M Part II

Question 1

Principles of proper body alignment, movement and balance

Answer 1

Body mechanics

Question 2

Significance of body mechanics

Answer 2

1. Effective strength is increased
2. Prevent muscle strain

Question 3

Three concepts of essential to understanding principles of body mechanics

Answer 3

1. Base of support
2. Center of Gravity
3. Line of gravity

Question 4

[..] Portion of body in contact with the floor
[..] normal base of support

Answer 4

Base of support
4-8 m

Question 5

A [..] of support provides stability for body position and movement

Answer 5

Broad base

Question 6

Center of body weight
Point around which body weight is balance.
Located in the midportion of pelvis or S2

Answer 6

Center of Gravity

Question 7

Center of gravity depends on:
1. [..]
2. [..]

Answer 7

body built
gender

Question 8

An imaginary vertical line passing through the center of gravity
-90 deg or perp to base of support

Answer 8

Line of gravity

Question 9

The body is most stable when the line of gravity [..] the base of support

Answer 9

bisects

Question 10

Leading cause of injury to HCP in all HCI

Answer 10

Constant abuse of the spine from moving and lifting

Question 11

Rules of body mechanics are based on [..]

Answer 11

laws of gravity

Question 12

When an object is balanced, it is [..] and [..]

Answer 12

firm and stable

Question 13

require good posture which means that the body is in alignment with all the parts in balance

Answer 13

Safety Body Mechanics

Question 14

[correct upright posture is accomplished by] Holding the chest up and slightly forward with the waist extended

Answer 14

This allows lungs to expand properly and fill the capacity

Question 15

[correct upright posture is accomplished by:] Holding head erect with the chin held in.

Answer 15

This puts spine in proper alignment and there’s no curve in the neck

Question 16

[correct upright posture is accomplished by:] Standing with the feet parallel and at right angles to lower legs. The feet should be [..] apart.

Answer 16

4-8” apart
Keep body wt equally distributed with feet

Question 17

[correct upright posture is accomplished by:] Keeping the knees slightly bent

Answer 17

they act as shock absorbers for the body

Question 18

[correct upright posture is accomplished by:] Keeping the buttocks in and abdomen up and in.

Answer 18

This prevents strain on the back and abdominal muscles

Question 19

[risks for picking up or lifting heavy objects] 1. When picking up an object from the floor, [..]

Answer 19

bend the knees and lower the body. DO NOT BEND FROM WAIST.

Question 20

[risks for picking up or lifting heavy objects] 2. The biceps are the strongest arm muscle and are effective when pulling,

Answer 20

PULL HEAVY OBJECTS INSTEAD OF PUSHING.

Question 21

[risks for picking up or lifting heavy objects] 3. Always PROTECT THE SPINE, rather than twisting,

Answer 21

change foot position instead. Always keep the body balanced.

Question 22

[risks for picking up or lifting heavy objects] 4. When assisting a patient to move, balance the weight over both feet and keep the feet together, rather than one foot ahead of the other.

Answer 22

Stand close to patient, flex the gluteal muscles, and bend the knees to support the load. Use arm and leg muscles to assist in the move

Question 23

[risks for picking up or lifting heavy objects] 5. Make certain that the [..]

Answer 23

Floor area is clear of all object