Author Question: When transporting a patient by stretcher, which properly describes the proper way to transport? ... (Read 66 times)

Haya94 · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

When transporting a patient by stretcher, which properly describes the proper way to transport?

transport the patient head first
transport the patient feet first
transport the patient sideways
transport the patient completely flat on their back

Question 2

In the thoracic vertebrae, what unites to form the spinous process?

the pedicle and laminae
both laminae
the transverse process and lamina
the superior and inferior articular processes

smrerig · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

transport the patient feet first

Rationale: The patient should be transported feet first with their head slightly elevated if the patient wishes.

Answer to Question 2

both laminae

Rationale: The spinous process is form by the union of the both laminae. This fusion closes off the posterior vertebral arch.