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What is the purpose of using good body mechanics in nursing care?

Reducing the risk from immobility for the nurse and the patient

Facilitating body movement for the nurse

Enabling the nurse to use certain muscle groups when completing nursing care (correct)

Preventing the patient from carrying out physical activities without using excessive muscle energy

Where is the center of gravity located in the human body?

In the lumbar region of the spine

Directly below the diaphragm

At the base of support

In the second sacral vertebra (correct)

What is the line of gravity in relation to the center of gravity?

An imaginary vertical line passing through the center of gravity in the frontal plane (correct)

A curved line following the spinal column

A horizontal line intersecting with the center of gravity

A diagonal line connecting the center of gravity to the base of support

What does balance refer to in terms of body mechanics?

<p>A state of equilibrium in which an object or a person is stable</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the base of support?

<p>The area underlying an object or person on which they rest</p> Signup and view all the answers

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What is the purpose of using good body mechanics in nursing care? Where is the center of gravity located in the human body? What is the line of gravity in relation to the center of gravity? What does balance refer to in terms of body mechanics? What is the base of support?

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Test your knowledge on the objectives of a lecture on body mechanics. Learn about key terms, the purposes of using good body mechanics, factors affecting body alignment and mobility, and the principles of body mechanics.