SOG 520-01 Patient Transport
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How many patient restraints should be utilized to secure a patient to the stretcher?

  • Four patient restraints
  • Three patient restraints (correct)
  • Two patient restraints
  • One patient restraint
  • What is the age requirement for pediatric passengers to be secured properly in a child restraint device in Florida?

  • Under 5 years old (correct)
  • Under 6 years old
  • Under 7 years old
  • Under 4 years old
  • What type of child restraint device does Florida law require for pediatric passengers?

  • Handmade and custom-fitted
  • Locally manufactured
  • Internationally recognized
  • Crash-tested and federally approved (correct)
  • What should be utilized whenever possible in the airway seat of the patient compartment?

    <p>Integrated child restraint device</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where should the child restraint device be utilized in the patient compartment?

    <p>In the airway seat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be utilized to maintain contact with the Communication Center if the patient requests transport outside of Palm Beach County?

    <p>The unit assigned cell phone number</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What code is assumed when requesting a private ambulance company?

    <p>Code 1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of stretcher is mentioned in the text?

    <p>POWER-PRO XT</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the weight capacity of the POWER-PRO XT stretcher?

    <p>700 lb.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Patient Restraints and Safety Regulations

    • Utilize four patient restraints to secure a patient to the stretcher effectively.

    Child Restraint Regulations in Florida

    • Age Requirement: Pediatric passengers must be secured in a child restraint device until they are at least five years old.
    • Type of Restraint Device: Florida law mandates the use of a child safety seat for pediatric passengers.

    Airway and Communication Protocols

    • Airway Seat Utilization: An airway seat in the patient compartment should always be used for airway management whenever possible.
    • Child Restraint Device Placement: Should be installed in the rear patient compartment for optimal safety.

    Transport and Ambulance Requests

    • Maintain contact with the Communication Center if a patient requests transport outside of Palm Beach County.
    • Use code 99 when requesting a private ambulance company.

    Equipment Specifications

    • The text mentions the POWER-PRO XT stretcher, which has a weight capacity of 650 pounds.

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    Test your knowledge on securing patients to stretchers using restraints. This quiz covers the importance and proper use of patient restraints in medical transportation.

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