Deck 9: Body Mechanics

Question 1

On a level surface, it is best to pull rather than push heavy objects.​

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Resting the wrists on the edge of the desk or on a wrist rest while keyboarding is a good way to prevent strain and injury.​

Answer 2

False

Question 3

How often should a medical transcriptionist who performs all his or her work while seated at the computer take a short break to move around and stretch?​

A) ​Every 10 minutes
B) ​Every 20 to 30 minutes
C) ​About once an hour
D) ​Every 2 to 3 hours

Answer 3

​Every 20 to 30 minutes

Question 4

What is the best way to prevent RMIs?​

A) ​Avoid overusing any one part of the body.
B) ​Maintain a healthy body weight.
C) ​Perform stretching exercises regularly.
D) ​Do not try to lift a heavy object by yourself.

Question 5

Most workplace injuries among health care professionals are the result of:​

A) ​lifting heavy patients.
B) ​working at the computer.
C) ​poor practices repeated over time.
D) ​using dangerous equipment.

Question 6

When it is necessary to stand for long periods of time, a good technique to avoid strain on the back is to place one foot higher than the other.​

Question 7

Which practice helps prevent injuries to the wrist when using the computer keyboard for extended periods of time?​

A) ​Keep the wrists as straight as possible.
B) ​Use the edge of desk or wrist rests for support while keyboarding.
C) ​Lower the level of the keyboard so that hands are below the elbows.
D) ​Raise the level of the keyboard so that hands are above the elbows.

Question 8

Carpal tunnel syndrome involves the nerves that pass through a tunnel of bones and ligaments in the foot.​

Question 9

When lifting objects off the floor, it is safest to use the muscles of the:​

A) ​shoulders.
B) ​arms.
C) ​back.
D) ​legs.

Question 10

When lifting heavy objects, what is the best way to position your feet?​

A) ​One foot slightly in front of the other
B) ​As close together as possible
C) ​6 to 8 inches apart
D) ​As far apart as is comfortable

Question 11

When working at a desk, positioning work in a way that forces you to twist and bend is a good way to provide opportunities for healthy stretching throughout the day.​

Question 12

Which of the following conditions have the signs and symptoms of tingling, numbness, and pain in the hand and results in an inability to make a fist?​

A) ​Carpal tunnel syndrome
B) ​Thoracic outlet syndrome
C) ​Tendonitis
D) ​All of the conditions cause these signs and symptoms.

Question 13

Thoracic outlet syndrome results from the compression of nerves in the neck.​

Question 14

Which of the following means the correct positioning of the body for a given task?​

A) ​Ergonomics
B) ​Body mechanics
C) ​RMIs
D) ​Health and safety prevention

Question 15

Which is the best body position to maintain when working at a desk for long periods of time?​

A) ​Bending the head slightly forward
B) ​Sitting straight up with the head and shoulders aligned over the hips
C) ​Leaning back in a chair
D) ​Whatever position feels most comfortable

Question 16

An effective way to prevent strain on the body is to avoid sitting in one position for long periods of time.
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Question 17

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.

Question 18

Tendonitis results from repeated motion in a joint that inflames the ligaments.​

Question 19

The best movement to use when reaching for supplies needed to perform a task is to pivot the entire body.​

Question 20

Entering commands on the computer keyboard instead of using the mouse as a pointer is an effective way to prevent repetitive movement injuries (RMIs).​

Question 21

List two common symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome.​

Question 22

List at least three general health practices the health care professional can follow to decrease the likelihood of injury on the job.​

Question 23

How many normal curves are there in the spinal column?​

A) ​Two
B) ​Three
C) ​Four
D) ​Five

Question 24

List at least three ways to prevent eyestrain when using the computer.
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Question 25

When working at a computer, the top of the monitor should be positioned ____________________.​

Question 26

Give two arguments for and two arguments against the use of back belts by health care professionals.​

Question 27

The most common type of injury caused by prolonged computer use is ___________________________________.​

Question 28

The vertebrae in the neck area are called the ____________________ vertebrae.There are seven of them.​

Question 29

The vertebrae in the lower back are the ____________________ vertebrae.There are five of them.​

Question 30

The best position in which to place the computer monitor in relation to the user is ________________________________________ and at a height that is ________________________________________.​

Question 31

The vertebrae in the chest area are called the ____________________ vertebrae.There are 12 of them.​