Body Mechanics

Good body mechanics involves the following except

• good posture

• balance

• using the strongest and largest muscles

• having the job fit the worker

Good alignment means

• the area on which an object rests

• having the head, trunk, arm, and legs aligned with one another

• using muscles, tendons, ligaments, and joints correctly

• the back-laying or supine position

These statements are about body mechanics. Which statement 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 heavy objects

Which action is easier?

• pushing

• pulling

• sliding

• lifting

The purpose of ergonomics is to

• reduce stress on the worker's body

• safely position a person

• promote quality of life

• use good body mechanics

Patients and residents are repositioned at least every

• 30 minutes

• 1 hour

• 2 hours

• 3 hours

The back lying position is called

• fowler's position

• supine position

• prone position

• trendenlenberg

Breathing is usually easier in

• fowler's position

• supine position

• lateral position

• prone position

For Fowler's position

• the bed is flat

• the head of the bed is elevated between 45-60 degrees

• the person's head is turned toward one side

• the person's feet hang over the edge of the mattress

A pillow is placed against the person's back in

• fowler's position

• prone position

• lateral position

• supine position