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What is the first step in transporting an injured person?
What is the first step in transporting an injured person?
- Call for an ambulance immediately
- Elevate the injured area
- Assess the situation and ensure it is safe to approach (correct)
- Move the person as quickly as possible
What is the correct method for lifting an injured person?
What is the correct method for lifting an injured person?
- Quickly lift the person from a seated position
- Bend your knees, keep your back straight, and use your legs to lift (correct)
- Lift using only your back muscles
- Use one hand to lift while the other hand supports the person's head
What should you do if the injured person is unconscious but breathing?
What should you do if the injured person is unconscious but breathing?
- Move the person into a comfortable position and elevate their legs
- Roll the person onto their side to keep their airway clear (correct)
- Wait for the person to regain consciousness before attempting to move them
- Keep the person lying flat and do not move them
What are some key considerations when transporting an injured person?
What are some key considerations when transporting an injured person?
How should you position an unconscious but breathing injured person for transport?
How should you position an unconscious but breathing injured person for transport?
What are some common methods for transporting an injured person?
What are some common methods for transporting an injured person?
What are the key principles to consider when transporting an injured person?
What are the key principles to consider when transporting an injured person?
How should you position an unconscious but breathing injured person for transport?
How should you position an unconscious but breathing injured person for transport?
What is the first step in transporting an injured person?
What is the first step in transporting an injured person?
Study Notes
Transporting an Injured Person
- First step: Assess the situation and ensure your safety.
- Lifting: Use proper lifting techniques to avoid injury to yourself and the injured person.
- Unconscious but breathing: Maintain an open airway and place them in the recovery position.
- Key considerations: Prioritize safety, support the injured person, stabilize injuries, and minimize movement.
- Positioning an unconscious person for transport: Place them in a safe and stable position, ensuring their airway remains open.
- Transport methods: Stretcher, wheelchair, or improvised stretcher depending on the injury and situation.
- Principles of transporting:
- Ensure safety for both you and the injured person.
- Minimize movement and stabilize injuries.
- Communicate clearly with the injured person and bystanders.
- Positioning an unconscious but breathing injured person: Place them in the recovery position to keep their airway open.
- First step: Assess the situation and ensure your safety.
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Test your knowledge on the correct steps and methods for transporting an injured person, including how to lift them safely and what to do if they are unconscious but breathing.
