When Transporting a Patient on a Stretcher Through the OR Suite

question 59

Multiple Choice

When transporting a patient on a stretcher through the OR suite corridors, which method should be followed?

• A) Pull the stretcher with the patient facing feet first and the patient flat and restrained.
• B) Pull the stretcher with the patient facing head first and the patient flat and restrained.
• C) Push the stretcher with the patient facing feet first in the position most comfortable for the patient.
• D) Push the stretcher with the patient facing head first in the position most comfortable for the patient.

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