Principles of Body Mechanics
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| What is the most important factor for proper body alignment? | good posture, weight equally balanced
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| What movememnt(s) should be avoided when reaching for an object? | twisting
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| Always utilize which movement when reaching? | face the object
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| What movements should be avoided when sitting? | slouching, crossing legs/ankles, scooting back so far it cuts off leg circulation in popliteal area, if scooting up put something behind back. (feet flat on ground, sit straight up)
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| If 1 side of the patient is stronger than the other side, always provide suppiort on which side? | The weaker side
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| When bending always bend: | at the knees; bend legs
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| When helping a patient move from a wheelchair to the exam table, which activity or movement always provides the most security? | holding patients in a sort of bear hug around their waist or chset area, bending knees when sitting them down, small steps!
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| If a patient must hold onto you, which part of your body should they hold? | hand, shoulders, waist
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| If a patient must hold onto you, which part of your body should they NOT hold? | not the neck
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| When moving heavy objects, always __________ them, never pull them | push
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| When carrying a heavy item, the weight of the item should be mainly kept where? | close to the body and at waist
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