Body Mechanics Flashcards
1
Q
Primary mechanism of injury
A
Transferring
Lifting
Responding to unanticipated movement by patient
2
Q
Use ____ lever arm when lifting or carrying
A
Short
3
Q
Move feet and position feet in direction of planned movement to avoid
A
Twisting body
4
Q
Always _____ an object rather than _____ the object - only _____ the object when you cannot ___ the object
A
Push, lift, pull, push
5
Q
T/F just because you bend your knees, you are lifting correctly
A
F must keep a neutral spine
6
Q
Avoid simultaneous _____ with rotation when lifting or reaching
A
Trunk Flexion
7
Q
Low back pain effects ______ of pts
A
32-63 percent
Most at risk within first 4 years of employment
