Body Positions // Body Mechanics

Question 1

supine

Answer 1

on your back (dorsal)

Question 2

dorsal recumbent

Answer 2

supine position with extremities moderately flexed, legs may be extended

Question 3

fowler’s

Answer 3

45-60 deg.

Question 4

othropnic

Answer 4

90 deg.

Question 5

sims

Answer 5

laying on left side with right knee and hip flexed

Question 6

prone

Answer 6

on stomach (ventral)

Question 7

knee-chest

Answer 7

PT’s weight is supported by the knees and chest, abdomen raised, head turned to one side and arms flexed

Question 8

lithotomy

Answer 8

lying supine with hips and knees flexed, thighs abducted and rotated externally

Question 9

trendelenburg

Answer 9

head low; body and legs elevated at an incline

Question 10

semi-fowler’s

Answer 10

30 deg. // less than 45 deg.

Question 11

provides adequate base of support

Answer 11

feet shoulder width apart

Question 12

distribute weight evenly

Answer 12

align and balance weight on both feet

Question 13

prevents hyperextension

Answer 13

flex knees slightly

Question 14

helps straighten the lumbar curve of the spine; reduces strain

Answer 14

tilt pelvis forward moving buttocks inward, so that glutes are contracted

Question 15

provides support and reduces strain

Answer 15

contract abs in and up

Question 16

provides adequate lung expansion

Answer 16

hold chest up

Question 17

maintain appropriate alignment of spine

Answer 17

keep head erect

Question 18

most efficient body movement

Answer 18

use body mechanics in all activities

Question 19

prevent unnecessary twisting

Answer 19

face your work area

Question 20

less strain than lifting

Answer 20

push, slide, pull heavy objects

Question 21

determine whether a lift needs 2 people

Answer 21

lift twice - mentally and physically

Question 22

use step stool to reach object higher than your chest

Answer 22

do not lift higher than your chest // do not lift/reach above shoulders