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NREMT Paramedic

Category - Operations

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When would a one-handed carry technique be used?

There are only two people available for the carry
You need to compensate for an imbalance
There are multiple people available for the carry
You cannot maintain a straight posture

Explanation

Answer: C - If there are multiple people able to lift and carry the patient each EMT-P can hold the stretcher of back board with only one hand. The weight is evenly distributed so there isn't a need for two hands.

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