Chapter 4, Body Mechanics

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    Which of the below is an example of good body mechanics?

    • Holding a bag of groceries close to your body as you bring it into the house.
    • Carrying a toddler on one hip.
    • Simultaneously reaching and twisting your body while reaching for a cup from the cabinet.
    • Bending at the waist to pick up a bag of flour from your car.
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Based on Fairchild's Principles and Techniques of Patient Care, 5e.

Body Mechanics Quizzes & Trivia

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  • 2. 

    Which of the following can be used as an asset to make performing a lift/transfer easier or more efficient?

    • Gravity and momentum

    • Another person

    • A hand truck, dolly, or lifting equipment

    • 2 and 3

    • All of the above can be used

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the above can be used
    Explanation
    Chapter 4, page 74

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  • 3. 

    The __________ area of the spine is where most injuries due to lifting or associated activities occur.

    • Cervical

    • Thoracic

    • Lumbar

    • All of these have an equal risk for injury

    Correct Answer
    A. Lumbar
    Explanation
    Chapter 4, page 72

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  • 4. 

    The lumbar spine should be maintained in its normal or “neutral” position of _____________.

    • Kyphosis

    • Lordosis

    • Flatback

    • Swayback

    Correct Answer
    A. Lordosis
    Explanation
    Chapter 4, page 73

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  • 5. 

    Which of the following is NOT considered a core muscle?

    • Pectoralis major

    • Transverse abdominis

    • Lumbar multifidus

    • External and internal obliques

    Correct Answer
    A. Pectoralis major
    Explanation
    Chapter 4, page 71

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