A Small Business Owner Has Noted an Increase in Back

question 29

Multiple Choice

A small business owner has noted an increase in back injuries at his company in recent years.During a discussion with an occupational health nurse,knowledge of statistical information regarding this trend throughout the country is exchanged.The occupational health nurse explains that the most common back injury is caused by a strain to which of the following muscle groups?

• A) Lumbar
• B) Cervical
• C) Thoracic
• D) Trapezius

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Definitions:

Taxable Income

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The deficit that occurs when a business's expenses exceed its revenues, excluding taxes and certain other expenses, over a fiscal period.

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