Proper Body Mechanics for Lifting
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What is the primary benefit of exercising the shoulder actively?

  • To increase the power of the deltoid muscle
  • To increase the range of motion of the wrist
  • To improve the flexion of the elbow
  • To facilitate the use of crutches or a walker (correct)

    • What is the primary purpose of tensing muscles in preparation for moving an object?

  • To face the direction of the task
  • To reduce the likelihood of musculoskeletal strain and injury (correct)
  • To increase the energy required to move the object
  • To bend with the hips and knees

    • What is the range of motion for vertical abduction?

  • 180° (correct)
  • 90°
  • 320°
  • 150°

    • When lifting an object, what is the recommended way to maintain correct alignment and prevent physical injury?

    <p>Hold the object close to the body and stand close to the object</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of a frozen shoulder?

    <p>Limited mobility and difficulty in reaching overhead</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of using body weight to assist in lifting or moving an object?

    <p>It reduces the strain on the arms and back</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the range of motion for elbow flexion?

    <p>150°</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When moving an object on a smooth surface, what is the recommended technique?

    <p>Slide the object instead of lifting it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of elbow flexion and extension?

    <p>To enable optional functioning and independence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the range of motion for circumduction?

    <p>360°</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it recommended to move objects on level surfaces when possible?

    <p>It reduces the strain on the back muscles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When moving a client, what is the recommended motion to use whenever possible?

    <p>A pulling motion whenever possible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the range of motion for dorsiflexion of the ankle?

    <p>20°-30°</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of foot drop on the ankle?

    <p>Permanently fixed in plantar flexion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of placing a client in a supine position?

    <p>To maintain proper alignment of the spine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the angle of elevation for the head of the bed in Fowler's position?

    <p>45-60 degrees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the movement of bending a joint towards the side or away from the midline of the body?

    <p>Lateral Flexion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the range of motion for lateral flexion of the trunk?

    <p>360°</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the movement of bending a part towards the dorsum or back?

    <p>Dorsiflexion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between Semi-Fowler's and High-Fowler's positions?

    <p>The angle of elevation of the head of the bed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the range of motion for lateral flexion of the neck?

    <p>40°-45°</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the movement of rotating a body part around a fixed axis?

    <p>Rotation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of a flexion contracture of the neck?

    <p>Client's total body alignment is altered, visual field is changed, and overall level of independent functioning is decreased</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the range of motion for flexion of the shoulder?

    <p>180°</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process by which medication molecules pass into the blood from the site of medication administration?

    <p>Absorption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of verifying the right patient before drug administration?

    <p>To prevent medication errors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the ability of a medication to dissolve?

    <p>Lipid solubility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the RIGHT TIME principle in medication administration?

    <p>To administer the medication at the prescribed time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the relationships between drug concentration and responses in the body?

    <p>Pharmacodynamics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for determining the right route of administration?

    <p>The healthcare provider</p> Signup and view all the answers

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