Chapter 4, Body Mechanics
Based on Fairchild's Principles and Techniques of Patient Care, 5e.
- 1.
Which of the below is an example of good body mechanics?
- A.
Holding a bag of groceries close to your body as you bring it into the house.
- B.
Carrying a toddler on one hip.
- C.
Simultaneously reaching and twisting your body while reaching for a cup from the cabinet.
- D.
Bending at the waist to pick up a bag of flour from your car.
Correct Answer
A. Holding a bag of groceries close to your body as you bring it into the house.Explanation
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- 2.
The lumbar spine should be maintained in its normal or “neutral” position of _____________.
- A.
Kyphosis
- B.
Lordosis
- C.
Flatback
- D.
Swayback
Correct Answer
B. LordosisExplanation
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- 3.
Which of the following can be used as an asset to make performing a lift/transfer easier or more efficient?
- A.
Gravity and momentum
- B.
Another person
- C.
A hand truck, dolly, or lifting equipment
- D.
2 and 3
- E.
All of the above can be used
Correct Answer
E. All of the above can be usedExplanation
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- 4.
The __________ area of the spine is where most injuries due to lifting or associated activities occur.
- A.
Cervical
- B.
Thoracic
- C.
Lumbar
- D.
All of these have an equal risk for injury
Correct Answer
C. LumbarExplanation
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- 5.
Which of the following is NOT considered a core muscle?
- A.
Pectoralis major
- B.
Transverse abdominis
- C.
Lumbar multifidus
- D.
External and internal obliques
Correct Answer
A. Pectoralis majorExplanation
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