Emergency Care 13th Edition Chapter 3 Flashcards

10577096296	Bariatric	Having to do with patients who are significantly obese or overweight.	0
10577096297	Body Mechanics	The proper use of the body to facilitate lifting and moving and preventing injury.	1
10577096298	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 revers the process to lower the patient to the stretcher.	2
10577096299	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 ro their chests, stand, then reverse the process to lower the patient to the stretcher.	3
10577096300	Draw-sheet method	A method of transferring a patient from bed to stretcher by grasping and pulling the loosened bottom of the bed sheet.	4
10577096301	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.	5
10577096302	Power Grip	Gripping with as much hand surface area as possible in contact with the object being lifted, all fingers bent at the same angle, and hands at least ten inches apart.	6
10577096303	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.	7
10577096304	Define the term body mechanics. Describe several principles of body mechanics related to safe lifting and moving.	-the proper use of ones body to facilitate lifting and moving. Position feet properly (shoulder width part) Use your legs not your back Never twist or make any other movements When lifting with one hand, do not compensate Keep the weight close to your body When carrying a patient on the stairs, use the stair chair	8
10577096305	List several situations that may require an emergency move of a patient.	when the scene is hazardous when care of life-threatening conditions requires re-positioning when other patients must be reached for immediate treatment	9
10577096306	Describe several lifts and drags.	Lifts: extremity lift, direct ground lift, draw-sheet method, direct carry method. Drags: shoulder drag, foot drag, fireman's drag, incline drag, clothes drag, blanket drag	10
10577096307	Define a long-axis drag, and explain its importance.	a drag from the shoulders of the patient that causes the remainder of the body to assume its natural anatomical position, with the spine and all limbs in normal alignment. It minimizes and prevents aggravation of a spinal injury.	11