When Lifting a Heavy Object, the Medical Assistant Should

question 1

Multiple Choice

When lifting a heavy object, the medical assistant should

• A) bend at the waist, keeping the back straight.
• B) pull the object in the direction needed.
• C) keep the weight as close as possible to the body.
• D) twist and reach for the object.

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