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Body Mechanics

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Unsafe conditions should be reported Before accidents occur.
Body mechanics The way the parts of the body work together when a person moves.
Posture The way a person holds and positions his body.
Body mechanics related to alignment Stand with legs shoulder-width apart. Keep the object close when carrying or lifting. Bend your knees when lifting. Point feet and body toward the direction you are moving. Avoid twisting at waist. When making a bed, raise to bed waist high.
Proper body mechanics to use when lifting a heavy object from the floor. Spread feet shoulder-width apart. Bend your knees. Use the muscles in your thighs, upper arms, and shoulders. Hold the object close to body. When standing up, push with the hip and thigh muscles.
When an object is heavy consider. Pushing or sliding the object Raise your body and object together Avoid bending and reaching as much as possible. Get help from coworkers when possible for lifting
Before moving a resident. Agree on a signal. Lift or move on three.
To help a resident sit up, stand up, or walk. Place your feet shoulder-width apart. Place one foot in front of the other, and bend your knees.
What will you do if a resident start to fall? Assist her to the floor.
Any task that you feel you cannot safely do. Should be reported to the nurse.
When do injuries most likely occur? When you perform tasks that require you to exert yourself forcefully When you perform repetitive movements When you maintain an awkward or static posture
Which of the following is contraindicated against good body mechanics? Carry objects away from the midline of your body and try to reach as far as possible.
When planning to move a patient, two workers lifting together will Reduce the work load by 50%
Which of the following statements is true of body mechanics? Body mechanics help save energy and prevent injury.
When helping a resident sit up, stand up, or walk, the NA should Bend the knees
Which of the following is a way to use proper body mechanics? The NA should stand with her legs shoulder-width apart.
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