Occupational and Environmental Health: Recognizing and Preventing Disease and Injury - Multiple Choice Questions - Learn & Prevent

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What kind of workers are at increased risk for musculoskeletal disorders in the healthcare sector?

Hospital administrators and clerical staff
Nurses, especially those dealing with patient handling
Information technology personnel
Visitors and patients in the healthcare facilities

The correct answer is: Nurses, especially those dealing with patient handling

Nurses are at increased risk for musculoskeletal disorders in the healthcare sector because of their job duties that involve heavy lifting and physical strain. Hospital administrators and clerical staff, while also working in the healthcare sector, do not generally have the same physical demands as nurses. Information technology personnel and visitors/patients are also not directly involved in patient handling and are therefore not at the same level of risk. Additionally, there may be other factors such as work environment and proper ergonomic training that can contribute to the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among nurses.