Question 1

Learning to apply proper/protective body mechanics when performing tasks&#10;A) will result in less fatigue at the end of the day.&#10;B) will decrease your chances of being injured on the job.&#10;C) both a and b&#10;D) none of the above

Accepted Answer

Learning and applying proper/protective body mechanics when performing tasks will result in less fatigue at the end of the day and decrease the chances of being injured on the job. Therefore, both options A and B are correct.

Question 2

Protective body mechanics rules include:&#10;A) use good posture&#10;B) position your body close to the load being lifted&#10;C) bend your knees&#10;D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

All three options are important rules for protective body mechanics. Good posture helps to align the spine and reduce strain on the muscles and joints. Positioning the body close to the load being lifted reduces the strain on the back muscles, and bending the knees helps to engage the leg muscles and avoid back strain. All of these rules should be followed to avoid injury and promote safe lifting practices.

Question 3

When an action requires physical effort, you should&#10;A) use the largest muscles or groups of muscles as possible.&#10;B) use as few muscles as possible to avoid straining them.&#10;C) only pull.&#10;D) only push.

Accepted Answer

Using the largest muscles or groups of muscles as possible distributes the physical effort and reduces the strain on any one muscle or muscle group. This also ensures that the action is done efficiently and effectively.

Question 4

The correct positioning of a patient is referred to as&#10;A) therapeutic positioning.&#10;B) body mechanics.&#10;C) diagnostic positioning.&#10;D) body alignment.

Accepted Answer

Body alignment refers to the correct positioning of a patient to maintain proper posture and prevent strain on muscles and joints. Therapeutic positioning refers to specific positions used to treat or prevent certain conditions, while diagnostic positioning is used to obtain medical images or tests. Body mechanics refers to the proper use of the body to perform tasks and avoid injury.

Question 5

The knee-chest position is a bent posture with the patient's knees and chest on the examination table.

Accepted Answer

The knee-chest position is indeed a bent posture with the patient's knees and chest on the examination table.

Question 6

Draping is usually done for privacy during body mechanics.

Accepted Answer

Draping is primarily done to maintain the patient's modesty and warmth, not specifically for body mechanics.

Question 7

A drape is a non-ambulatory patient.

Accepted Answer

A drape refers to a piece of cloth or other material intended to cover or decorate something, not a patient's mobility status.

Deck 8: Body Mechanics: Positioning, Moving, and Transporting Patients