Ergonomics Quiz

The clinician’s chairs should be adjusted so that the clinician’s feet are flat on the floor. The clinician’s chair should be adjusted so that the clinician’s knees are positioned slightly below the hips.

• Both statements are true

• Both statements are false

• The first statement is true; the second statement is false

• The first statement is false; the second statement is true

What is the foremost risk factor for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS)?

• Repetition

• Cold room temperatures

• Holding Instruments too tightly

• Use of vibrating instruments

In a neutral position, the elbow should be held close to the clinician’s body at which angle?

• 60 degree angle

• 90 degree angle

• 70 degree angle

• 80 degree angle

For neck and back support, the clinician’s hip should be at which angle?

• 100- to 115-degree hip angle

• 105- to 125-degree hip angle

• 110- to 125-degree hip angle

• 105- to 120-degree hip angle

Which of the following is NOT considered to be ideal for neutral positioning?

• Neck supported by the spine, not bent greater than 15 degrees

• Forearms held in same plane as wrist and hand

• Shoulders positioned level and held in their lowest, most relaxed position

• Elbows held away from the clinician’s body at an angle greater than 90 degrees

Which nerve is affected when carpal tunnel syndrome is evident?

• Nerves from the brachial plexus

• Ulnar nerve

• Radial Nerve

• Median Nerve