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- 1. Multiple Choice
What is an example of a body mechanic injury?A scratchA bruiseHurting your back while rotating a resident.Dropping a patient on the floor. - 2. Multiple ChoiceShould you take breaks from lifting after a long period of time?No i'm strongYesNo,I can lift anything because I go to the gym
- 3. Multiple ChoiceDoes slouching/slumping cause lower back pain?YesNo
- 4. Multiple ChoicePoor body mechanics often cause____?Increased StressBack
ProblemsDropping PatientsAll of the Above - 5. Multiple ChoiceIn lifting or transferring a patient, what is the rule of thumb?Never attempt to lift more than 75% of your body weightAlways tell the patient to walk on their own.Never attempt to lift more than 35% of your body weightAlways ask for assistance when you can do it yourself
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhat part of your body should you lift with?Your HeartYour LegsYour BackYour Hands
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhen lifting a patient, why are we asked to use our arms and legs and not our back?There is no differenceArms and legs are more flexible than our back.Leg muscles are stronger and larger muscles that are capable of greater work without injury.
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is contraindicated against good body mechanics?Avoid bending from the waist because this will in time strain the lower back.Work at a height or level that is comfortable and easy for you.Carry the objects away from the midline of your body and try to reach as far as possibleDo whatever
- 9. Multiple ChoiceBody mechanics is a term to describe the ways we move as we go about our daily lives. It includes how we hold our bodies when we sit, stand, lift, carry, bend and sleep.TrueFalse
- 10. Multiple ChoiceThe definition of body mechanics is which of the following?Body mechanics is the utilization of incorrect muscles that are used every day.Body mechanics is the utilization of all our tired and aching muscles.Body mechanics is the utilization of correct muscles to complete a task safe and efficiency, without undue strain or stress on any muscles or joints.Body mechanics explains how to strain our backs.
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