Chapter 6

Question 1

Body mechanics

Answer 1

Defined as the safest and most efficient methods of using your body to gain a mechanical advantage

Question 2

Lordosis

Answer 2

In this posture, the stomach is too anterior and the buttocks are too posterior. Causing excessive stress on the lumbar region of the back.

Question 3

Kyphosis

Answer 3

In this posture, the shoulders are rolled coward, which results in fatigue of the lower back and increases pressure on every region of the spine.

Question 4

Power lift

Answer 4

Is the technique that offered you the best defense against injury and protects the patient with a safe and stable movement

Question 5

Power grip

Answer 5

Gives you the maximum force from the hands. That is, your palm and fingers should come in complete contact with the object and all fingers should be bent at the same angle

Question 6

Emergency move

Answer 6

Should be performed when there is an immediate danger to the patient or the rescuer.

Question 7

Urgent move

Answer 7

Us performed when the latest. Is suffering an immediate threat to life abs the patient must be moved quickly and transported for care.

Question 8

Nonurgent move

Answer 8

One in which no immediate threat to life exists. And the patient can be moved in a normal manner when ready for transport.