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Charlie

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on: Jul 16, 2018
According to OSHA, which of the following activities is related to back injuries in nursing cen-ters?
 
  a. Moving a person who is calm and able to assist
  b. Repositioning a person in a bed or chair with someone assisting
  c. Bending to bathe a person or to change linens
  d. Using a mechanical lift following the manufacturer's instructions

Question 2

Which statement about MSDs is correct?
 
  a. They typically develop later in life.
  b. They can occur from one event.
  c. Nursing assistants are at low risk for de-veloping MSDs.
  d. The arms and back are rarely affected.


verrinzo

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

B


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