Body Mechanics

What is an example of a body mechanic injury?

• A scratch
• A bruise
• Hurting your back while rotating a resident.
• Dropping a patient on the floor.

Should you take breaks from lifting after a long period of time?

• No i'm strong
• Yes
• No,I can lift anything because I go to the gym

Does slouching/slumping cause lower back pain?

• Yes
• No

Poor body mechanics often cause____?

• Increased Stress
• Back 
  Problems
• Dropping Patients
• All of the Above

In lifting or transferring a patient, what is the rule of thumb?

• Never attempt to lift more than 75% of your body weight 
• Always tell the patient to walk on their own.
• Never attempt to lift more than 35% of your body weight
• Always ask for assistance when you can do it yourself

What part of your body should you lift with?

• Your Heart
• Your Legs
• Your Back
• Your Hands

When lifting a patient, why are we asked to use our arms and legs and not our back?

• There is no difference
• Arms and legs are more flexible than our back.
• Leg muscles are stronger and larger muscles that are capable of greater work without injury.

Which of the following is contraindicated against good body mechanics?

• Avoid bending from the waist because this will in time strain the lower back.
• Work at a height or level that is comfortable and easy for you.
• Carry the objects away from the midline of your body and try to reach as far as possible
• Do whatever

Body mechanics is a term to describe the ways we move as we go about our daily lives. It includes how we hold our bodies when we sit, stand, lift, carry, bend and sleep.

• True
• False

The definition of body mechanics is which of the following?

• Body mechanics is the utilization of incorrect muscles that are used every day.
• Body mechanics is the utilization of all our tired and aching muscles.
• Body mechanics is the utilization of correct muscles to complete a task safe and efficiency, without undue strain or stress on any muscles or joints.
• Body mechanics explains how to strain our backs.