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What is the importance of body mechanics?
What is the importance of body mechanics?
- Cause muscle injuries, increase fatigue, promote discomfort, maintain poor body alignment
- Boost energy expenditure, encourage muscle strain, promote discomfort, maintain poor body alignment
- Maintain good body alignment, prevent muscle injuries, conserve energy, promote comfort (correct)
- Enhance muscle flexibility, improve joint mobility, reduce bone density, increase fatigue
What does 'base of support' refer to in body mechanics?
What does 'base of support' refer to in body mechanics?
- The area located at the base of an object that is achieved by placing feet close together
- The area located at the top of an object that is achieved by placing feet close together
- The area located at the base of an object that is achieved by placing feet a comfortable, shoulder width distance apart (correct)
- The area located at the top of an object that is achieved by placing feet a comfortable, shoulder width distance apart
What does 'body alignment' mean in the context of body mechanics?
What does 'body alignment' mean in the context of body mechanics?
- The presence of improper relationships between the body parts achieved by placing one body part in line with another one
- The presence of proper relationships between the body parts achieved by placing one body part away from another one
- The presence of improper relationships between the body parts achieved by placing one body part away from another one
- The presence of proper relationships between the body parts achieved by placing one body part in line with another one (correct)
What are the elements of body mechanics?
What are the elements of body mechanics?
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What is the coordinated and safe use of the body parts to maintain balance and alignment during moving patients called?
What is the coordinated and safe use of the body parts to maintain balance and alignment during moving patients called?
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