When Transferring a Patient from a Bed to a Wheeled

question 24

Multiple Choice

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.

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