Body Mechanics

Front

For whom is proper body mechanics especially useful? Options: “Those preparing for a marathon and those needing to get into shape”, “Patients who need to lose weight for health reasons”, “People who want to complete strength training”, “Patients in rehab and geriatric patients adapting to limitations”

Back

Patients in rehab and geriatric patients adapting to limitations

Front

________ is the most common injury experienced by health care workers.

Back

back injury

Front

What is the USE of placing a patient in Fowlers position?

Back

An older patient in a hospital room has respiratory problems.

Front

Why would a patient need to be in the Prone position?

Back

Back treatment or examination

Front

What should a health care worker do first if a patient starts falling?

Back

Lower patient to closest flat surface

Front

_________ are the strongest muscles in your body.

Back

Legs

Front

What is ergonomics?

Back

Positioning the body in ways that prevent injury

Front

How should employees and patients move their feet when preparing to move in a different direction?

Back

In short pivots until they point in the direction they want to travel.

Front

In what position is a patient lying on the back?

Back

Supine

Front

Why should your feet be shoulder-width apart when lifting?

Back

Helps you maintain balance