WorksheetsMT-Body Mechanics/ Pt Positioning Test Review
Total questions: 44
Worksheet time: 22mins
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
Which rule of body mechanics suggests the use of certain body parts for lifting?
Carry heavy objects close to you/stand close when lifting a patient
Use strongest muscles
Avoid bending for long periods of time
Maintain a broad base of support
What should be avoided according to the sixth rule of body mechanics?
Bending
Twisting
Pushing
Pulling
What is the recommended distance between your feet to have a broad base of support?
2-4 inches apart
8-10 inches apart with one foot slightly forward
Shoulder width apart
12-14 inches apart
When lifting patients or heavy items, where should you point your toes?
Away from the direction of movement
In the opposite direction of each foot
In the direction of movement
Towards each other
How should you distribute your weight on your feet when standing with a broad base of support?
Lean forward on one foot
Balance weight on both feet
Put more weight on the heels
Put more weight on the toes
When imagining your body connected to a string to maintain center of gravity, what happens as you straighten the string?
Your body leans forward
Your body stacks on top of itself
Your body bends at the waist
Your body stretches out horizontally
Where are mobility muscles primarily found?
In the head
In the torso
In the limbs
In the feet
Where are stability muscles primarily found?
In the limbs
In the torso
In the head
In the hands
What condition should technologists be aware of when moving patients that can cause a drop in blood pressure?
Orthostatic hypotension
Hypertensive crisis
Cardiac arrhythmia
Venous thromboembolism
When does orthostatic hypotension typically occur in patients?
When they are sleeping
When they are moved and stand up too quickly
When they are sitting for too long
When they are exercising
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of oxygen loss to the brain due to orthostatic hypotension?
Dizziness
Fainting
Blurred vision
Rapid heartbeat
What is a recommended action to minimize the effects of orthostatic hypotension?
Ask the patient to stand up quickly
Ask the patient to hold their breath
Ask the patient to stand slowly and talk to them
Ask the patient to lie down immediately after standing
What should you always do when entering a patient's room according to the guidelines?
Begin the lift immediately
Introduce yourself
Check the patient's vital signs
Leave the door open
Before moving a patient, what is important to check first?
The patient's weight
The patient's chart for any restrictions or cognitive disabilities
The patient's temperature
The time of the last medication
How should you move the patient during a lift?
Away from the tech's center of gravity
Close to the tech's center of gravity
To the highest point possible
To the side of the patient
What is important to be aware of when lifting a patient?
The time of day
Your personal limits and the equipment available to you
The patient's preferences only
The color of the patient's clothing
Which equipment can be used to assist in moving a person?
Gait Belts
Slider Boards and Sheets
Hydraulic or Mechanical Lifts
All of the above
What should be utilized for safer patient handling when moving a patient?
Co-Workers
Personal Protective Equipment
Medication
Exercise Equipment
Before moving a patient, what should you consider regarding their physical condition?
If they can walk unassisted
If they have a strong and weak side
If they are allergic to any medication
If they have had any recent surgeries
When transferring a patient with a strong and weak side, how should you position them?
Always towards their weak side
In a way that is most comfortable for the caregiver
Always towards their strong side
Based on the room layout or limitations only
What is important to remember about wheelchair transfers?
To have the patient hold onto the wheelchair handles
To make sure the wheelchair footrests are lifted and the wheelchair is locked before moving the patient
To move the patient quickly to the x-ray table
To ensure the patient's feet are on the footrests after the transfer
What is the first step in the Standby Assist Transfer from a wheelchair to a table?
Lock the wheels of the wheelchair
Scoot forward and sit on the edge of the seat
Use the arms of the wheelchair to push down on to stand
Turn slowly until you feel the table behind you
What is the role of the person assisting with the Standby Assist Transfer?
To physically move the patient from the wheelchair to the table
To provide support, instruction, and to step in if needed
To push the wheelchair towards the table
To ensure the patient does not use the wheelchair arms
If the table is too high for the patient to transfer, what should the assistant instruct the patient to use?
A lower chair
A ramp
A step stool
A lifting device
What is the purpose of using a gait belt during an assisted standing pivot transfer?
To lock the wheelchair wheels
To help the patient feel the table against the back of their thighs
To assist patients who can still stand but need help
To instruct the patient of their steps
What is the final step in an assisted standing pivot transfer after the patient has pivoted?
The patient will lock the wheelchair wheels
The patient will grab the table with both hands and take a seat gradually with the technologist's assistance
The technologist will ask the patient how they are feeling
The patient will use the arms of the wheelchair to push down
What is the maximum number of people required to assist in a two-person lift transfer?
One
Two
Three
Four
Before starting a two-person lift, what should the workers do first?
Lock the wheelchair
Communicate to form a plan
Cross the patient's arms over their chest
Lift the patient
What should the strongest worker do during a two-person lift?
Stand in front of the patient
Cradle the patient's thighs and calves
Stand behind the patient and wrap their arms under the patient's axillary region
Lock the wheelchair
What should the second worker do during a two-person lift?
Stand behind the patient
Lock the wheelchair
Squat in front of the patient and cradle their thighs in one hand and calves in the other
Communicate the plan to the patient
What should be done with the wheelchair before lifting the patient?
Push it away from the patient
Lock it and lift the footrests/remove armrests
Leave it as it is
Fold it
How should the patient prepare their arms for a two-person lift?
Stretch them out to the sides
Place them on the workers' shoulders
Cross them over their chest
Hold onto the wheelchair handles
What is the signal to start lifting the patient in a two-person lift?
A verbal countdown
The patient nods their head
The workers feel ready
An alarm sounds
For whom is the hydraulic lift technique primarily intended?
Patients who can stand but require assistance
Patients who cannot stand and are too heavy to lift manually
All patients regardless of their ability to stand or weight
Patients who do not require any assistance with mobility
