Mr. Bailey Intro Test One Test Questions with Answers, A+

Health care workers frequently suffer _____injuries because of improper lifting or moving of patients and/or objects. - back Good body mechanics include: - •balance •alignment •proper movement Balance - • Stable Base of support •Having a broad base of support ... - Wider helps you move hevier objects When balance is off... - Center of Gravity is not position over base of support •...center of gravity. - A hypothetical point at which all the mass appears to be concentrated. A body is stable when? - Its center of gravity is over its base of support When balance is off... - The center of gravity is not over the bodies base of support Body weight is usually centered... - around the pelvic area Lifting an object ... - changes your bodie center of gravity Alignment - Pivot with your feet and avoid twisting with your back The majority of lifting should be done with? - your leg muscles The second major muscle group that should be used in lifting - abdominal muscles Back Muscles are? - Stablity Muscles not lifting muscles Use __________ and __________ movements while lifting heavy objects - Smooth and Steady If a patient must stand or sit for an examination - Let them rest before precding further Orthostatic Hypotension - Sudden drop in Blood Pressure because of move out of Bed You Must Determine________Before moving a patient - The Patient's ability to beat weight on their legs before helping you should ______ as oposed to _____ - push as oppsed to pull First step in every transfer - Make sure the Patient understands the transfer procedure!!!! 2nd Step in every transfer procedure!!!! - To make sure everything is clear including x-ray tube check for IVs and other items that make need to be moved before the patient is moved 3rd Step in transfer - Is always lock wheels on stretcher or wheel chair this must become second nature.