HS2 2.01 Ican#1

Using a lift to help move pt's. and decrease back injuries among staff is which type of healthcare safety?

• Body mechanics

• Ergonomics

When moving a pt. it is best to keep feet shoulder width apart. This is which type of professional healthcare safety?

• Ergonomics

• Body mechanics

When a pt. cannot reach a call bell, a nurse moves it within reach. What consideration is being met/followed?

• Pt. safety

• Body mechanics

• General guidelines

Two nurses working together to move an overweight pt. are practicing which safety guideline?

• Fire safety

• General guidelines

• Ergonomics

• Body mechanics

Which patient handling task, along with proper body mechanics, most likely helps reduce the risk of injury?

• Movement utilizing teamwork & assistive devices

• Moving a patient by yourself utilizing assistance devices

Organization to avoid repetitive motion and prevent other hazards that could cause injury are meeting which safety standard?

• Body mechanics

• Ergonomics

The use of correct body mechanics is needed to do all of the following EXCEPT to

• prevent unnecessary fatigue,and strain 
• make pushing, pulling, and lifting easier by using muscles correctly
• preventing injury to self and others
• use energy

Back muscles are strong, large muscles and should be used for heavy lifting.

• true
• false

Always get help if a patient or object is too heavy.

• true
• false

Your new office has ergonomic desk chairs. This means the chairs are designed for ___?

• easy rolling

• efficient movement

• effective weight distribution

• encouraging productivity