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

Question 1

Learning to apply proper/protective body mechanics when performing tasks

A) will result in less fatigue at the end of the day.
B) will decrease your chances of being injured on the job.
C) both a and b
D) none of the above

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Protective body mechanics rules include:

A) use good posture
B) position your body close to the load being lifted
C) bend your knees
D) all of the above

Answer 2

D

Question 3

When an action requires physical effort, you should

A) use the largest muscles or groups of muscles as possible.
B) use as few muscles as possible to avoid straining them.
C) only pull.
D) only push.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

The correct positioning of a patient is referred to as

A) therapeutic positioning.
B) body mechanics.
C) diagnostic positioning.
D) body alignment.

Question 5

The knee-chest position is 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.

Question 7

A drape is a non-ambulatory patient.