Question

anita is a support worker who needs to lift a heavy object. what should anita do to ensure she is lifting safely? ch:14
○ bend her hips and knees
○ bend from her waist
○ hold the item away from her
○ lift the object above her chest

question 10
2 pts
for bedside care, the bed should be in which position? ch:14
○ at its highest horizontal level
○ at its lowest horizontal level
○ raised, so that it is close to your waist
○ in fowlers position

Explanation:

First Question (Anita lifting safely)

Safe lifting techniques involve using the legs (hip and knee bending) to avoid back strain. Bending from the waist, holding the item away, or lifting above the chest are unsafe. So the correct option is bending hips and knees.

For bedside care, the bed should be raised to a height close to the caregiver's waist to prevent strain. Highest or lowest horizontal levels are not ideal, and Fowler’s position is for patient positioning, not bed height for care.

Answer:

A. Bend her hips and knees

Second Question (Bedside care bed position)