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12 Cards in this Set
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You are most likely to injure your back when:
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reaching a great distance to lift a light object
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In preparing to lift a heavy object, which muscles will provide the most power with the greatest degree of safety?
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Leg, hip, and gluteal muscles
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"The body mechanics principle called ""stacking"" means"
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keeping your shoulders, hips, and feet in vertical alignment
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What is the proper way to perform a power lift?
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lock the back then lift the upper body first.
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when performing the squat lift with a weak leg or ankle, you should
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place the weaker leg slightly forward of your good leg
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When using the one-handed equipment-carrying technique, avoid
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leaning to the opposite side
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When navigating stairs using a stair chair,
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use a spotter to direct and navigate
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You need to reposition yourself closer to an object before lifting it if it is farther than _____ from you.
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20 inches
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When pushing or pulling an object, make sure to
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push rather than pull and keep the load between the hips and shoulders.
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The use of a rapid extrication technique is most appropriate when:
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the scene is unstable and there is a risk of more injury occuring by leaving the patient where he/she is
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When performing a two person carry move on a patient, make sure
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the emt at the foot faces the other emt while walking backwards. the stronger of the two should be placed at the head. move patient feet first.
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When carrying a supine patient on stairs, make sure to
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emt at the head leads and walks backwards up the steps. restrain patient's hands and secure them to stretcher to prevent grabbing.
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