Author Question: When transferring a patient from a bed to a wheeled stretcher, an EMT uses proper body mechanics ... (Read 36 times)

rmenurse · **on:** Jul 3, 2018

When transferring a patient from a bed to a wheeled stretcher, an EMT uses proper body mechanics when he or she:

A) primarily uses the muscles of his back to move the patient.
B) aligns his shoulder, hips, and feet when moving the patient.
C) transfers the patient to the stretcher all at once, not in stages.
D) keeps his arms locked and the patient away from his body during the transfer.

Question 2

Patients most at risk for renal failure include all of the following medical conditions EXCEPT:

A) a history of cardiac problems. B) a history of high blood pressure.
C) a history of cancer. D) a history of diabetes.