If you are carrying a patient down stairs, when possible:
A. Flex at the waist with bent knees
B. Keep your lower back muscles loose
C. Place one hand on the railing for balance
D. Use a stair chair instead of a stretcher
Answer: D
If you are carrying a patient down stairs, when possible:
A. Flex at the waist with bent knees
B. Keep your lower back muscles loose
C. Place one hand on the railing for balance
D. Use a stair chair instead of a stretcher