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Body Mechanics and Safety

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How should you lift?

a)

With your back.

b)

With your arms.

c)

With your legs/knees.

d)

With your feet.

2.

How far apart should your feet be when you lift?

a)

Shoulder width apart.

b)

2 inches apart.

c)

5 inches apart.

d)

It doesn't matter.

3.

What is a hoyer lift?

a)

A raised toilet seat.

b)

A ted hose holder.

c)

A machine that helps lift clients who cannot bear weight.

d)

A BSC.

4.

How many people must be present to run a hoyer lift?

a)

2

b)

5

c)

1

d)

3

5.

What is good body alignment?

a)

the head, torso and legs in a straight line.

b)

No pressure sores.

c)

Body that is healthy

d)

No infection.

6.

The muscles in the lower back are used to lift heavy objects from the floor.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Transfer belts are applied around the patient's chest.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Use a narrow base of support when practicing good body mechanics.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Proper body mechanics prevents injury to the healthcare provider and patient.

a)

True

b)

False

10.
refers to the way in which the body moves and maintains balance while making the most efficient use of all its parts.
a)
base of support
b)
ergonomics
c)
use strongest muscles
d)
body mechanics
11.

all manufacturers must provide this with any hazardous products they sell.

a)

OSHA

b)

HIPAA

c)

SDS or MSDS

12.
bend from the ________ and ___________ to get close to an object
a)
back and hips
b)
back and knees
c)
hips and knees
13.
Never get help when an object or patient is to heavy
a)
True
b)
False
14.
establishes and enforces safety standards for the work place
a)
OSHA
b)
FDA
c)
body mechanics
d)
standards
15.
You maintain a broad base of support by keeping feet ___________ apart.
a)
8-10 inches
b)
10-12 inches
c)
6-8 inches
16.
If you find a piece of damaged or malfunctioning equipment, you should?
a)
play with it
b)
repair it
c)
report it
d)
put it away in storage
17.
Back muscles are strong, large muscles and should be used for heavy lifting.
a)
true
b)
false
18.
When carrying an object you should keep the object _________________________.
a)
close to your body
b)
above your head
c)
away from your body
19.

Where should a patient's feet be placed while in a wheelchair?

a)

“On the ground

b)

“On the footrests”

c)

“In the stirrups”

d)

“Wherever is most comfortable for the patient”

20.

Which muscles are the strongest in your body?

a)

“Leg muscles”

b)

“Arm muscles”

c)

Back muscles”

d)

Stomach muscles”