Chapter 15 Book questions

Front

Good body mechanics involve the following except: Good posture, Balance, Using the strongest and largest muscles, Having the job fit the worker

Back

Having the job fit the worker

Front

Good alignment means ?

Back

Having the head,trunk, arms, and legs aligned with one another

Front

The actions are about body mechanics. Which action is NOT correct? Hold objects away from your body when lifting, moving, or carrying them, Face the direction you are working to prevent twisting, Push, Pull, or slide heavy objects, Use both hands and arms to lift, move, or carry objects

Back

Hold objects away from your body when lifting, moving, or carrying them

Front

You are turning a person in bed. Which action is NOT correct? Options: Explain the procedure to the person, Keep the far bed rail down, Position the person in good alignment, Have pillows ready to support the back

Back

Keep the far bed rail down

Front

Residents are repositioned at least every

Back

2 hours

Front

The back-lying position is called ?

Back

Supine position

Front

Breathing is usually easier in

Back

Fowler position

Front

A pillow is placed against the person's back in

Back

Lateral position

Front

A person's skin rubs against the sheet. This is called

Back

Friction

Front

Which occurs when a person slides down in bed?

Back

Shearing