PAT EXAM 2 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS | RATED A+
Main reasons for long-term absences among healthcare workers - CORRECT ANSWER -
Occupational Injuries
Physical Injury acquired carrying out one's job duties - CORRECT ANSWER -Occupational Injury
It only takes _________ for a sonographer to start experiencing pain associated with the job -
CORRECT ANSWER -5 years
Several studies suggest between ______ and ______ of sonographers scan in pain (end up
retiring early and changing jobs) - CORRECT ANSWER -80% and 90%
- Occupationally acquired or aggravated injuries to muscles, tendons, ligaments, or cartilage
resulting from repetitive use
- Can lead to pain, swelling, inflammation, spine degeneration, and gradual deterioration of
tendons and ligaments
- Pain during exams may subside, but damage to soft tissue accumulates with time - CORRECT
ANSWER -WRMSDs
Work injuries can also be referred to: - CORRECT ANSWER --Repetitive strain injuries
- Repetitive motion injuries
- Overuse syndrome
- Cumulative trauma disorder
The scientific study of creating tools and equipment that help the human body adapt to the
work environment - CORRECT ANSWER -Ergonomics
,Use of ______________ and making it a habit to think about correct ___________ before acting
can save you from pain - CORRECT ANSWER -- Proper body mechanics
- Posture
- When you stand, the center of gravity is located at the _____________
- Maintaining this can save you from pain
- Postural support devices can encourage correct positioning - CORRECT ANSWER -Center of
Pelvis
- Technique that endures the spine is in appropriate alignment for virtually any position required
to function in one's daily tasks, such as moving, sitting, and lifting - CORRECT ANSWER -Proper
body mechanics
A position of the body or part of the body - CORRECT ANSWER -Posture
Risk Factors for development of WRMSDs include: - CORRECT ANSWER -- Posture and body
positioning
- Repetitive motions and force
- Room and equipment design
- Job design
- Other threatening physical predisposing factors
- Risk specific to same specialties
Relates to how much pressure is applied by one object (transducer) to the surface of another
object (the patient); exertion of physical effort by the body in order to complete a task -
CORRECT ANSWER -Force
, - Means all body parts are aligned and balanced
- includes how you handle your extremities
- The more you practice it, the more routine it will become - CORRECT ANSWER -Correct Posture
- Often more comfortable than poor
- Due to how we have trained our ligaments, muscles, and tendons to relax in certain positions
- Performing with it can result in a painful muscle spasm - CORRECT ANSWER -Poor Posture
Involuntary contraction of a msucle - CORRECT ANSWER -Muscle Spasm
- Repeated use of awkward _____________ and __________ can lead to WRMSDs
- Proper scanning technique is vital - CORRECT ANSWER -Abduction and Adduction
When part of the body, such as the arm, is moved away the midline of the body - CORRECT
ANSWER -Abduction
Moved toward the midline of the body - CORRECT ANSWER -Adduction
The small movements required to manipulate the transducer require the use of ____________ -
CORRECT ANSWER -Many coordinated muscles, tendons, and ligaments
- Results from applying force while carrying out these movements
- The more force required to perform a job, the more muscle effort is necessary, resulting in
decreased blood supply - CORRECT ANSWER -Muscle Fatigue
The pressure applied with the transducer in combination with sustaining a static posture can
lead to _________ - CORRECT ANSWER -Static muscle loading
ANSWERS | RATED A+
Main reasons for long-term absences among healthcare workers - CORRECT ANSWER -
Occupational Injuries
Physical Injury acquired carrying out one's job duties - CORRECT ANSWER -Occupational Injury
It only takes _________ for a sonographer to start experiencing pain associated with the job -
CORRECT ANSWER -5 years
Several studies suggest between ______ and ______ of sonographers scan in pain (end up
retiring early and changing jobs) - CORRECT ANSWER -80% and 90%
- Occupationally acquired or aggravated injuries to muscles, tendons, ligaments, or cartilage
resulting from repetitive use
- Can lead to pain, swelling, inflammation, spine degeneration, and gradual deterioration of
tendons and ligaments
- Pain during exams may subside, but damage to soft tissue accumulates with time - CORRECT
ANSWER -WRMSDs
Work injuries can also be referred to: - CORRECT ANSWER --Repetitive strain injuries
- Repetitive motion injuries
- Overuse syndrome
- Cumulative trauma disorder
The scientific study of creating tools and equipment that help the human body adapt to the
work environment - CORRECT ANSWER -Ergonomics
,Use of ______________ and making it a habit to think about correct ___________ before acting
can save you from pain - CORRECT ANSWER -- Proper body mechanics
- Posture
- When you stand, the center of gravity is located at the _____________
- Maintaining this can save you from pain
- Postural support devices can encourage correct positioning - CORRECT ANSWER -Center of
Pelvis
- Technique that endures the spine is in appropriate alignment for virtually any position required
to function in one's daily tasks, such as moving, sitting, and lifting - CORRECT ANSWER -Proper
body mechanics
A position of the body or part of the body - CORRECT ANSWER -Posture
Risk Factors for development of WRMSDs include: - CORRECT ANSWER -- Posture and body
positioning
- Repetitive motions and force
- Room and equipment design
- Job design
- Other threatening physical predisposing factors
- Risk specific to same specialties
Relates to how much pressure is applied by one object (transducer) to the surface of another
object (the patient); exertion of physical effort by the body in order to complete a task -
CORRECT ANSWER -Force
, - Means all body parts are aligned and balanced
- includes how you handle your extremities
- The more you practice it, the more routine it will become - CORRECT ANSWER -Correct Posture
- Often more comfortable than poor
- Due to how we have trained our ligaments, muscles, and tendons to relax in certain positions
- Performing with it can result in a painful muscle spasm - CORRECT ANSWER -Poor Posture
Involuntary contraction of a msucle - CORRECT ANSWER -Muscle Spasm
- Repeated use of awkward _____________ and __________ can lead to WRMSDs
- Proper scanning technique is vital - CORRECT ANSWER -Abduction and Adduction
When part of the body, such as the arm, is moved away the midline of the body - CORRECT
ANSWER -Abduction
Moved toward the midline of the body - CORRECT ANSWER -Adduction
The small movements required to manipulate the transducer require the use of ____________ -
CORRECT ANSWER -Many coordinated muscles, tendons, and ligaments
- Results from applying force while carrying out these movements
- The more force required to perform a job, the more muscle effort is necessary, resulting in
decreased blood supply - CORRECT ANSWER -Muscle Fatigue
The pressure applied with the transducer in combination with sustaining a static posture can
lead to _________ - CORRECT ANSWER -Static muscle loading
