Question 1

When you are moving and object and you want to change the direction of the movement,you should pivot.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

When moving a patient up in bed,use a pull sheet to avoid friction on the patient's skin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

After turning the client,the very last step in any turning procedure is to

Accepted Answer

A) wash your hands. 
B) straighten out the covers. 
C) wait ten minutes to see if the client is comfortable. 
D) report to your immediate supervisor that you have changed the client's position. 
A) wash your hands. 
B) straighten out the covers. 
C) wait ten minutes to see if the client is comfortable. 
D) report to your immediate supervisor that you have changed the client's position.

Question 4

When taking a client in a wheelchair down a steep ramp you should

Accepted Answer

A) walk backwards holding the chair and moving it carefully down the ramp. 
B) face forward pulling the chair behind you. 
C) walk backwards pulling the chair from its front end. 
D) face forward pushing the chair ahead of you. 
A) walk backwards holding the chair and moving it carefully down the ramp. 
B) face forward pulling the chair behind you. 
C) walk backwards pulling the chair from its front end. 
D) face forward pushing the chair ahead of you.

Question 5

Dorsal lithotomy position means the client:

Accepted Answer

A) is on their left side; right leg bent 
B) has bent knees and legs separated 
C) is on their knees; head on pillow 
D) is flat on their back; head and knees raised 
A) is on their left side; right leg bent 
B) has bent knees and legs separated 
C) is on their knees; head on pillow 
D) is flat on their back; head and knees raised

Question 6

Trendelenburg position means the client is:

Accepted Answer

A) lying on their back with their head about one foot below the level of their knees 
B) flat on their back 
C) on their stomach 
D) on their back; head slightly raised 
A) lying on their back with their head about one foot below the level of their knees 
B) flat on their back 
C) on their stomach 
D) on their back; head slightly raised

Question 7

The acronym SAFE is a way for the personal care provider to remember the key principles of safe body mechanics.SAFE refers to:

Accepted Answer

A) set,anchor,force ensure 
B) secure,angle,face,ensure 
C) set,angle,face,ensure 
D) set,anchor,face,ensure 
A) set,anchor,force ensure 
B) secure,angle,face,ensure 
C) set,angle,face,ensure 
D) set,anchor,face,ensure

Question 8

The arrangement of the body in a straight line is known as body alignment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Dorsal recumbent position refers to lying down or reclining.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 8: Body Mechanics: Positioning, Moving, and Transporting Clients

When you are moving and object and you want to change the direction of the movement,you should pivot.

When moving a patient up in bed,use a pull sheet to avoid friction on the patient's skin.

After turning the client,the very last step in any turning procedure is to

When taking a client in a wheelchair down a steep ramp you should

Dorsal lithotomy position means the client:

Trendelenburg position means the client is:

The acronym SAFE is a way for the personal care provider to remember the key principles of safe body mechanics.SAFE refers to:

The arrangement of the body in a straight line is known as body alignment.

Dorsal recumbent position refers to lying down or reclining.

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