Quiz 14 (Ergonomics)

Question 1

__________ hazards act on the skin and other organ systems

Answer 1

Chemical

Question 2

Which of the following statements about gloves are not true?

Answer 2

Are used to protect your rings from contamination

Question 3

___________ is the science of designing the workplace to promote neutral position in workers.

Answer 3

Ergonomics

Question 4

T/F Instruments with thin handles reduce hand fatigue because they are smaller and easier to grasp.

Answer 4

False

Question 5

Symptoms of ________________ include neck stiffness, hand fatigue, headaches, and finger numbness.

Answer 5

Repetitive motion disorders

Question 6

Hand specific gloves

Answer 6

Allow for thumb to be in a more neutral position

Question 7

The neutral sleeping position includes all of the following except:

Answer 7

Sleeping on your stomach

Question 8

All of the following are ways to prevent workplace hazards except:

Answer 8

NONE OF THESE

Question 9

Regarding chairs used to perform dental procedures, which of the followings is not true?

Answer 9

Need large, fixed armrests

Question 10

OSHA enforces the _____________ which is based on employees’ rights and “need to know”

Answer 10

HAZCOM

Question 11

All of following are ways to prevent/decrease repetitive motion injury except:

Answer 11

Sit in a single neutral position or each procedure

Question 12

To protect lungs from aerosolized debris, masks must be worn

Answer 12

Over nose and mouth during entire procedure

Question 13

Strengthening exercises should be performed on the muscles that are ___________ to prevent repetitive motion disorders.

Answer 13

Opposite

Question 14

Vapor from ultrasonic scaler and drill can travel up to ______ feet

Answer 14

3

Question 15

Regarding hand washing, which of the following statements are true?

Answer 15

Wash hand for a minimum of one minute

Question 16

The agency that requires employers to provide personal protective equipment for employees is

Answer 16

OSHA

Question 17

All of the following are types of protective eyewear except:

Answer 17

NONE OF THESE

Question 18

This type of hazard is a result of workplace interactions

Answer 18

Ergonomic

Question 19

Needles and Lu atoms are considered _________ hazards in the workplace

Answer 19

Physical

Question 20

The neutral position includes all of the following except:

Answer 20

Elbows at 80 degree angle