OSHA: Basic Awareness Exam
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Peggy, a nurse, suffer intense back pain while preforming her duties at an extended
care facility. After a visits to the doctor and multiple tests, it is determined that she has a
herniated disc. This will require surgery and time off work. What other negative effects
will likely occur? - ✔✔-Lost wages
-Expensive medical costs
After surgery to correct her herniated disc, Peggy returns to work as a nurse in an
extended care facility. Is she at risk for a recurring injury? - ✔✔-Yes, because she
suffered a serious back injury and her back will never be the same again
-Yes, because she will be doing the same tasks that caused her back injury to begin with
Which of the following activities increase the risk of back injury? - ✔✔Risk of back
injury:
-Twisting
-Being overweight
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Peggy, a nurse, suffer intense back pain while preforming her duties at an extended
care facility. After a visits to the doctor and multiple tests, it is determined that she has a
herniated disc. This will require surgery and time off work. What other negative effects
will likely occur? - ✔✔-Lost wages
-Expensive medical costs
After surgery to correct her herniated disc, Peggy returns to work as a nurse in an
extended care facility. Is she at risk for a recurring injury? - ✔✔-Yes, because she
suffered a serious back injury and her back will never be the same again
-Yes, because she will be doing the same tasks that caused her back injury to begin with
Which of the following activities increase the risk of back injury? - ✔✔Risk of back
injury:
-Twisting
-Being overweight
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