Deck 29: Lifting and Moving Victims

Question 1

If the scene of an accident is unstable and threatening either your life or the victim's, your first priority is to:

A) quickly perform the ABCDs.
B) assess possible neck or spinal injury.
C) move the victim.
D) splint fractures to the neck and back only.

Answer 1

move the victim.

Question 2

If you find a victim in a face-down position, move the victim to an assessment position ________ the primary assessment.

A) before
B) after
C) while
D) DO NOT move the victim

Answer 2

before

Question 3

Under which of the following circumstances should you move a victim?

A) warm outside environment
B) fire
C) controlled traffic
D) cool outside environment

Answer 3

fire

Question 4

If it becomes necessary to move a victim, your speed should depend on:

A) the reason for the move.
B) the size of the victim.
C) how much the victim is bleeding.
D) how many fractures the victim has sustained.

Question 5

Unless there is a life-or-death situation, do not attempt a ________ if the victim has suspected spinal injuries or fractures of the extremities.

A) firefighter's carry
B) shirt drag
C) blanket drag
D) sheet drag

Question 6

To use the sheet drag method, fold the sheet several times lengthwise to form a:

A) rope.
B) pulley.
C) harness.
D) lasso.

Question 7

The ________ method of moving a victim uses a single rescuer to assist the injured victim to walk.

A) blanket drag
B) walking assist
C) shirt drag
D) sheet drag

Question 8

This rescue move requires a fair amount of strength by the rescuer to perform.

A) blanket drag
B) sheet drag
C) firefighter's carry
D) walking assist

Question 9

Which one of the following rescue techniques requires a piece of equipment to perform the move?

A) blanket drag
B) walking assist
C) firefighter's carry
D) seat carry

Question 10

When performing an extremity lift carry, the rescuer closest to the victim's head grasps the victim's:

A) ankles.
B) armpits.
C) knees.
D) wrists.

Question 11

Which one of the following rescue techniques would require two rescuers?

A) the sheet drag
B) the extremity lift
C) the firefighter's carry
D) the walking assist

Question 12

Never use which one of the following rescue methods if the victim has back injuries?

A) sheet drag
B) the extremity lift
C) shirt drag
D) the blanket drag

Question 13

The flat lift and carry method of rescue requires ________ rescuer(s).

A) one
B) two
C) three
D) at least five

Question 14

A blanket may be used as a stretcher to transport a victim. You should only use a blanket that is:

A) made of mesh.
B) has at least six handles sewn in.
C) large enough to support the victim's entire body.
D) made of wool.

Question 15

When a victim is being carried on a stretcher, he/she should be transported:

A) feet-first.
B) head-first.
C) injured-side first.
D) injured-side last.

Question 16

The First Aider at the head of the victim being carried on a stretcher should:

A) give directions.
B) monitor the victim's condition.
C) carry the majority of the weight.
D) monitor the victim's pulse

Question 17

If you suspect spinal injuries, which of the following methods should you use?

A) firefighter's carry
B) seat carry
C) extremity lift
D) shirt drag

Question 18

Under normal circumstances, a victim should not be moved until a thorough assessment has been made and first aid care has been given.

Question 19

Under life-threatening conditions, you may have to risk injury to the victim in order to save his or her life.

Question 20

The shirt drag method works best if the victim is wearing a T-shirt.

Question 21

A victim is in the prone position. You can perform the primary assessment prior to rolling him/her to a supine position.

Question 22

The blanket drag method uses a blanket as a harness under the victim's armpits.

Question 23

The "walking assist"
method to move a victim is a single-rescuer technique.

Question 24

The "shirt drag"
method to move a victim is a single-rescuer technique.

Question 25

The firefighter's carry is a two-rescuer technique.

Question 26

The chair litter carry method to move a victim is a four-rescuer technique.

Question 27

A two-rescuer seat carry, where the rescuers lock both wrists with each other, would be OK to use on a victim with known neck or back injuries.

Question 28

The extremity lift should not be used to move a victim with a neck or back injury.

Question 29

To move a victim through narrow passages, you could use the flat lift carry technique.

Question 30

You should not use a canvas litter when the victim has to be moved lengthwise.

Question 31

A good improvised stretcher for an infant or toddler is an infant car seat.

Question 32

If the victim has a probable spinal injury and the situation is stable, you should consider the firefighter's carry as your movement technique.

Question 33

One of the most versatile pieces of equipment for moving a victim is the backboard.