BODY MECHANICS EXAM 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which of the following situations is best handled by the Fowler's bed position? - ANS An
older patient in a hospital room has respiratory problems
Which muscles are the strongest in your body? - ANS Leg muscles
During a patient transfer from bed to wheelchair, where should the wheelchair be placed? -
ANS
Meredith needs to transfer Mr. Grey to a wheelchair and take him to therapy. After putting on
the transfer belt, Meredith realizes that Mr. Grey is too heavy for her to lift alone. What should
she do next? - ANS Ask another health care worker for help
What is the most common type of injury experienced by health care workers? - ANS Back
injury
What is body mechanics? - ANS Positioning the body in ways that prevent injury
In what position is a patient lying on the back? - ANS Supine
Which tool should be used when transferring a patient from a bed to a wheelchair? -
ANS Transfer belt
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which of the following situations is best handled by the Fowler's bed position? - ANS An
older patient in a hospital room has respiratory problems
Which muscles are the strongest in your body? - ANS Leg muscles
During a patient transfer from bed to wheelchair, where should the wheelchair be placed? -
ANS
Meredith needs to transfer Mr. Grey to a wheelchair and take him to therapy. After putting on
the transfer belt, Meredith realizes that Mr. Grey is too heavy for her to lift alone. What should
she do next? - ANS Ask another health care worker for help
What is the most common type of injury experienced by health care workers? - ANS Back
injury
What is body mechanics? - ANS Positioning the body in ways that prevent injury
In what position is a patient lying on the back? - ANS Supine
Which tool should be used when transferring a patient from a bed to a wheelchair? -
ANS Transfer belt
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