Chapter 25 - Ergonomics Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
What is the goal of ergonomics? -
correct answer ✅- To help people stay healthy while performing
their work more effectively.
- This is done by changing the workplace design, modifying
instruments, strengthening muscles, taking breaks, using certain
products, and providing proper training.
- Ergonomic conditions are the safest, most efficient, and easiest
way to work
Discuss exercises that can reduce muscle fatigue and strengthen
muscles -
correct answer ✅Pelvic tilt, hyper extension, knee to chest, sit-ups,
suspend from bar, doorway stretch, neck isometric, rubber ball
squeeze, rubber band stretch
Describe the neutral working position -
correct answer ✅Sitting upright with your weight evenly
distributed
, Chapter 25 - Ergonomics Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Describe exercises to reduce eye strain -
correct answer ✅Look up from the tasks and focus your eyes at a
distance for about 20 seconds to practice using your full range of
vision
Describe exercises to reduce neck strain -
correct answer ✅Head rotations which involve tilting the head
from right to left and from forward to backward without forcing the
motion beyond a range of comfort
Identify common symptoms of musculoskeletal disorders -
correct answer ✅Neck or back pain and CTS
Identify three categories of risk factors that contribute to increased
risk of injury -
correct answer ✅1) Posture, 2) Repetition, 3) Force
List the symptoms of carpel tunnel syndrome -
correct answer ✅Numbness, tingling, or weakness in your hand
Carpel tunnel syndrome -
correct answer ✅- With improper motion the tendons can swell
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
What is the goal of ergonomics? -
correct answer ✅- To help people stay healthy while performing
their work more effectively.
- This is done by changing the workplace design, modifying
instruments, strengthening muscles, taking breaks, using certain
products, and providing proper training.
- Ergonomic conditions are the safest, most efficient, and easiest
way to work
Discuss exercises that can reduce muscle fatigue and strengthen
muscles -
correct answer ✅Pelvic tilt, hyper extension, knee to chest, sit-ups,
suspend from bar, doorway stretch, neck isometric, rubber ball
squeeze, rubber band stretch
Describe the neutral working position -
correct answer ✅Sitting upright with your weight evenly
distributed
, Chapter 25 - Ergonomics Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Describe exercises to reduce eye strain -
correct answer ✅Look up from the tasks and focus your eyes at a
distance for about 20 seconds to practice using your full range of
vision
Describe exercises to reduce neck strain -
correct answer ✅Head rotations which involve tilting the head
from right to left and from forward to backward without forcing the
motion beyond a range of comfort
Identify common symptoms of musculoskeletal disorders -
correct answer ✅Neck or back pain and CTS
Identify three categories of risk factors that contribute to increased
risk of injury -
correct answer ✅1) Posture, 2) Repetition, 3) Force
List the symptoms of carpel tunnel syndrome -
correct answer ✅Numbness, tingling, or weakness in your hand
Carpel tunnel syndrome -
correct answer ✅- With improper motion the tendons can swell
