Deck 12: Body Mechanics

Question 1

The dorsal recumbent position also is called

A) The supine position
B) Fowler's position
C) Sims' position
D) The prone position

Answer 1

The supine position

Question 2

Which statement about work-related musculo-skeletal disorders (MSDs) is incorrect?

A) They can develop slowly over time.
B) They can occur from one event.
C) Nursing assistants are at low risk for developing MSDs.
D) The arms and back are often affected.

Answer 2

Nursing assistants are at low risk for developing MSDs.

Question 3

You can push, pull, slide, or lift an object. Which is correct?

A) Pushing is easier than pulling.
B) Pulling is easier than pushing.
C) Sliding is always safest.
D) Lifting is safer than sliding.

Answer 3

Pushing is easier than pulling.

Question 4

A patient is lying on her left side. Her upper leg is sharply flexed. Her lower arm is behind her. This position is

A) The supine position
B) Fowler's position
C) Sims' position
D) The prone position

Question 5

The back-lying position is

A) The supine position
B) Fowler's position
C) Sims' position
D) The prone position

Question 6

The science of designing a job to fit the worker is

A) Body mechanics
B) Ergonomics
C) Job science
D) Posture science

Question 7

Good body alignment is needed

A) When standing
B) When sitting
C) When lying down
D) For all activities

Question 8

Which is not a risk factor for musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs)?

A) Unexpected or sudden motions
B) Performing the same motion frequently
C) Awkward positions
D) A wide base of support

Question 9

Which is not a cause of back disorders?

A) Reaching while lifting
B) Staying in one position too long
C) Bending or twisting while lifting
D) Facing the direction of your work

Question 10

To use good body mechanics, do the following except

A) Avoid sudden or jerky movements
B) Avoid twisting your body
C) Bend at the waist
D) Face the direction of your work

Question 11

You need a good base of support

A) For lifting and moving
B) For balance
C) To prevent friction and shearing
D) When bending from the waist

Question 12

When giving bedside care, the bed is

A) At its highest horizontal level
B) At its lowest horizontal level
C) Raised so it is close to your waist
D) In Fowler's position

Question 13

Using the body in an efficient and careful way is

A) Body mechanics
B) Base of support
C) Ergonomics
D) Posture

Question 14

Base of support is

A) The way the head, trunk, arms, and legs are aligned with one another
B) Posture
C) The area on which on object rests
D) Ergonomics

Question 15

The amount of effort needed to perform a task is

A) Ergonomics
B) Force
C) MSD
D) Posture

Question 16

The side-lying position is

A) The supine position
B) Fowler's position
C) Sims' position
D) The lateral position

Question 17

Body alignment is

A) The way the head, trunk, arms, and legs are aligned with one another
B) The same as body mechanics
C) The base of support
D) Ergonomics

Question 18

Good body mechanics involves the following except

A) Good posture and balance
B) Using muscles in your shoulders, upper arms, thighs, and hips for work
C) Using the muscles in your back and lower arms to lift heavy objects
D) A wide base of support

Question 19

A patient has the head of her bed elevated 60 degrees. This position is

A) The supine position
B) Fowler's position
C) Sims' position
D) The prone position

Question 20

You need to lift a heavy object. You should

A) Bend your hips and knees
B) Bend from your waist
C) Hold the item away from you
D) Lift the object above your chest

Question 21

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires employers to make reasonable attempts to prevent or reduce hazards.

Question 22

A person is positioned in Sims' position. For good alignment

A) The bed is flat
B) The head of the bed is raised 30 degrees
C) The head of the bed is raised 60 degrees
D) The head of the bed is raised and the foot of the bed is lowered

Question 23

A person in the prone position lies on his or her

A) Back
B) Abdomen
C) Right side
D) Left side

Question 24

To sit in a chair, a person must be able to

A) Stay awake
B) Hold the upper body and head erect
C) Support the feet
D) Sit without pillows

Question 25

After making a bed, you feel pain in your lower back. When should you report this?

A) As soon as possible
B) Before you take your break
C) Only if the pain gets worse
D) When you report off duty

Question 26

To protect yourself from injury it is best to

A) Work alone
B) Lift with forceful movements
C) Bend while lifting
D) Avoid lifting whenever possible

Question 27

Before repositioning a person, you need the following information from the nurse and the care plan except

A) Where to place pillows
B) What positioning devices to use
C) When to change or straighten linens
D) What observations to report and record

Question 28

To avoid causing pain when positioning a person, you must

A) Move the person quickly
B) Use an assist device for moving all persons
C) Allow the person time to tell you if movement is painful
D) Raise the head of the bed slightly before moving the person

Question 29

A resident is positioned in a chair. Which will not provide good alignment?

A) The person holds the upper body and head erect.
B) The person's back and buttocks are against the back of the chair.
C) The person's feet are flat on the floor.
D) The backs of the person's knees are against the edge of the seat.

Question 30

In the prone position, small pillows are placed

A) Under the head and neck, under the upper thigh, and against the back
B) Under the head, abdomen, and lower legs
C) Under the head and shoulders, arms and hands, and lower back
D) Where the person prefers

Question 31

Regular position changes

A) Help prevent pressure ulcers and contractures
B) Protect you from injury and falls
C) Cause discomfort and restlessness
D) Are not done unless ordered by the doctor

Question 32

A patient needs a postural support when sitting in a chair. The postural support

A) Is a restraint
B) Is used under paralyzed arms
C) Helps keep the person in good alignment
D) Is used for wheelchair and bed transfers

Question 33

Which will not increase your risk for injury?

A) Poor physical condition
B) Poor posture
C) Reaching over bed rails
D) Working with smooth, even movements

Question 34

Before repositioning a person, you need the following information from the nurse and the care plan except

A) Position limits ordered by the doctor
B) How often to turn and reposition the person
C) When to wash your hands
D) What skin care measures and exercises to perform

Question 35

The nurse asks you to position a patient in the lateral position. This position is

A) A side-lying position
B) A sitting position
C) The back-lying position
D) The dorsal recumbent position

Question 36

To safely position a person, do the following

A) Work with sudden, forceful movements
B) Keep the bed in the lowest horizontal position
C) Bend from the waist
D) Use pillows as directed for support and alignment

Question 37

A resident is in bed. How often is the person repositioned?

A) At least every hour
B) At least every 2 hours
C) At least every 4 hours
D) At least every shift

Question 38

Which is a semi-sitting position?

A) Fowler's position
B) The supine position
C) The dorsal recumbent position
D) Sims' position