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Body Mechanics and Ergonomics for Patients Answers

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Which of the following is the correct definition of body mechanics?

A
the study of how the body moves, including balance and coordination
B
the science of how people’s bodies can remain safe in the workplace
C
the study of how athletic a person is
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Which of the following employees are following ergonomic principles? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
A nurses realizes that a load is too heavy to lift on her own, so she asks another nurse to help her.
B
A technician lifts a heavy load on his own, even though it is too heavy for him to carry.
C
A physician’s assistant lifts and carries a heavy load that is manageable, and wears a back brace for support.
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Which of the following are types of movement related to body mechanics?

A
rotating
B
bending
C
twisting
D
flipping
E
reaching
F
jumping
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Use the drop-down tool to select the word or phrase that completes each sentence.When your muscles lengthen and then become shorter, this is known as posture/bendingtwisting/rotatingextension/contraction. When you are working with something, you should face it directly rather than twistingliftingpushing. If you have to liftreachpull something, you should use a ladder. Rather than lifting something, you should try to push or pullextend or contractbend or reach it instead.

A
posture/bending
B
twisting/rotating
C
extension/contraction
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Use the drop-down tool to select the word that completes each sentence.If you hold a weight straight out in front of you, and the force rotates around to your back, this is an example of torquetensionelasticity. When you lift weights with your arm, and your arm muscles flex, this causes tensionelasticitytorque.After you finish lifting weights with your arms, the arm muscles go back to normal due to torqueelasticitytension.

A
torque
B
tension
C
elasticity
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What are some of the goals of ergonomics? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
keeping employees safe
B
helping workers lose weight
C
improving workplace productivity
D
enhancing staff motivation
E
making patients happy
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If you perform the same motion over and over again, you are at risk for getting a

A
repetitive strain injury.
B
broken bone.
C
repeated fracture.
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Which of the following scenarios reflect ergonomic principles in the workplace? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
An employer provides magazines for workers to read during lunch.
B
An employer encourages workers to take short breaks when they sit for long periods of time.
C
An employer provides back braces for people who do heavy lifting.
D
An employer removes ladders from the workplace because they are dangerous.
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What are some ways that workers can prevent ergonomic injuries? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
Carry loads in the center of the body.
B
Wear shoes with rubber soles.
C
Maintain a healthy diet.
D
Use leg muscles to lift something heavy.
E
Carry heavy loads under one arm.
F
Work overtime as needed.
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Which of the following statements is true about ergonomics in health care?

A
does not affect everyone who works in health care
B
affects all types of healthcare careers
C
is used only to prevent injuries related to patients
D
can help workers get into good physical shape
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Use the drop-down tool to select whether the ergonomic issue applies to clinical or nonclinical careers. Standing for long periods of time is an ergonomic issue that applies primarily to clinicalnonclinical careers. Pushing patients in a wheelchair is an ergonomic issue that applies primarily to clinicalnonclinical careers. Sitting for long periods of time is an ergonomic issue that applies primarily to clinicalnonclinical careers. Keeping awkward positions, such as when holding equipment, is an ergonomic issue that applies primarily to clinicalnonclinical careers.Using a computer for extended hours is an ergonomic issue that applies primarily to clinicalnonclinical careers.

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clinical
B
nonclinical

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