FREE NURSING AND STUDY GAMES ABOUT BODY

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FREE NURSING AND STUDY GAMES ABOUT BODY

MECHANICS EXAM QUESTIONS

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-Guarantee passing score -16 Questions and Answers -format set of multiple-choice -Expert-Verified Explanation Question 1: Which of the following is contraindicated against good body mechanics?

Answer:

Carry objects away from the midline of your body and try to reach as far as possible.

Question 2: What will you do if a resident start to fall?

Answer:

Assist her to the floor.

Question 3: Body mechanics

Answer:

The way the parts of the body work together when a person moves.

Question 4: When do injuries most likely occur?

Answer:

When you perform tasks that require you to exert yourself forcefully When you perform repetitive movements When you maintain an awkward or static posture

Question 5: Proper body mechanics to use when lifting a heavy object from the floor.

Answer:

Spread feet shoulder-width apart.Bend your knees.Use the muscles in your thighs, upper arms, and shoulders.Hold the object close to body.When standing up, push with the hip and thigh muscles.

Question 6: When an object is heavy consider.

Answer:

Pushing or sliding the object Raise your body and object together Avoid bending and reaching as much as possible.Get help from coworkers when possible for lifting

Question 7: Posture

Answer:

The way a person holds and positions his body.

Question 8: Which of the following statements is true of body mechanics?

Answer:

Body mechanics help save energy and prevent injury.

Question 9: When helping a resident sit up, stand up, or walk, the NA should

Answer:

Bend the knees

Question 10: Which of the following is a way to use proper body mechanics?

Answer:

The NA should stand with her legs shoulder-width apart.

Question 11: Before moving a resident.

Answer:

Agree on a signal. Lift or move on three.

Question 12: To help a resident sit up, stand up, or walk.

Answer:

Place your feet shoulder-width apart. Place one foot in front of the other, and bend your knees.

Question 13: Unsafe conditions should be reported

Answer:

Before accidents occur.

Question 14: When planning to move a patient, two workers lifting together will

Answer:

Reduce the work load by 50%

Question 15: Body mechanics related to alignment

Answer:

Stand with legs shoulder-width apart.Keep the object close when carrying or lifting. Bend your knees when lifting.Point feet and body toward the direction you are moving.Avoid twisting at waist.When making a bed, raise to bed waist high.

Question 16: Any task that you feel you cannot safely do.

Answer:

Should be reported to the nurse.