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WorksheetsBody Mechanics
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
The muscles in the lower back are used to lift heavy objects from the floor.
True
False
Use a narrow base of support when practicing good body mechanics.
True
False
Using a drawsheet to move a patient up in bed reduces shearing and friction.
True
False
A patient must wear shoes or slippers with non-skid soles when transferring.
True
False
Proper body mechanics prevents injury to the healthcare provider and patient.
True
False
Poor Body Mechanics are often the cause of..
Increase stressed
Back problems
Intervertebral disc damage
All above
The process of lifting puts the greatest stress on the lower back and therefore, has the highest risk of injury
Yes
No
When lifting, avoid _____ the body:
Turn and pivoting
Twisting
Holding the object close to
Aligning
The BEST option for moving a heavy object is:
Pick it up solo
Wait for someone else to do it
Pull/Push It
Lay on your back and push with your legs
The strongest muscle group in the body is:
Back muscles
Arm muscles
Leg muscles
Shoulder muscles
What we should do when lifting?
Lift object that too heavy for HEIGHT/GENDER/WEIGHT
Performed repititive/jerky/or sustained lift
Lift of object from floor, trunk or high shelf without bending knees/hip
move/hold object as close to center of gravity as possible
what we should DO when pushing/ pulling
Face object and crouch slightly-for heavier object,increase croach
Trunk in slightly forward flexion with normal lumbar lordosis
use leg strength, not arms/back
Pushing take slightly less energy
All above
How far apart should your feet be when you lift?
Shoulder width apart.
2 inches apart.
5 inches apart.
It doesn't matter.
What is a hoyer lift?
A raised toilet seat.
A ted hose holder.
A machine that helps lift clients who cannot bear weight.
A BSC.
How should you lift?
With your back.
With your arms.
With your legs/knees.
With your feet.
How many people must be present to run a hoyer lift?
2
5
1
3
What is not a restraint alternative?
toileting
ambulating
music
side rail
What areas of the body are most prone to skin breakdown?
feet
toes
bony prominences
wrists
What is good body alignment?
the head, torso and legs in a straight line.
No pressure sores.
Body that is healthy
No infection.
What is good body alignment?
the head, torso and legs in a straight line.
No pressure sores.
Body that is healthy
No infection.
