Question 78General Subjects - QMED

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Back injuries are one of the most common injuries that result in lost work time. What is the proper technique for lifting an object?

ABend over and grasp the object firmly. While keeping the legs straight, lift the object by straightening the back. Move the object while standing erect and keep object away from the body.

BBend the knees and grasp the object loosely. While keeping the back straight, lift the object by straightening the legs. Move the object while standing erect and keep object away from the body.

CBend over and grasp the object loosely. While keeping the legs straight, lift the object by straightening the back. Move the object while standing erect and keep object close to the body.

DBend the knees and grasp the object firmly. While keeping the back straight, lift the object by straightening the legs. Move the object while standing erect and keep object close to the body.

AI Explanation

The correct answer is D. The proper technique for lifting an object is to bend the knees and grasp the object firmly, keep the back straight, then lift the object by straightening the legs while keeping the object close to the body. This distributes the weight and stress of the lift through the stronger leg muscles rather than the back, which helps prevent back injuries. The other options are incorrect because they either keep the legs straight (A and C), which puts more strain on the back, or keep the object away from the body (A and B), which requires more effort and leverage to lift and move the object.

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