Preventing Injuries in Patient Care Technician Course
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What is the key factor in practicing good body mechanics?

  • Alignment, balance, and coordination (correct)
  • Size and weight
  • Speed and agility
  • Strength and flexibility

    • How should one sit to practice good body mechanics?

  • With knees level with hips, back straight, and stomach muscles tightened (correct)
  • With legs crossed and leaning to one side
  • Cross-legged to maintain flexibility
  • Slouched with shoulders rounded to relax the back

    • What is the purpose of spreading legs apart and bending knees when standing?

  • To maintain stability and balance (correct)
  • To reduce the load on the spine
  • To increase height
  • To stretch the leg muscles

    • What should be done before using equipment with wheels according to the text?

    <p>Try out the brakes and ensure they work properly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended method for lifting safely according to the text?

    <p>Bend knees instead of bending over at the waist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of Chapter 7 of the Patient Care Technician Course?

    <p>Preventing injuries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can patient care technicians protect their bodies from injury?

    <p>Use mechanical lifts and powered standing-assist devices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended approach for patient care technicians when they need help with lifting or moving a patient?

    <p>Seek help from co-workers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Chapter 7, what can frequent lifting and moving of patients cause?

    <p>Pain and injury to muscles and joints</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can frequent lifting and moving of patients cause?

    <p>Strain on muscles and joints resulting in pain and injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Chapter 7 advise patient care technicians to handle strenuous tasks?

    <p>Request assistance when needed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can patient care technicians protect their bodies from injury when lifting or moving a patient?

    <p>By asking for help from co-workers when needed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of Chapter 7 of the Patient Care Technician Course?

    <p>Preventing injuries during patient care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should patient care technicians do before using equipment with wheels according to the text?

    <p>Check if there are any mechanical issues with the equipment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended approach for patient care technicians when they need help with lifting or moving a patient?

    <p>Ask for help from co-workers when needed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended posture for standing to practice good body mechanics?

    <p>Straight shoulders and centered over hips</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When using equipment with wheels, what should one do before using it with a person in their care?

    <p>Verify the condition of the brakes and operate them properly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key factor in practicing good body mechanics?

    <p>Alignment, balance, and coordination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should one position their knees when sitting to practice good body mechanics?

    <p>Above the level of hips</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended method for lifting safely according to the text?

    <p>Bending knees and keeping back straight while lifting close to the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

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