Test 2--Chapter 16 Body Mechanics

Question 1

What is body mechanics?

Answer 1

using the body in an efficient and careful way.

Question 2

What are the three aspects of body mechanics?

Answer 2

• Good posture
• Balance
• Using your strongest and largest muscles for work

Question 3

What are the principles of body mechanics?

Answer 3

1. body alignment
2. base of support

Question 4

What should you do to avoid lifting something or someone heavy?

Answer 4

Push, slide, or pull

Question 5

What are the three components of good body mechanics?

Answer 5

• Bend your knees and squat to lift a heavy object.
• Do not bend from the waist; it causes strain on small back muscles.
• Hold items close to your body and base of support.

Question 6

Ergonomics

Answer 6

the science of designing the job to fit the worker.

Question 7

What is MSD?

Answer 7

musculoskeletal disorder

injuries and disorders of the muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, and cartilage

Question 8

What is the goal of ergonomics?

Answer 8

• to eliminate a serious and disabling work-related musculoskeletal disorder (MSD).

Question 9

What are the risk factors for MSDs?

Answer 9

• Force
• Repeating action
• Awkward postures
• Heavy lifting

Question 10

What are the signs and symptoms of back injuries?

Answer 10

• Pain when trying to assume a normal posture
• Decreased mobility
• Pain when standing or rising from a seated position

Question 11

What are the benefits of position changes to patients?

Answer 11

• Promote comfort and well-being
• Promote breathing
• Promote circulation
• Help prevent pressure ulcers and contractures

Question 12

How often should a person be repositioned?

Answer 12

Every 2 hours

Question 13

What are the guidelines to safely position a person?

Answer 13

• Use good body mechanics.
• Ask a co-worker to help you if needed.
• Explain the procedure to the person.
• Be gentle when moving the person.
• Provide for privacy.
• Use pillows as directed by the nurse for support and alignment.
• Provide for comfort after positioning.
• Place the signal light within reach after positioning.
• Complete a safety check before leaving the room.

Question 14

What is Fowler’s position?

Answer 14

The head of the bed is raised between 45 and 60 degrees.

Question 15

What is supine position?

Answer 15

Back lying position

Question 16

Prone position

Answer 16

The person lies on the abdomen with the head turned to one side.

Question 17

Lateral position

Answer 17

Side lying position

Question 18

Sims position

Answer 18

This is a left side-lying position.

Question 19

Chair position

Answer 19

• Persons who sit in chairs must hold their upper bodies and heads erect.
• The nurse may ask you to put a small pillow between the person’s lower back and the chair.
• A pillow is not used behind the back if restraints are used.
• Some people require postural supports to keep them in good alignment