3. Test Your Understanding of Body Mechanics and Back Safety

11. Maintaining proper posture and using the principles of body mechanics helps to avoid injury to the back, neck and shoulders.

True

12. Slide, roll or push the object whenever possible instead of lifting.

True

14. Never twist at the waist when moving an object a person.

True

16. Avoid reaching for or lifting anything over your head. Get on the same level as they object or use a reacher.

True

18. If you're lifting someone, make sure you tell the person why you are planning to do to avoid surprise or sudden movement.

True

20. When you lift, face the direction of movement. If you need to turn, move your entire body toward the new direction.

True

8. Body mechanics refers to the way we move when we perform activities.

True

9. The principles of body mechanics are a set of rules that allow us to maintain proper posture during movement.

True

3. The principles of body mechanics:

A. Help protect the back, neck and shoulders from injury B. are techniques that help maintain proper posture C. Are important for care providers to learn and use

1. Proper posture is:

A. Maintaining the natural curves of the spine.

4. The following guidelines are important when lifting:

A. Whenever possible, push the object rather than lifting.

5. When lifting it's important to:

B. Bend at your knees and hips, not at your waist. C. Lift using the strong thigh muscles in your legs.

6. Other general guidelines when lifting include:

A. Be aware of your body's position and posture before you begin to lift. B. Avoid reaching for or lifting anything above your head. C. Be aware of the maximum amount of weight you can lift or move safely.

2. When standing proper posture includes:

A. Head erect B. Shoulders back and relax C. Knees unlocked

7. When lifting keep your feet about shoulder-width apart:

B. To create a strong base of support

10. When moving a wheelchair never remove the armrests and leg supports.

False

13. Before lifting, get as close as you can to the person or object, then lean forward bending at the waist.

False

15. Use your arms and upper body to pull up when lifting.

False

17. Lift first with your body, then with your mind.

False

19. Proper standing posture includes having butocks lightly tucked in and knees locked.

False