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WorksheetsErgonomics - Grade 8 Activity
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Select the computer related disorders seen in the powerpoint from class
Low cholestorol and high blood pressure
Strains and pains
CVS, RSI and Musculoskeletal problems
Diabetes and cancer
What is the meaning of computer related disorders?
Hazards that happen when you work on the computer
Computers injuring their environments
Injuries you receive when playing on the computer
Injuries that are a result of using the computer for long periods of time
Where does RSI occur in the body?
Muscles
Nerves
Tendons
All of the above
Identify one cause of RSI
Staring too long at the computer
Sitting with bad posture at the computer
Typing for too long on the computer
Not taking time to eat at the computer
Identify one cause of CVS
Looking at the computer for long hours
Sitting with bad posture at the computer
Typing for too long on the computer
Not taking time to eat at the computer
Identify one cause of Musculoskeletal problems:
Looking at the computer for long hours
Sitting with bad posture at the computer
Typing for too long on the computer
Not taking time to eat at the computer
What does RSI stand for?
Round-about Stress Incentives
Repetitive Strain Injury
Resistance Strain Injury
Random Stress Indicator
What does CVS stand for?
Computer Vision Syndrome
Computer Vertical Sickness
Computer Vision Systems
Comparable Vision Sickness
Example of RSI
Carparl Tunnel Syndrome
Diabetes
Cancer
Hypertension
How long should you take a break from the computer?
20 - 30 mins
10 - 17 mins
No breaks
5 mins
Should you feet dongle in the air while sitting on a computer chair?
True
False
What should you do to rest your eyes when using the computer for a while?
Use the 20-20 rule
Turn off the computer
Continue using the computer
Max the brightness of the computer monitor
What is another name for epicondylitis?
Tennis arms
Sports injury
Tennis Elbow
Arm injury
What level should your computer monitor's brightness be?
Maximum
Minimum
Under 50%
According to room lighting
What angle should your arms and feet be at when sitting at the computer?
45 degrees
90 degrees
180 degrees
10 degrees
Your computer chair height should be:
Comfortable
Adjustable
Constant
Static
Symptoms of RSI
Pain, aches and tenderness in joints
Pain in shoulders and neck
Burning and itching eyes
Pain in areas of the skin
Symptoms of CVS
Pain, aches and tenderness in joints
Pain in shoulders and neck
Burning and itching eyes
Pain in areas of the skin
Symptoms of Musculoskeletal problems
Pain, aches and tenderness in joints
Pain in parts of the back
Burning and itching eyes
Pain in areas of the skin
What is ergonomics?
Study of tools to make work more comfortable
Studying tools to make work harder
Studying to make yourself more comfortable
None of the above
