refusal of care An unwillingness to receive first aid or medical
treatment expressed by a victim (or the victim's parent
or guardian) who must give consent.
