NREMT EMR First Responder

Category - Preparatory

How many rescuers should be involved in a direct ground lift ideally?
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  3. 3
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  5. 5
Explanation
Answer: C - The direct ground lift ideally involves three responders. The direct ground lift is intended to lift and move a patient from a supine position on the ground to a bed or stretcher. Responders are positioned at the neck and back, waist and hips, and upper and lower legs. Once lifted to knee level, the patient’s body is curled toward the rescuers’ chests.
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