62 CHAPTER 14 Body Mechanics 17. quad T quad F Another word for posture is body mechanios. 18. T F A turning sheet or pad is also called a mansfer sheer or lift pad. 19. FF Sitting on the edge of the bed is called edging. 20. T quad F The position in which the client is placed on his abdomen with his head turned to one side is called the drone position. 21. T F A chair used to move clients from one place to another is called a wheelchair. 22. TF You can provide a better base of support for lifting by standing with your legs and feet apart for a wide base of support. 23. TF Providing a good base of support will help to reduce the risk of injury. 24. T F When you move a client up in bed, it is important to protect the skin from shaving. 25. T F You should place the pillow against the headboard when moving a client up in bed to prevent her head from hitting the headboard. 26. T F The level of the bed should be raised horizontally when the client is being repositioned to reduce the amount of work the support worker has to do. 27. T F Two staff members work together when raising an older client's head and shoulders to provide more support, for clients with fragile bones and joints. 28. T F A transfer pad is used to keep the bedding neater and to reduce wrinkling. 29. T F A cransfer belt is used on men who have poorly fitting trousers to ke_(ep) them from falling down. 30. T F The seat of the wheelchair is paddod to promote the client's comfort. 31. T F Mechanical lifts are used when a client cannot assist with a transfer. 32. T quad F The number of staff members needed to transfer a client from the bed to a chair or wheelchair depend the on the client's physical abilities and condition. 33. T F The Sims position is the right-sidelying position. 34. T F The supine position is a back-lying position. 35. T F The prone position is difficult for ill clients to maintain. 36. T quad F When in the supine position, ankles should be elevated on two pillows. 37. T F The stroke position is also known as the lateral position. 38. T F To correctly lift an object from the floor, you should use muscles in your shoulders, upper arms, hips, and thighs. MULTIPLE RESPONSE From the list below, choose all of the correct answers. 39. When working together, two co-workers can ensure they move the client at the same time by: A. One person communicating directions B. when lifting B. Counting to 10 C. Lifting together

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62 CHAPTER 14 Body Mechanics 17. quad T quad F Another word for posture is body mechanios. 18. T F A turning sheet or pad is also called a mansfer sheer or lift pad. 19. FF Sitting on the edge of the bed is called edging. 20. T quad F The position in which the client is placed on his abdomen with his head turned to one side is called the drone position. 21. T F A chair used to move clients from one place to another is called a wheelchair. 22. TF You can provide a better base of support for lifting by standing with your legs and feet apart for a wide base of support. 23. TF Providing a good base of support will help to reduce the risk of injury. 24. T F When you move a client up in bed, it is important to protect the skin from shaving. 25. T F You should place the pillow against the headboard when moving a client up in bed to prevent her head from hitting the headboard. 26. T F The level of the bed should be raised horizontally when the client is being repositioned to reduce the amount of work the support worker has to do. 27. T F Two staff members work together when raising an older client's head and shoulders to provide more support, for clients with fragile bones and joints. 28. T F A transfer pad is used to keep the bedding neater and to reduce wrinkling. 29. T F A cransfer belt is used on men who have poorly fitting trousers to ke_(ep) them from falling down. 30. T F The seat of the wheelchair is paddod to promote the client's comfort. 31. T F Mechanical lifts are used when a client cannot assist with a transfer. 32. T quad F The number of staff members needed to transfer a client from the bed to a chair or wheelchair depend the on the client's physical abilities and condition. 33. T F The Sims position is the right-sidelying position. 34. T F The supine position is a back-lying position. 35. T F The prone position is difficult for ill clients to maintain. 36. T quad F When in the supine position, ankles should be elevated on two pillows. 37. T F The stroke position is also known as the lateral position. 38. T F To correctly lift an object from the floor, you should use muscles in your shoulders, upper arms, hips, and thighs. MULTIPLE RESPONSE From the list below, choose all of the correct answers. 39. When working together, two co-workers can ensure they move the client at the same time by: A. One person communicating directions B. when lifting B. Counting to 10 C. Lifting together

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17. F18. T19. F20. F21. T22. T23. T24. T25. T26. T27. T28. F29. F30. T31. T32. T33. F34. T35. T36. F37. F38. T39. A, C

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17. The term "posture" refers to the position in which someone holds their body when standing or sitting. "Body mechanics" is a broader term that includes the use of correct techniques in movements such as lifting and carrying to prevent injury. These terms are related but not synonymous.18. A "turning sheet" or "pad" is often used in healthcare settings to help reposition patients. It's also known as a "transfer sheet" or "lift pad," aiding in moving patients safely.19. "Sitting on the edge of the bed" is a common practice in healthcare for patients preparing to stand up or for certain exercises, but it is not specifically termed "edging."20. The position described is known as the "prone" position, not the "drone" position.21. A wheelchair is indeed a chair used for transporting clients from one place to another, especially for those who have mobility issues.22. A wide base of support, achieved by standing with legs and feet apart, provides stability and balance, reducing the risk of injury when lifting.23. A good base of support is crucial in preventing injuries, especially in tasks involving lifting or moving heavy objects or people.24. When moving a client in bed, it's important to minimize friction to protect the client's skin, which can be referred to as preventing "shearing."25. Placing a pillow against the headboard when moving a client up in bed can prevent the client's head from hitting the headboard, providing safety and comfort.26. Raising the level of the bed to a comfortable working height reduces the strain on the caregiver when repositioning a client.27. Two staff members working together can provide more support and reduce the risk of injury, especially for older clients or those with fragile bones and joints.28. A transfer pad is typically used to assist in moving a patient or client from one surface to another, not specifically for keeping bedding neat or reducing wrinkling.29. A transfer belt is a device used to assist in safely moving a patient, particularly in ambulatory care, not for keeping trousers from falling down.30. The wheelchair seat is often padded to promote comfort for the client, especially for those who spend extended periods in the wheelchair.31. Mechanical lifts are indeed used when a client cannot assist with a transfer, especially in cases where manual lifting would be unsafe or impractical.32. The number of staff members required for a transfer depends on the client's physical abilities and condition, ensuring safety and efficiency in the transfer process.33. The Sims' position is a semi-prone position where the patient lies on their left side with the right knee and thigh drawn up, not specifically the right-sidelying position.34. The supine position is indeed a back-lying position.35. The prone position can be challenging for ill clients to maintain due to the stress it places on certain body parts.36. In the supine position, elevating the ankles can help in certain medical conditions, but specifying two pillows without context is not universally applicable.37. The "stroke position" is not a commonly recognized term in healthcare. The lateral position refers to lying on one's side, which could be relevant in stroke care but is not synonymous.38. Correct lifting technique involves using the legs, particularly the muscles in the thighs, rather than primarily relying on the upper body, to prevent back injuries.

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