Question

When preparing to lift a patient, you should assess the patient, assess the environment, get the necessary ________________ and help you need, and perform the task safely.

Answer 1

You would need to go the Necessary Equipment!

Answer 2

The correct answer would be the necessary equipment.

Without the necessary equipment and any additional help you need to lift them you run the risk of causing further injury to the patient. Certain types of equipment could be a stretcher, head or neck brace and securing straps.