A chair that provides good back support and is the proper height for the user is an example of good:

a. body mechanics.
b. ergonomics.
c. workplace management.
d. fitness practice.

b
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. Body mechanics is the correct positioning of the body for a given task.
b. Correct. Ergonomics is the science of designing and arranging things in the working and living environments for maximum efficiency and maximum health and safety.
c. Incorrect. Workplace management can refer to many aspects of the health care environment but not to the choice of a chair.
d. Incorrect. Fitness practice is important, but does not refer to the choice of the proper chair.

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