Deck 16: Body Mechanics

Question 1

When you need to lift a heavy object,which action is correct?

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

Answer 1

Bend your knees and squat.

Question 2

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

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

Answer 2

Fowler's

Question 3

Which statement about WMSDs 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 WMSDs.
D)The arms and back are often affected.

Answer 3

Nursing assistants are at low risk for developing WMSDs.

Question 4

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 5

When giving bedside care,the bed should be

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 6

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

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

Question 7

The dorsal recumbent position also is called _____ position.

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

Question 8

Which is not a risk factor for work-related musculo-skeletal disorders (WMSDs)?

A)Force
B)Performing the same motion frequently
C)Awkward positions
D)A wide base of support

Question 9

To use good body mechanics,you should do all of 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 10

The science of designing the job to fit the worker is

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

Question 11

Using the body in an efficient and careful way is

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

Question 12

The amount of physical effort needed to perform a task is

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

Question 13

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 14

Good body mechanics involve all of the following except

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

Question 15

According to OSHA,all the following activities are related to back injuries except

A)Moving a person who is combative
B)Re-positioning a person in a bed or chair
C)Bending to bathe a person or to change linens
D)Using a mechanical lift and following the manufacturer's instructions

Question 16

The back-lying position is _____ position.

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

Question 17

The side-lying position is _____ position.

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

Question 18

The 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 an object rests
D)Ergonomics

Question 19

You need a wide base of support

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

Question 20

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

A)Pushing
B)Pulling
C)Sliding
D)Lifting

Question 21

When a resident is in bed,the person is re-positioned at least every

A)Hour
B)2 hours
C)4 hours
D)Shift

Question 22

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 23

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 24

Frequent 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 25

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

A)Side-lying position
B)Sitting position
C)Back-lying position
D)Dorsal recumbent position

Question 26

Before re-positioning a person,you need all of 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 27

Which position is not tolerated by most older persons?

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

Question 28

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

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

Question 29

A person in the prone position lies on his or her

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

Question 30

Which position is not comfortable for most older persons?

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

Question 31

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 32

Which action is correct when you are positioning a person in bed?

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 33

Before re-positioning a person,you need all of the following information from the nurse and the care plan except

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

Question 34

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 35

Which is a semi-sitting position?

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