Ch 17 Vocab

Question 1

Base of Support

Answer 1

Area on which object rests

Question 2

Body alignment (aka posture)

Answer 2

Posture - way head, trunk, arms, legs are lined up with each other

Question 3

Body Mechanics

Answer 3

Using body in efficient and careful way

Question 4

Dorsal Recumbent Position

Supine

Answer 4

Back laying position (supine)

Question 5

Ergonomics

Answer 5

Science of designing job to fit worker (ergo= work, nomos= law)

Question 6

Fowler’s Position

Answer 6

Semi-sitting - head of bead raised 45-60 degrees

Question 7

Lateral Position

Answer 7

Side-laying (either side)

Question 8

Prone Position

Answer 8

Lying on abdomen with head turned one side

Question 9

Sim’s Position

Aka semi-prone side Position

Answer 9

Left side-laying, right leg flexed (not on lower leg), left arm behind personi

Question 10

Supine Position
(Aka dorsal recumbent)

Answer 10

Back-lying (dorsal recumbent)

Question 11

Work-related musculo-skeletal disorders

Answer 11

Injuries/disorders of muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints,& cartilage (made worse by work)

Question 12

MSD (abbreviation)

Answer 12

Musculo-Skeletal Disorder

Question 13

OSHA (abbreviation)

Answer 13

Occupational Safety and Health Administration