A staff development nurse is discussing techniques to prevent back injury with a group of nursing assistants. The nurse informs the group that back stress and injury can be prevented by doing which of the following?
A) Spreading feet shoulder-width apart to broaden the base of support
B) Using the strength of the back muscles during strenuous activities
C) Holding the object that you are lifting or moving away from the body
D) Pulling equipment, rather than pushing it, when possible
Ans: A
Techniques that prevent back stress and injury include spreading the feet shoulder-width apart to broaden the base of support; pushing equipment, rather than pulling, whenever possible; holding the object you are lifting or moving close to the body; and using the longest and strongest muscles of the arms and legs to provide power, since the muscles of the back are less strong and more easily injured.
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