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What term collectively refers to the signs and symptoms that result from inactivity?
What term collectively refers to the signs and symptoms that result from inactivity?
- Disuse syndrome (correct)
- Muscle strain syndrome
- Body mechanics syndrome
- Injury syndrome
What is a key factor that can lead to injuries for nurses while moving clients?
What is a key factor that can lead to injuries for nurses while moving clients?
- Maintaining poor posture (correct)
- Avoiding ergonomic principles
- Ignoring the signs of disuse syndrome
- Utilizing correct body mechanics
Why is it important for nurses to use good posture and body mechanics while moving clients?
Why is it important for nurses to use good posture and body mechanics while moving clients?
- To reduce the risk of disuse syndrome (correct)
- To increase client's inactivity
- To promote muscle strain
- To speed up the movement process
Which of the following is a consequence of inactivity according to the text?
Which of the following is a consequence of inactivity according to the text?
What is the purpose of ergonomics as mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of ergonomics as mentioned in the text?
Which activity helps reduce the potential for disuse syndrome among clients?
Which activity helps reduce the potential for disuse syndrome among clients?
What is the importance of good posture according to the text?
What is the importance of good posture according to the text?
How does good posture distribute gravity according to the text?
How does good posture distribute gravity according to the text?
What can result from using poor posture while performing work?
What can result from using poor posture while performing work?
Which of the following is a complication associated with inactivity?
Which of the following is a complication associated with inactivity?
Which term is defined as 'the position of the body, or the way in which it is held'?
Which term is defined as 'the position of the body, or the way in which it is held'?
What is one potential consequence of atelectasis according to the text?
What is one potential consequence of atelectasis according to the text?
What is the purpose of using proper body mechanics according to the text?
What is the purpose of using proper body mechanics according to the text?
Which muscles should be used for lifting heavy loads based on the text?
Which muscles should be used for lifting heavy loads based on the text?
What should be done when lifting a heavy load, as per the guidelines provided?
What should be done when lifting a heavy load, as per the guidelines provided?
Why is it important to hold objects close to the body while carrying them?
Why is it important to hold objects close to the body while carrying them?
What does bending the knees before lifting do according to the guidelines?
What does bending the knees before lifting do according to the guidelines?
Why is it recommended to push, pull, or roll objects instead of lifting them directly?
Why is it recommended to push, pull, or roll objects instead of lifting them directly?
