Chapter 5 Ergonomics and prevention Flashcards
Which of the following can present clinically similar to carpal tunnel syndrome
1) Thoracic outlet syndrome
2) De Quervain disease
3) Trigger finger
4) Ganglion cyst
1) Thoracic syndrome
Which of the following is not a nerve entrapment disorder
1) Tarsal tunnel syndrome
2) Carpal tunnel syndrome
3) Cubital tunnel syndrome
4) Trigger tunnel syndrome
4) Trigger tunnel syndrome
What is the Tinel sign used to diagnose
Cubital tunnel syndrome
Which of the following would not contribute to proper equipment design
1) Keyboards and control panels that are adjustable
2) Modifiable stretchers
3) Stationary chairs
4) Touch key functions
3) Stationary chairs
What disorder is described as a repetitive motion injury that is characterized by tenosynovitis of the thumb side of the wrist
De Quervain disease
What percentage of sonographers report scanning in pain
80-90%
What is another name for lateral epicondylitis
Tennis elbow
The most vulnerable area for pain in the sonographers back is between
T3 and T5
Trigger finger is a form of
Tenosynovitis
Tendons attach what to what
Muscles to bones
Where is the center of gravity for a person when he or she is standing
Center of pelvis
The Norco wrist brace is used to treat
Carpal tunnel syndrome
What is the second most common area affected by work related injuries for the sonographer
Neck
In what position is the wrist the strongest
Routine handshake position