1 Good body mechanics involve a Having an upright posture b

Last updated: 3/11/2023

1 Good body mechanics involve a Having an upright posture b Having a narrow base of support c Using the muscles in the back and lower arms d Lifting a heavy object alone 2 Which is an example of good alignment a Being slumped in a bed Sitting upright in a chair b c Leaning to the side in a wheelchair d Walking with the head down and the back bent forward 3 Which action shows poor body mechanics a Holding an object close to your body b Facing the direction you are working to prevent twisting cLeaning over a raised bed rail to give care d Using both hands and arms to lift an object 4 You need to move a large chair in a resident s room You should a Push or slide the chair b Lift and carry the chair c Ask the nurse to move the chair for you d Pull the chair using quick jerking motions 5 The purpose of ergonomics is to a Reduce stress on the worker s body b Safely position the person c Promote quality of life d Use good body mechanics 6 Risk of MSDS decreases with a Repeating actions b Awkward postures c Avoiding manual lifting when possible Greater force d 7 Which statement about back injuries is true a Back injuries cannot be prevented b Pain when assuming a normal posture is a symptom c Nursing center staff are at low risk d Bending when making beds does not cause back injuries 8 Regular work tasks include moving persons in bed transfers to and from bed dressing and giving bed baths These activities a Place you at risk for injury b Are safe if you usually use good body mechanics c Cannot be included in safe handling program planning d Cannot be done safely 9 You ask about safe handling practices during a job interview Which reply communicates a commitment to safe handling a You will not get hurt if you use good body mechanics Why do you ask Do you have back problems b You look healthy lam sure you will be fine