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?

Hold the object close to the body and stand close to the object Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of a frozen shoulder?

Limited mobility and difficulty in reaching overhead Signup and view all the answers

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

It reduces the strain on the arms and back Signup and view all the answers

What is the range of motion for elbow flexion?

150° Signup and view all the answers

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

Slide the object instead of lifting it Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of elbow flexion and extension?

To enable optional functioning and independence Signup and view all the answers

What is the range of motion for circumduction?

360° Signup and view all the answers

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

It reduces the strain on the back muscles Signup and view all the answers

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

A pulling motion whenever possible Signup and view all the answers

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

20°-30° Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of foot drop on the ankle?

Permanently fixed in plantar flexion Signup and view all the answers

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

To maintain proper alignment of the spine Signup and view all the answers

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

45-60 degrees 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?

Lateral Flexion Signup and view all the answers

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

360° Signup and view all the answers

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

Dorsiflexion Signup and view all the answers

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

The angle of elevation of the head of the bed Signup and view all the answers

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

40°-45° Signup and view all the answers

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

Rotation Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

180° Signup and view all the answers

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

Absorption Signup and view all the answers

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

To prevent medication errors Signup and view all the answers

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

Lipid solubility Signup and view all the answers

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

To administer the medication at the prescribed time Signup and view all the answers

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

Pharmacodynamics Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for determining the right route of administration?

The healthcare provider Signup and view all the answers