Safety & Infection ControlQuestion 50 of 200
Proper body mechanics when assisting a resident to stand from bed include:
a.Bend at the waist with knees straight
b.Wide stance, bend knees and hips (not back), keep load close, lift with legs, use gait belt and ask for help when needed
c.Lift alone regardless of resident weight
d.Twist the spine to lift
Explanation
OSHA ergonomic principles for safe patient handling: feet shoulder-width apart, bend knees and hips, keep back straight and load close, pivot rather than twist, use gait belt for controlled assist, and use mechanical lifts and two-person assist per the resident's mobility plan. Bending at waist with locked knees (b) and twisting (c) cause >50% of CNA back injuries; lifting alone (d) ignores the 35-lb safe-handling limit (NIOSH/ANA Safe Patient Handling).
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