Body Mechanics

Question 1

The nurse is conducting range of motion exercises and moves the left arm away from the body.

Answer 1

Abduction

Question 2

A patient who had right hip surgery should have a foam device to keep leg from moving toward the body.

Answer 2

Adduction

Question 3

The nurse places a pillow under the patients forearms to keep upper arms parallel to patients body.

Answer 3

Alignment

Question 4

The nurse keeps feet at shoulder width apart in preparation for lifting patient up in bed.

Answer 4

Base of support

Question 5

The study of how muscles and body posture helps prevent injuries.

Answer 5

Body mechanics

Question 6

Immobility contributes to

Answer 6

contractures

Question 7

An abnormal shortening of a muscle.

Answer 7

contractures

Question 8

Terms to describe dorsal

Answer 8

supine, flat on back

Question 9

Supine position with extremities flexed

Answer 9

Dorsal recumbent

Question 10

Bending feet backwards

Answer 10

Dorsiflexion

Question 11

Return body part to normal position.

Answer 11

Extension

Question 12

Movement of joint increases angle between two adjoining joints.

Answer 12

Extension

Question 13

Movement of joint decreases angle between two adjoining joints.

Answer 13

Flexion.

Question 14

Head of bed is raised 45-60 degrees

Answer 14

Fowlers

Question 15

Other name for knee-chest position.

Answer 15

Genupectoral

Question 16

Extreme extension of a limb.

Answer 16

Hyperextension

Question 17

Inability to move

Answer 17

Immobility

Question 18

Pressure ulcers may result from

Answer 18

immobility

Question 19

Connections between bones

Answer 19

Joints

Question 20

In supine position with knees flexed and feet on stirrups

Answer 20

Lithotomy

Question 21

This position may be used for pelvic exams.

Answer 21

Lithotomy

Question 22

The person who is ________can move around.

Answer 22

Mobile

Question 23

A back injury is classified as

Answer 23

Musculoskeletal disorder

Question 24

The COPD patient breathes better in this position.

Answer 24

Orthopneic

Question 25

To turn your hand down

Answer 25

Pronation

Question 26

Lying face down

Answer 26

Prone

Question 27

To move muscles and joints to on patients with decreased mobility.

Answer 27

Range of motion exercises

Question 28

To lie on side with knees and thighs drawn upward.

Answer 28

Sims

Question 29

To turn palm of hand up.

Answer 29

Supination

Question 30

Patients head is lower than lower extremities.

Answer 30

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