Question

Which of these are common injuries that healthcare workers can get on the job? Check all of the boxes that apply.

surgical errors

medication errors

lifting and moving large patients

being hurt by mentally ill patients

Answer 1

[ ] surgical errors
[ ] medication errors
[x] lifting and moving large patients
[x] being hurt by mentally ill patients

Explanation: The two checked items are common sources of occupational injury for healthcare workers (musculoskeletal injuries from lifting, and assaults/violence from patients). Surgical and medication errors typically refer to harm to patients rather than injuries to staff (though staff can be exposed to hazardous drugs or sharps in some incidents).