Deck 16: Body Mechanics

Question 1

The science of designing the job to fit the worker is

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

Answer 1

Ergonomics

Question 2

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

Answer 2

For balance

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Raised so it is close to your waist

Question 4

To use good body mechanics,you should 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 5

The amount of physical effort needed to perform a task is

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

Question 6

Using the body in an efficient and careful way is

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

Question 7

Good body mechanics involves the following except

A)Good posture and balance
B)Using your strongest and largest muscles for work
C)Standing with your feet together for a narrow base of support
D)Good body alignnment

Question 8

You need to lift a heavy object.You should

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

Question 9

Good body alignment is needed

A)When standing
B)When sitting
C)When lying down
D)A,B,and C

Question 10

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 11

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 12

The dorsal recumbent position also is called

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

Question 13

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

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

Question 14

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 15

Body alignment is

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

Question 16

A resident 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 17

The side-lying position is

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

Question 18

Which statement about 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.

Question 19

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

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

Question 20

The back-lying position is

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

Question 21

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 22

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 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

Which is a semi-sitting position?

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

Question 25

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 26

Persons with heart and respiratory disorders usually breathe easier in which position?

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

Question 27

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 28

According to OSHA,the following activities are related to back injuries in nursing centers except

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

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

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 31

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 32

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 33

To safely position a person,you need to

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 34

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 35

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 36

Which is not a cause of back disorders?

A)Poor physical condition
B)Maintaining a bent posture
C)Slippery floors
D)Using smooth,even movements

Question 37

In the prone position,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 38

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