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Answer and reference using harvard style. Identify

Answer and reference using harvard style. Identify the three functions of the spine. 1. 2. 3. Activity 2: a) How many spinal vertebrae are there in total? b) Name the characteristics of a vertebrae and describe their function. 1. 2. 3. 4. c) What categories are vertabrae divided into and how many vertebrae are there in each of these groups? Activity 3: Name the components of an intervertebral disc and describe the function of a disc. Activity 4: Describe the term biomechanics and state what position the spine should be for the intervertebral discs to be under the least pressure? Activity 5: a) What is the function of spinal ligaments? b) How does good muscle tone in your back and in your abdomen help you maintain a healthy back? Activity 6: a) Name the three spinal curves and the function/activity each curve allows the body to do? 1. 2. 3. b) What is their role in maintaining a healthy back? Activity 7: Identify three factors which contribute to postural stress 1. 2. 3. Activity 8: Identify three aspects of nursing care that may predispose nurses to back injury. 1. 2. 3. Activity 9: Why is back awareness important 24 hours a day and not just when caring for clients? Activity 10: Give three examples of how you can look after your back through making lifestyle changes. 1. 2. 3. THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS WILL REQUIRE YOU TO FIND AND QUOTE FROM THE RELEVANT DOCUMENTATION. Activity 11: What are the employers’ responsibilities as stated in Section 2 of the Health & Safety At Work Act, 1974? Activity 12: What are the employees’ responsibilities as stated in Section 7 of the Health & Safety At Work Act, 1974? Activity 13: What three stage process must the employer follow to fulfil the legal requirements as stated in the Manual Handling Operations Regulations, 1992 in relation to minimising the risk of back injury? 1. 2. 3. Activity 14: a) What does the term “ergonomics” mean in relation to Moving & Handling? b) What are the four areas that need to be considered when undertaking an ergonomic risk assessment? 1. 2. 3. 4. Activity 15: What does RIDDOR stand for, and how does it affect practice? Activity 16: What does LOLER stand for, and what does it aim to do? Activity 17: What does PUWER stand for, and what does it aim to do? Activity 18: What are the basic principles of Moving and Handling that must always be considered when attempting any manoeuvre involving: a) inanimate loads b) patients/clients Activity 19: If you injure your back at work, what must you do? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Activity 20: How might the Nursing & Midwifery Code of Conduct (NMC 2008) influence nurses when undertaking Moving & Handling tasks?

 
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