Question 1
You and your partner are moving a patient from a hospital bed onto your stretcher. Whenever possible, you should avoid reaching more than ________.
◦ 10–15 inches
◦ 15–20 inches
◦ 20–25 inches
◦ 25–30 inches
Question 2
You and your partner are preparing to lift the stretcher into your ambulance. When using the power lift to load the stretcher, you follow all of the following body mechanics EXCEPT ________.
◦ raise your lower body prior to your upper body
◦ your back should be locked
◦ raise your upper body prior to your lower body
◦ keep the weight primarily on the balls of your feet