Chapter 7 Health Access And The Environment

Question 0

What is carpal tunnel syndrome?

Answer 0

A painful crippling condition affecting the hands and wrists that can be caused by computer use

Question 1

What is repetitive stress injury?

Answer 1

A type of injury such as carpal tunnel syndrome that is caused by performing the same physical movements over and over again

Question 2

What is DeQuervain’s tendonitis?

Answer 2

A condition in which the tendons on the thumb side of the wrist are swollen and irritated

Question 3

What is ergonomics?

Answer 3

The science of fitting a work environment to the people who work there

Question 4

What is the optimal table height when setting up a work station?

Answer 4

25 to 29 inches tall

Question 5

What height should your keyboard be at when setting up your workstation?

Answer 5

At or below elbow height

Question 6

How far should you be from your computer screen?

Answer 6

Approx 2 ft and your forearms shoulders and back should be straight and thighs parallel to the floor

Question 7

What is the optimal computer screen height?

Answer 7

No more than 3 inches above users eye

Question 8

What is a docking station?

Answer 8

A device designed to easily connect a portable computer to conventional hardware such as keyboard mouse and monitor and printer

Question 9

What are some types of ergonomic hardware?

Answer 9

Trackballs
Document holders
Wrist supports
Computer gloves
Anti glare screens
Ergonomic keyboard
Keyboard drawers

Question 10

What are some other computer related health issues?

Answer 10

Emotional health:
Stress of ever changing society
Stress of 24/7 society
Information overload
Burnout

Question 11

What is internet addiction?

Answer 11

The problem of overusing or being unable to stop using the internet

Question 12

What is the digital divide?

Answer 12

The gap between those who have access to technology and those who do not

Question 13

Want is the one laptop per child project?

Answer 13

OPLC project. The goal is to ensure that every child between the ages of 6 and 12 have immediate access to a personal computer by 2015

Question 14

What is assisting technology?

Answer 14

Hardware and software specifically designed for use by individuals with physical disabilities

Question 15

What are some examples of assisting technology?

Answer 15

Special keyboards
Braille displays
Braille printers
Foot controlled mice
Eye tracking technology
Mobile voice search

Question 16

What is green computing?

Answer 16

The use of computers in an environmentally friendly matter

Question 17

What is Energy Star

Answer 17

A program developed by the environmental protection agency (EPA) to encourage the development of energy saving devices

Question 18

What is a Eco-label?

Answer 18

Environmental performance certifications–are also used in other countries

Question 19

What are alternate power sources?

Answer 19

Such things as solar power and panels

Also portable fuel cell chargers

Question 20

What are some issues around recycling and disposal of computing equipment?

Answer 20

The amount of trash esp. Toxic trash generated by computer use
Also paper waste…the so called paperless office still doesn’t exist
Recycling of electronic hardware: cartridges cd DVD

Also all the e-waste usually contains lots of toxic chemicals

Question 21

What is e-paper?

Answer 21

Electronic paper is a technology used with flat panel display devices that attempts to mimic the look of ordinary paper.