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Princess Ogboe
on Dec 07, 2024
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When supporting a weakened patient,you should keep your back straight,bend from the knees,and use your ____ muscles to handle the weight.
A) back
B) abdominal
C) thigh
D) upper arm
Abdominal Muscles
A group of muscles located in the abdomen that supports the trunk, allows movement, and holds organs in place.
Weakened Patient
A patient whose physical or mental strength is significantly less than normal, possibly due to illness or old age.
- Understand the principles of body mechanics to prevent injury when moving patients or heavy objects.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the principles of body mechanics to prevent injury when moving patients or heavy objects.
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