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A gurney runs over the foot of a nurse, and she suffers a broken toe.
A gurney runs over the foot of a nurse, and she suffers a broken toe.
A surgical technician accidentally stabs himself or herself with a sharp.
A surgical technician accidentally stabs himself or herself with a sharp.
A chemical is spilled in the radiology lab, and the smell and fumes causes your nose and eyes to react and swell.
A chemical is spilled in the radiology lab, and the smell and fumes causes your nose and eyes to react and swell.
A medical records coder develops a wrist injury because of repeated use of his laptop and mouse system.
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The example of an ergonomic injury in the healthcare field is:
A medical records coder develops a wrist injury because of repeated use of his laptop and mouse system.
This scenario represents an ergonomic injury because it involves a condition that arises from repetitive motion and poor posture related to the use of equipment, which is characteristic of ergonomic issues.
