NURSA 1105 Exam 3 Review – Questions With
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stores the wash basin with personal care items (soap, lotion, washcloth and
towels, and so on
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1 Body Mechanics 2 High-Fowler's
MSD risk factors (OSHA has identified
3 Middle drawer or shelf 4
these risks)
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Terms in this set (97)
Body Mechanics Using the body in an efficient and careful way
Involves good posture, balance, using your strongest
and largest muscles for work
Body alignment The way the head, trunk, arms, and legs are aligned
with one another
, Base of support are on which an object rests
Stand with your feet apart for a wider base of
support and more balance
12 INCHES APART
strongest and largest muscles are in shoulders, upper
arms, hips, and thighs
Musculo-skeletal disorders (MSDs) are injuries and disorders of the muscles, tendons,
ligaments, joints, and cartilage
MSD risk factors (OSHA has identified Force - amount of physical effort needed for a task
these risks) Repeating action - doing the same motion or series
often or continually
Awkward postures - assuming positions that place
stress on the body
Heavy lifting - manually lifting people who cannot
move themselves
Preventing MSDs Ergonomics is the science of designing a job to fit the
worker
Involves changing the task, work station, equipment,
and tools to help reduce stress on the worker's body
Transporting the person and PUSH DO NOT PULL
equipment
Positioning the person Regular position changes and good alignment
promote comfort and well-being
Breathing is easier - circulation is promoted
Contracture the lack of joint and mobility caused by the abnormal
shortening of a muscle
Whether in a bed or chair, re-position 2 hours or more according to care plan
the person at least every
Fowler's position a semi-sitting - the head of the bead is raised
between 45 and 60 degrees
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Practice questions for this set
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stores the wash basin with personal care items (soap, lotion, washcloth and
towels, and so on
Choose an answer
1 Body Mechanics 2 High-Fowler's
MSD risk factors (OSHA has identified
3 Middle drawer or shelf 4
these risks)
Don't know?
Terms in this set (97)
Body Mechanics Using the body in an efficient and careful way
Involves good posture, balance, using your strongest
and largest muscles for work
Body alignment The way the head, trunk, arms, and legs are aligned
with one another
, Base of support are on which an object rests
Stand with your feet apart for a wider base of
support and more balance
12 INCHES APART
strongest and largest muscles are in shoulders, upper
arms, hips, and thighs
Musculo-skeletal disorders (MSDs) are injuries and disorders of the muscles, tendons,
ligaments, joints, and cartilage
MSD risk factors (OSHA has identified Force - amount of physical effort needed for a task
these risks) Repeating action - doing the same motion or series
often or continually
Awkward postures - assuming positions that place
stress on the body
Heavy lifting - manually lifting people who cannot
move themselves
Preventing MSDs Ergonomics is the science of designing a job to fit the
worker
Involves changing the task, work station, equipment,
and tools to help reduce stress on the worker's body
Transporting the person and PUSH DO NOT PULL
equipment
Positioning the person Regular position changes and good alignment
promote comfort and well-being
Breathing is easier - circulation is promoted
Contracture the lack of joint and mobility caused by the abnormal
shortening of a muscle
Whether in a bed or chair, re-position 2 hours or more according to care plan
the person at least every
Fowler's position a semi-sitting - the head of the bead is raised
between 45 and 60 degrees
