The term body mechanics describes the proper use of your body to lift without injury. What are the three considerations to review before any lift?
A) Environment, physical limitations, and communication
B) Equipment, patient injury, and communication
C) The object, patient injury, and communication
D) The object, your limitations, and communication
Question 2
You are on a scene where the parents of a 30-month-old female called EMS because she had a seizure. The child has a history of hydrocephalus and has recently had a new shunt placed. Which of the following causes of seizure should you investigate? 1. Fever 2. Increased intracranial pressure 3. Hypoglycemia 4. Head trauma 5. Toxic ingestion or exposure
A) 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
B) 1, 2, 4, and 5
C) 1, 3, 4, and 5
D) 1, 2, and 3