Safety and emergenciesQuestion 154 of 1700
Which activity is named as a cause of work-related injuries in nurse aides?
- Lifting and moving clients by hand
- Reading care plans at the desk
- Using the call light system
- Writing notes in the chart
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Correct answer: Lifting and moving clients by hand
Handling clients by hand, lifting heavy loads, awkward positions, and repeated motions cause these injuries.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 3.4: Body Mechanics and Safe Equipment Use
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026