Quiz 14 (Ergonomics) Flashcards
__________ hazards act on the skin and other organ systems
Chemical
Which of the following statements about gloves are not true?
Are used to protect your rings from contamination
___________ is the science of designing the workplace to promote neutral position in workers.
Ergonomics
T/F Instruments with thin handles reduce hand fatigue because they are smaller and easier to grasp.
False
Symptoms of ________________ include neck stiffness, hand fatigue, headaches, and finger numbness.
Repetitive motion disorders
Hand specific gloves
Allow for thumb to be in a more neutral position
The neutral sleeping position includes all of the following except:
Sleeping on your stomach
All of the following are ways to prevent workplace hazards except:
NONE OF THESE
Regarding chairs used to perform dental procedures, which of the followings is not true?
Need large, fixed armrests
OSHA enforces the _____________ which is based on employees’ rights and “need to know”
HAZCOM
All of following are ways to prevent/decrease repetitive motion injury except:
Sit in a single neutral position or each procedure
To protect lungs from aerosolized debris, masks must be worn
Over nose and mouth during entire procedure
Strengthening exercises should be performed on the muscles that are ___________ to prevent repetitive motion disorders.
Opposite
Vapor from ultrasonic scaler and drill can travel up to ______ feet
3
Regarding hand washing, which of the following statements are true?
Wash hand for a minimum of one minute
The agency that requires employers to provide personal protective equipment for employees is
OSHA
All of the following are types of protective eyewear except:
NONE OF THESE
This type of hazard is a result of workplace interactions
Ergonomic
Needles and Lu atoms are considered _________ hazards in the workplace
Physical
The neutral position includes all of the following except:
Elbows at 80 degree angle
