Ergonomics I Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
Ergonomics -
correct answer ✅the science of study of work
The application of ergonomics is important for ______________
and __________ -
correct answer ✅improving performance and the general well-
being of workers
ergonomics removes barrier to productivity, fosters safety and
promotes comfort when ____________ -
correct answer ✅repetitive tasks are being performed
important goals of ergonomics -
correct answer ✅-Improving performance and quality
-Reducing injuries
-Reducing absenteeism and turnover
-Ensuring overall greater employee satisfaction
In the _________, the most common work-related complaint
among sonographers was shoulder pain and discomfort in the
scanning arm -
correct answer ✅1980s
, Ergonomics I Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
Predominant equipment used in the 1980s was a ______________
-
correct answer ✅static scanner with an articulated arm
By the mid _________ sonographers began to complain of muscle
strain in the wrist and base of the thumb as well as shoulder pain -
correct answer ✅1990s
A _________ by SMDS stated that work-related musculoskeletal
disorders were resulting from or caused by workplace activities -
were reported by almost 80% of respondents -
correct answer ✅2000 study
Tips for ergonomics -
correct answer ✅-Back against the chair, neck straight and chair at
an adjustable height
-Position close to patient
-Keep wrist in neutral position
-Keep shoulder abduction at 30 degrees or less
Answers (Grade A+)
Ergonomics -
correct answer ✅the science of study of work
The application of ergonomics is important for ______________
and __________ -
correct answer ✅improving performance and the general well-
being of workers
ergonomics removes barrier to productivity, fosters safety and
promotes comfort when ____________ -
correct answer ✅repetitive tasks are being performed
important goals of ergonomics -
correct answer ✅-Improving performance and quality
-Reducing injuries
-Reducing absenteeism and turnover
-Ensuring overall greater employee satisfaction
In the _________, the most common work-related complaint
among sonographers was shoulder pain and discomfort in the
scanning arm -
correct answer ✅1980s
, Ergonomics I Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
Predominant equipment used in the 1980s was a ______________
-
correct answer ✅static scanner with an articulated arm
By the mid _________ sonographers began to complain of muscle
strain in the wrist and base of the thumb as well as shoulder pain -
correct answer ✅1990s
A _________ by SMDS stated that work-related musculoskeletal
disorders were resulting from or caused by workplace activities -
were reported by almost 80% of respondents -
correct answer ✅2000 study
Tips for ergonomics -
correct answer ✅-Back against the chair, neck straight and chair at
an adjustable height
-Position close to patient
-Keep wrist in neutral position
-Keep shoulder abduction at 30 degrees or less
