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What is the purpose of using good body mechanics in nursing care?
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?
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?
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?
What does balance refer to in terms of body mechanics?
What is the base of support?
What is the base of support?
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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.
