Question

as a support worker, which of the following will help to prevent injuries during moving, positioning, and transferring activities? (select all that apply.) ch:14
□ warming up at the beginning of your shift
□ knowing and using good posture and balance, as well as proper body mechanics and lifting techniques
□ doing stretching exercises at the beginning of your shift
□ using your body correctly at all times

question 24
2 pts
when working in the home care sector, the support worker might be responsible for lifting a client (manual lift) with the assistance of a family member. which of the following should be considered by the support worker prior to using the lift? (select all that apply.) ch:14
□ check that your shoelaces are tied.
□ check that you are listening to music that you enjoy.
□ check that you are not wearing any jewellery.
□ check that the client can participate actively in the transfer.

Explanation:

First Question (Preventing Injuries During Moving, Positioning, Transferring)

• Warming up at the beginning of your shift: Warming up prepares muscles, reducing injury risk during physical tasks like moving clients.
• Knowing and using good posture and balance, as well as proper body mechanics and lifting techniques: Proper body mechanics (e.g., lifting with legs, maintaining balance) directly prevent strains/sprains.
• Doing stretching exercises at the beginning of your shift: Stretching increases flexibility and muscle readiness, lowering injury chances.
• Using your body correctly at all times: Consistent proper body use (posture, movement) avoids cumulative strain or sudden injuries.

• Check that your shoelaces are tied: Untied shoelaces increase fall risk during the lift, so securing them is safety-critical.
• Check that you are listening to music that you enjoy: Listening to music is irrelevant to safe lifting; it does not impact the lift’s safety.
• Check that you are not wearing any jewellery: Jewellery (e.g., rings, bracelets) can get caught, cause injury, or interfere with the lift.
• Check that the client can participate actively in the transfer: A client’s ability to assist (e.g., holding on, moving limbs) affects lift safety and success.

Answer:

• Warming up at the beginning of your shift
• Knowing and using good posture and balance, as well as proper body mechanics and lifting techniques
• Doing stretching exercises at the beginning of your shift
• Using your body correctly at all times

Second Question (Considerations Prior to Manual Lift in Home Care)