CH13 Employee Safety Knowledge Check

Why is it important to keep your body injury-free and safe in a healthcare facility?

• To ensure you can continue to care for patients effectively

• To increase the workload on the healthcare system

• To reduce the number of patients in the facility

• To comply with healthcare entertainment regulations

What is the purpose of proper body mechanics?

• To improve athletic performance

• To prevent injury during the performance of physical tasks

• To increase body flexibility

• To enhance personal appearance

According to the learning material, what does good body mechanics lead to?

• Poor posture

• Good posture

• Decreased muscle strength

• Misalignment of bones

What are the risks of improper body mechanics?

• Improved flexibility

• Injury, usually the back

• Increased muscle strength

• Better posture

What is the practice or science of maximizing efficiency and preventing discomfort or injury during work tasks?

• Ergonomics

• Economics

• Ecology

• Ethnography

When lifting an object according to proper body mechanics, where should the object be positioned relative to you?

• At arm's length

• Close to you

• On the ground

• Above your head

How much are back injuries in the healthcare industry estimated to cost every year?

• Over $1 billion

• Over $3 billion

• Over $5 billion

• Over $7 billion

Where should your buttocks be positioned when sitting in a chair?

• At the front edge of the chair

• At the back of the chair

• Hanging off the side of the chair

• On the armrest of the chair

How should you keep your back while sitting?

• Arched forward

• Leaning to one side

• Straight

• Hunched over

At what height should your knees be in relation to your hips when sitting?

• Lower than your hips

• At the same height as your hips

• Higher than your hips

• It doesn't matter