Mr. Bailey Intro Test One Questions & Answers 100% Correct!

Health care workers frequently suffer _____injuries because of improper lifting or moving of patients and/or objects. - ANSWER-back Good body mechanics include: - ANSWER-•balance •alignment •proper movement Balance - ANSWER-• Stable Base of support •Having a broad base of support ... - ANSWER-Wider helps you move hevier objects When balance is off... - ANSWER-Center of Gravity is not position over base of support •...center of gravity. - ANSWER-A hypothetical point at which all the mass appears to be concentrated. A body is stable when? - ANSWER-Its center of gravity is over its base of support When balance is off... - ANSWER-The center of gravity is not over the bodies base of support Body weight is usually centered... - ANSWER-around the pelvic area Lifting an object ... - ANSWER-changes your bodie center of gravity Alignment - ANSWER-Pivot with your feet and avoid twisting with your back The majority of lifting should be done with? - ANSWER-your leg muscles The second major muscle group that should be used in lifting - ANSWER-abdominal muscles Back Muscles are? - ANSWER-Stablity Muscles not lifting muscles Use __________ and __________ movements while lifting heavy objects - ANSWER-Smooth and Steady If a patient must stand or sit for an examination - ANSWER-Let them rest before