Body Mechanics for Healthcare Workers

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NOT a principle of body mechanics

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Twist your body while lifting

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First step in lifting heavy object

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Assess the weight of the object

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Injury from improper muscle usage

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Disc herniation

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Principle of body mechanics to avoid back injury

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Maintain a stable center of gravity

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Bend at:

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Hips and knees

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Toes direction when moving an object

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Toward the direction of movement

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Benefit of learning body mechanics

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Enhanced coordination

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Basic bed positions in patient care

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Supine, Prone, Lateral, All of the above

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NOT a characteristic of supine position

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Increases mobility

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Prone position use

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Back treatments