Manual handling for personal cares: Support Worker Orientation Training

Support Worker Orientation Training

Manual handling for personal cares
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What should you always ask yourself before helping a client with personal care?*

a) Is this task easy?b) Do I have enough time?c) Could I hurt the client or myself?
What are the main things to think about in manual handling?*

a) Posture, balance, movement, staying close to the task, and spaceb) Speed, efficiency comfort, and equipmentc) Timing, tools, temperature, and environmentd) Attitude, energy, and assistance
How should you position your body for good posture while performing a task?*

a) Head down, shoulders upb) Back straight and relaxed, shoulders down, chin inc) Bend at the waist, knees lockedd) Spine straight, arms stretched out
What does balance mean in manualhandling?*

a) Standing on one legb) Feet close togetherc) Feet shoulder-width apart for a stable based) Holding onto support all the time.
What is a ‘No Lift’ policy?*

a) Never lift objects over 10KGb) Do not lift or support a client’s weight (use walking aids instead)c) Only lift objects with a partnerd) Always lift clients when they ask for help
How should you turn your body when moving things?*

a) Twist your waistb) Keep feet still and turn upper bodyc) Turn your whole body keeping your feet, hips, and shoulders togetherd) Turn your head first, then the rest of your body
What should you do if there is risk when performing a task?*

a) Keep going carefullyb) Stop and tell your coordinatorc) Ask the client for helpd) Use more force to complete the task
What are the 4 Ps to remember when working in a client’s home?*

a) Plan, perform, push, pullb) Person, plan, place, posturec) Prepare, position, protect, proceedd) Prevent, protect, perform, plan
How should you help a client move from sitting to standing?*

a) Lift them up by their armsb) Ask them to push up with their legs while you guide themc) Pull them by their waistd) Push them from behind while they stand up on their own
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