Body Mechanics

What does body mechanics not involve?

• Good posture

• Good balance

• Using smallest muscles

• Using largest muscles

What is another name for body alignment?

• Base of support

• Posture

• Ergonomics

• Supine

Where should you bend for good body mechanics?

• Knees

• Waist

• Neck

• Ankles

The science of designing a job to fit the worker is known as...

• Posture

• MSDs

• Base of support

• Ergonomics

Injuries and disorders of the muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, and cartilage are known as...

• Ergonomics

• Posture

• MSDs

• Positioning

The amount of physical effort needed to perform a task is known as...

• Force

• Repeating action

• Awkward postures

• Heavy lifting

Manually lifting people who cannot move themselves is known as...

• Awkward postures

• Repeating actions

• Heavy lifting

• Force

Doing the same motion or series of motions continually or frequently is known as...

• Force

• Awkward postures

• Repeating action

• Heavy lifting

Assuming positions that place stress on the body is known as...

• Repeating action

• Force

• Heavy lifting

• Awkward postures

Which type of injury are major threats to healthcare workers?

• Hand injuries

• Back injuries

• Foot injuries

• Neck injuries