When removing an unconscious adult patient down a ladder, you should ______________ .

• A. Let the Weight of the Victim Rest on Your Knee
• B. Lift with Both Arms
• C. Hold the Victim Across Your Shoulders
• D. Drag by Clothing

Answer: (A)

Distribute the victim’s weight through your knee to protect your back while moving down the ladder. Allowing the weight to rest on your knee creates a stable, controllable base you can manage on each rung, helping keep your spine neutral and reducing the strain that would come from lifting with your arms alone. Use your arms to stabilize the torso and cradle the head, but let the leg do the heavy load-bearing so you can steer and pace the descent safely. Dragging by clothing or carrying the person across the shoulders introduces instability and increases the risk of further injury, while lifting with both arms places excessive strain on your back.