AAOS 199 Examination Questions
in contrast to typical wheeled ambulance stretchers, features of a
bariatric stretcher include:
a. a collapsible undercarriage
b. weight capacity of 650lbs
c. increased stability from a wider wheelbase
d. two safety rails on both sides of the stretcher - Correct Answer ✔
️✔️c. increased stability from a wider wheelbase
which of the following is the MOST appropriate device to use when
immobilizing a patient with a suspected spinal injury?
a. long backboard
b. scoop stretcher
c. portable stretcher
,d. wheeled stretcher - Correct Answer ✔️✔️a. long backboard
an emt may injure his or her back even if it is straight, if the?
a. back is bent forward at the hips
b. hands are held close to the legs
c. shoulder is aligned over the pelvis
d. force is exerted straight down the spine - Correct Answer ✔️✔
️a. back is bent forward at the hips
to minimize the risk of injuring yourself when lifting or moving a
patient, you should:
a. flex at the waist instead of the hips
b. avoid the use of log rolls or body drags
c. use a direct carry whenever possible
d. keep the weight as close to your body as possible - Correct Answer
✔️✔️d. keep the weight as close to your body as possible
,to protect a restrained patient and prevent them from using leverage to
break free, the emt should secure ______.
a. both arms above the head
b. both arms at the patients sides
c. only the patients torso
d. one arm above the head - Correct Answer ✔️✔️d. one arm
above the head
the ______ is both the mechanical weight - bearing base if the spinal
column and the fused central posterior section of the pelvic girdle.
a. coccyx
b. sacrum
c. thorax
d. ischium - Correct Answer ✔️✔️b. sacrum
, the MOST serious consequence of a poorly planned or rushed patient
move is:
a. unnecessarily wasting time
b. injury to you or your patient
c. causing patient anxiety or fear
d. confusion among team members - Correct Answer ✔️✔️b.
injury to you or your patient
When moving a conscious, weak patient down a flight of stairs, you
should:
a. secure the patient to a scoop stretcher and carry them headfirst
down the stairs to the awaiting stretcher
b. place the wheeled stretcher at the bottom of the stairs and carry the
patient down the stairs with a stair chair
in contrast to typical wheeled ambulance stretchers, features of a
bariatric stretcher include:
a. a collapsible undercarriage
b. weight capacity of 650lbs
c. increased stability from a wider wheelbase
d. two safety rails on both sides of the stretcher - Correct Answer ✔
️✔️c. increased stability from a wider wheelbase
which of the following is the MOST appropriate device to use when
immobilizing a patient with a suspected spinal injury?
a. long backboard
b. scoop stretcher
c. portable stretcher
,d. wheeled stretcher - Correct Answer ✔️✔️a. long backboard
an emt may injure his or her back even if it is straight, if the?
a. back is bent forward at the hips
b. hands are held close to the legs
c. shoulder is aligned over the pelvis
d. force is exerted straight down the spine - Correct Answer ✔️✔
️a. back is bent forward at the hips
to minimize the risk of injuring yourself when lifting or moving a
patient, you should:
a. flex at the waist instead of the hips
b. avoid the use of log rolls or body drags
c. use a direct carry whenever possible
d. keep the weight as close to your body as possible - Correct Answer
✔️✔️d. keep the weight as close to your body as possible
,to protect a restrained patient and prevent them from using leverage to
break free, the emt should secure ______.
a. both arms above the head
b. both arms at the patients sides
c. only the patients torso
d. one arm above the head - Correct Answer ✔️✔️d. one arm
above the head
the ______ is both the mechanical weight - bearing base if the spinal
column and the fused central posterior section of the pelvic girdle.
a. coccyx
b. sacrum
c. thorax
d. ischium - Correct Answer ✔️✔️b. sacrum
, the MOST serious consequence of a poorly planned or rushed patient
move is:
a. unnecessarily wasting time
b. injury to you or your patient
c. causing patient anxiety or fear
d. confusion among team members - Correct Answer ✔️✔️b.
injury to you or your patient
When moving a conscious, weak patient down a flight of stairs, you
should:
a. secure the patient to a scoop stretcher and carry them headfirst
down the stairs to the awaiting stretcher
b. place the wheeled stretcher at the bottom of the stairs and carry the
patient down the stairs with a stair chair
