8.
The ________________ position will remain comfortable and safe indefinitely.
a. Sitting.
b. Fowler's.
c.
Lateral.
d. None of the above.
9.
Which one is correct to achieve good body alignment in bed?
a. Head should be in midline with the trunk.
b. Back should be straight, with normal body curves maintained.
c.
Ribs elevated to prevent constriction of chest.
d. All of the above.
10.
Body mechanics enable medical personnel to perform moving and lifting:
a. While avoiding back strain.
b. In order to pick up more weight.
c.
To prevent dropping supplies.
d. While standing far away from an object.
11.
Mechanics of body movements suggest that to move a patient toward you, let the
arms holding the patient slide on the surface toward you while:
a. Shifting your weight forward from rear to front foot.
b. Shifting you weight backward from front to rear foot.
c.
Shifting your weight equally on each foot.
d. None of the above.
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