Body Mechanics for Workers
The strongest muscle in your body that you should lift with?
What is Legs
You should keep the patients spine ___ and avoid ____ them.
What is straight and twisting
What are the five types of fire extinguishers
What is A, B, C, D, and ABC
Who is over chemical safety
What is OSHA
How many standard bed positions are there
What is four
The most common injury for healthcare workers
What is back injury
What is a standard bed position
A. Florence Position
B. Proper Position
C. Supine Position
D. Back-lying Position
What is C
What is RACE
R - Rescue
A - Alarm
C - Contain
E - Extinguish/Evacuate
What to do when there is a chemical spill
What is consult the SDS before attempting to clean it up
True or False : Supine is also known as the dorsal position
What is True
Avoid back injury by:
A. Maintaining a bent-kneed stance
B. Maintaining a shallow-based support
C. Maintaining an arch in your back
D. Maintain a line of gravity
What is D
True or False: Use pillows and paper towel rolls to elevate body parts and ensure proper alignment
What is False
Jill sees a grease fire in the hospital kitchen. Shes the only staff around and there are a few patients inside, what should she do first?
The purpose of a SDS (safety data sheet)
What is contain information about the proper use of chemicals
What position should you use for a semi-conscious/unconscious patient
What is side-lying position
Proper body mechanics use these three key factors to increase muscle productivity
What is proper body alignment, balance, and movement
An important aspect of correct patient positioning should include providing ___ safety
What is Physiological
True or Fals : You should aim at the tip of the fire
False
Read a label at least ___ times before using a product
What is 3
Explain the Semi-Fowler’s position
What is it decreases pressure on the abdomen, makes breathing easier, and is at a 45° angle.
True or false: You should rely on your waist when pushing/pulling instead of your body
False
If little Kaleb just had a hip surgery because he fell down the stairs, how would his doctors position him after his surgery?
What is prone position
Explain what a type D fire extinguisher is/does
What is it is used on flammable metals, its make up depends on the specific metal, and an employee should read the labels before a fire ever occurs
This is one key reason why SDSs include medical conditions that may be aggravated by exposure.
What is to warn workers about what diseases could be made worse by the exposure to a chemical
What is ADL
What is activities of daily living