Safety , and body Mechanics Flashcards

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Hospital Fires are caused by ?

A

Spontaneous combustion , open flames , cigarette smokers and electricity

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Fire Prevention considered as 2 which is ?

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RACE - Rescue , Alarm , Contain and Extinguish
PASS - Pull the Pin , Aim at base of fire , Squeeze and Sweep

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3
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Do not string electrical cords across doorways or other traffic patterns is ?

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Falls and Collisions

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4
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Is the study of the human body in relation to the working environment
Like work-related musculoskeletal disorder ?

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Ergonomics

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5
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The principles of proper body alignment, movement, and balance is ?

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Body Mechanics

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Rules of Body Mechanics

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  1. Provide a broad base of support.
  2. Work at a comfortable height.
  3. When lifting, bend your knees, and keep your back straight.
  4. Keep your load well balanced and close to your body.
  5. Roll or push a heavy object
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Keep your feet apart Place one foot slightly ahead of the other and Flex your knees is by ?

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Provide a broad base of support

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When lifting, bend your knees, and keep your back straight is by ?

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Work at a comfortable height
Which Avoid twisting and overstretching

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9
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Concepts & Principles of body mechanics ?

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Base of support
Centre of gravity
Line of gravity

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Reasons for the use of proper body
mechanics ?

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To avoid excessive fatigue ,muscle strains or tears , skeletal injuries , Injury to the patient
and Injury to assisting staff members

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