PAT Chapter 5

Which of the following methods can help prevent work-related musculoskeletal disorders?

• Ergonomic workplace design

• Regular exercise and stretching

• Proper lifting techniques

• All of the above

What are the main reasons for long-term absences among healthcare workers?

• Stress and burnout

• Infectious diseases

• Musculoskeletal injuries

• All of the above

On average, how many years does it take for a sonographer to start experiencing pain associated with the job?

• 1-2 years

• 3-5 years

• 6-8 years

• 9-11 years

What percentage of sonographers scan in pain according to several studies?

• 20%

• 50%

• 80%

• 100%

What are WRMSDs?

• Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders

• Wireless Remote Monitoring System Devices

• Wide Range Multi-Spectral Detectors

• Water Resource Management and Development Systems

Which of the following can result from WRMSDs?

• A) Pain and swelling

• B) Improved muscle strength

• C) Enhanced flexibility

• D) Increased energy

What is the most common area of work-related injuries for sonographers?

• Neck

• Shoulder

• Wrist

• Back

What percentage of sonographers experience work-related injuries in the neck?

• A) 84%

• B) 83%

• C) 61%

• D) 58%

The percentage of sonographers experiencing work-related injuries in the wrist is ___.

• 61%

• 45%

• 30%

• 75%

Fill in the blank: Work-related injuries in the back affect ____% of sonographers.

• 58%

• 45%

• 30%

• 65%