JBL EMT Practice Exam

To avoid injury when pushing a patient or other object, you should:

1. Avoid pushing the patient with your elbows fully extended

2. Kneel if you are pushing an object that is above waist level

3. Push from the area of your body between the knees and hips

4. Push the patient from an overhead position if possible

The correct answer is: Avoid pushing the patient with your elbows fully extended

When pushing a patient or another object, it is important to avoid pushing with your elbows fully extended because this can lead to increased strain on your joints and muscles, potentially resulting in injury. By keeping your elbows slightly bent while pushing, you maintain better control and leverage over the object being pushed, reducing the risk of strain or injury to yourself. Pushing from the area of your body between the knees and hips (as mentioned in option C) is also correct as it allows for a more stable and powerful push compared to pushing from overhead (as suggested in option D) which can be unsafe and cause unnecessary strain on your back and shoulders. Kneeling if pushing an object above waist level (as mentioned in option B) may not always be practical or necessary, so the best general advice to follow is to avoid pushing with fully extended elbows to ensure safety and prevent injury.