Safety and emergenciesQuestion 1100 of 1700

What share of all muscle and joint injuries reported in the United States come from nurse aides?

  1. About 5 percent
  2. About 10 percent
  3. More than half
  4. About 25 percent
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Correct answer: More than half

Nurse aides make up a large part of these injuries, so protecting your body matters.

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

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026