Safety and emergenciesQuestion 1099 of 1700

In the study in the book, what share of nurse aides had a muscle or joint symptom from their work?

  1. About 28 percent
  2. About 88 percent
  3. About 50 percent
  4. About 10 percent
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Correct answer: About 88 percent

Most nurse aides had a symptom. The lower back was the area most often hurt.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 3.4: Body Mechanics and Safe Equipment Use

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026