Chapter 4, Body Mechanics

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Based on Fairchild's Principles and Techniques of Patient Care, 5e.

Questions and Answers

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
Chapter 4,Box 4-5 (page 80)

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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. Lordosis

Explanation
Chapter 4, page 73

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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 used

Explanation
Chapter 4, page 74

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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. Lumbar

Explanation
Chapter 4, page 72

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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 major

Explanation
Chapter 4, page 71

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Chapter 4, Body Mechanics

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

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

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

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

Which of the following is NOT considered a core muscle?