IHC Chapter 9: Body Mechanics

What are 'body mechanics'?

• fixing the body with tools

• the correct positioning of the body when sitting down

• the correct position of the body when lifting an object

• the study of mechanics

Why are health care professionals more prone to injury?

• they are less optimistic

• decreased recovery time

• very short breaks

• decreased flexibility

Which systems are more often involved when a health care professional suffers a work injury?

• intestinal and vascular

• digestive and endoctrine

• integumentary and sensory

• musculoskeletal and nervous

What are the common symptoms of RMIs?

What are some possible advantages of wearing a black belt, especially if your job requires you to lift heavy things?

Which of the following is the defined as using the correct positioning of the body for a given task?

• body mechanics

• body weight

• ergonomics

• posture

Which of the following can increase the likelihood of injury?

• motor mechanics

• obesity

• poor body mechanics

• phsychological relief

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NGSS.HS-PS2-3

Which of the following lead to proper standing?

• slouch

• keep neck in natural position

• sit down

• maintain the three normal curves of the back

True or False: Back injuries account for nearly 80% of all injuries and illnesses in the workplace.

• True

• False

True or False: RMI are injuries only sustained while performing work duties.

• True

• False