Discuss the most ergonomically safe way to lift a heavy object from the floor. Mention which positions, muscles, and movements are best and worst to use

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: Squat, hold object as close to the torso as possible, tighten the stomach muscles, and use the leg muscles to lift the object. Avoid twisting or bending over the object and lifting it with the arms extended.

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Galen believed that the arteries in the body contained _________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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The term defined as a set fee for managing the care of a group of patients is:

a. group pay. b. capitation. c. contract. d. insurance.

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When the body is exposed to more heat energy than it loses, __________ result(s).

a. hyperthermia b. heat cramps c. heat exhaustion d. heatstroke

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To exhale, the diaphragm and intercostal muscles relax to contract the chest, which creates a positive pressure. This is what type of process?

A) Inspiration B) Active C) Passive D) Respiration

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