Author Question: When a stretcher with a patient secured to it is elevated, what occurs? A) The center of gravity ... (Read 33 times)

humphriesbr@me.com · **on:** Jul 3, 2018

When a stretcher with a patient secured to it is elevated, what occurs?

A) The center of gravity is raised and this causes a tip hazard.
B) The patient feels more comfortable being at near normal height.
C) The stretcher is more stable and easily pushed.
D) The EMTs lessen the possibility of injury from being bent over the patient.

Question 2

The steady state of balance that the body tries to maintain is called:

a. homeostasis. c. turnover.
b. stress. d. adaptation.