Deck 4: Sonographer Safety Issues

Question 1

To avoid injury when doing portable studies, sonographers should:

A) lock leading wheels to steer more evenly.
B)
B) hold wrists straight when pushing equipment.
C) twist his or her trunk to help steer the equipment.
D) do both a and

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Tarsal tunnel syndrome is caused by:

A) pressure on the anterior tibial nerve.
B) pressure on the posterior tibial nerve.
C) thickening of the tendons.
D) radial nerve neuromas.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

OSHA recommends a ___-minute break for every ___ hours of scanning.

A) 5; 1
B) 15; 2
C) 10; 1
D) 10; 2

Answer 3

D

Question 4

de Quervain disease primarily is characterized by:

A) tenosynovitis.
B) muscular atrophy.
C) neuromas.
D) epicondylitis.

Question 5

Upper extremity injury among sonographers most often is associated with:

A) overwork.
B) decreased oxygen and blood flow.
C) transducer design and manipulation.
D) static posture.

Question 6

Which of the following actions is(are) recommended to cope successfully with stress?

A) Awareness
B) Avoidance
C) Acceptance
D) Both a and b

Question 7

Resource inadequacy exists in cases of:

A) a lack of sufficient resources to perform a task to the level of expectation.
B) your skills being underutilized.
C)
C) budget cuts in your department.
D) both a and

Question 8

Which of the following factors does not contribute to sonographer injury?

A) Static posture
B) Psychosocial stress
C) Physical conditioning
D) Shoulder adduction

Question 9

Which of the following statements about plantar fasciitis is untrue?

A) The pain is located in the ankle.
B) It results from overuse and repeated stress of the foot.
C) It is related to being overweight.
D) Treatment may include extracorporeal shock wave therapy.

Question 10

A focusing defect common in people over age 45 is:

A) myopia.
B) astigmatism.
C) presbyopia.
D) macular degeneration.

Question 11

To protect the scanning hand and wrist, do not:

A) use a cable brace.
B) drape cables over the shoulder or neck.
C) change your grip during scanning.
D) select a transducer with flexible cables.

Question 12

Which of the following statements about stress is untrue?

A) Stress suppresses immune system function.
B) Patient demands can cause stress.
C) Working in crowded environments creates stress.
D) An absence of stress leads to renewed energy.

Question 13

Trigger finger often coexists with:

A) CPS.
B) TOS.
C) de Quervain disease.
D) bursitis.

Question 14

Internally generated stress is a major factor in the development of sonographer burnout and:

A) monotony.
B) role overload.
C) compassion fatigue.
D) a hostile work environment.

Question 15

The ideal ion concentration of indoor environments is a range of _____ ions/cc.

A) 200-400 negative
B) 200-400 positive
C) 2000-4000 positive
D) 2000-4000 negative

Question 16

Which kind of lighting is recommended to decrease eyestrain and fatigue?

A) High ambient light
B) Fluorescent lighting
C) Full spectrum bulbs
D) Tinted bulbs

Question 17

What are the most common sites of pain and injury for sonographers?

A) Neck and shoulder
B) Fingers and feet
C) Wrist and hands
D) All of the above

Question 18

Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by:

A) microscopic tearing of the wrist tendon.
B) tearing of the median nerve.
C) compression of the median nerve.
D) inflammation of the wrist tendons.

Question 19

Which type of musculoskeletal pain is most resistant to medication and therapy?

A) Back and neck
B) Upper arm and elbow
C) Wrist and fingers
D) Heel

Question 20

To avoid arm and shoulder pain, the scanning arm should not be abducted more than ___ degrees.

A) 15
B) 25
C) 30
D) 45

Question 21

An electromyogram may be ordered to diagnose:

A) carpal tunnel syndrome.
B) thoracic outlet syndrome.
C) de Quervain disease.
D) plantar fasciitis.

Question 22

Thoracic outlet syndrome is:

A) a group of disorders brought on by compression of blood vessels or nerves in the space between the clavicle and first rib.
B) caused by compression of the median nerve at the wrist.
C) characterized by inflammation of tendon sheaths.
D) caused by overuse of and repeated stress on the foot.

Question 23

Infarcts are a symptom of:

A) extreme stress.
B) repetitive strain injuries.
C) neurologic TOS.
D) vascular TOS.

Question 24

Inflammation of the small sac of fluid that cushions and lubricates an area between the tendon and bone or around a joint is:

A) tenosynovitis.
B) rheumatoid arthritis.
C) bursitis.
D) NCV.

Question 25

Decreased range of motion, swelling at the base of the thumb, and crackling noises are symptoms of:

A) de Quervain disease.
B) trigger finger.
C) CRS.
D) fibrotic palmar fasciitis.