MT-Body Mechanics/ Pt Positioning Test Review

What are the factors that can help to reduce workplace injuries when moving patients?

• Proper lighting and equipment

• Regular breaks and hydration

• Teamwork and communication

• All of the above

What is essential to define and practice in order to prevent injuries when moving patients?

• Proper body mechanics

• Time management skills

• Medical terminology

• Infection control procedures

What should you be able to define regarding a condition that can occur when a patient stands up too quickly?

• Diabetes

• Orthostatic hypotension

• Arthritis

• Myocardial infarction

What are considered the most common injuries according to the learning material?

• Cuts and lacerations

• Sprains, strains, and other musculoskeletal problems

• Burns and scalds

• Concussions and head injuries

What does body mechanics refer to in the workplace?

• The study of workplace equipment design

• The way in which the body moves and maintains balance while making the most efficient use of all its body parts

• The process of repairing and maintaining machinery in the workplace

• The ergonomic arrangement of office furniture

Which of the following is NOT one of the four reasons to use body mechanics?

• Muscle work best when correctly used

• Saves Energy

• Makes lifting, pulling, & pushing easier

• Increases the risk of injury

What is biomechanics?

• A type of biological study that focuses on plants

• A branch of physics that applies to laws of mechanics to living creatures

• A medical practice that deals with the healing of bones

• A study of mechanical processes in geological formations

How can biomechanics be simply defined?

• The study of the human brain and its functions

• The process of developing mechanical devices for healthcare

• The action of force our body withstands while at rest and while at work

• The examination of chemical processes within living organisms

What is the first rule of body mechanics?

• Use the weight of your body to push and pull

• Maintain a broad base of support

• Avoid twisting

• Bend at hips and knees

According to the rules of body mechanics, what should you do if the patient or object is too heavy?

• Lift with a jerking motion

• Use your back to lift

• Ask for help

• Continue trying until you succeed