Body Mechanics

How many inches apart should your feet be?

• 8-10

• 4-6

• 2-4

• 1-2

T/F: Twisting is okay

• True

• False

Which is better

• Pushing

• Pulling

Which of the following is a good example of proper body mechanics

• Twisting while mopping

• Moving the bed to where it is comfortable to work with a patient

• bending from the waist to lift a heavy box

• maintaining a narrow base of support to lift a patient

Using proper body mechanics reduces fatigue and injury

• true

• false

Using proper body mechanics increases the patient's confidence in you as a caregiver

• true

• false

A patient lift can be used if

• You do not want to lift the patient

• The patient is too weak to get up with assistance

Carry heavy objects _____ to your body

• close

• farther away

Keep your _______ straight

• waist

• hips

• knees

• back

Make a plan before you lift

• True

• False