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    Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders: Quiz

    Take this short quiz to find out how much you know about ergonomics and musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Select the best answer for each question. Answers appear at the bottom of the page.

    1. Ergonomic principles are intended to improve the fit between a worker and an activity.

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     F

    2. Ergonomics is a topic that’s important only in the workplace.

     T

     F

    3. An MSD may cause numbness and tingling in the affected body part.

     T

     F

    4. Cumulative trauma usually damages soft tissues, such as muscles and tendons.

     T

     F

    5. If you have an MSD risk factor, you’ll always get an MSD.

     T

     F

    6. MSD risk factors are all activity-related.

     T

     F

    7. Reducing risk factors always involves spending a lot of money.

     T

     F

    8. Proper posture includes the positioning of your entire body.

     T

     F

    9. Frequent stretching overhead to reach materials is okay as long as you don’t twist your body.

     T

     F

    10. Your overall health may affect your risk of MSDs.

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    11. MSD risk factors include:

    A. Long duration

    B. Too short a recovery time

    C. Frequent force

    D. All of the above

    12. Your body can be stressed by:

    A. Vibration

    B. Cold

    C. Bad lighting

    D. All of the above

    13. Neutral position is:

    A. The position that places the least amount of stress on the body

    B. The most difficult position for the body to hold

    C. A safe position that protects only the back

    D. The only position you can work in

    14. You’re at risk of an MSD if you:

    A. Keep repeating a forceful task

    B. Use hand tools once a year

    C. Rest between repetitive tasks

    D. None of the above

    Answers to quiz: 1 True 2 False 3 True 4 True 5 False 6 False 7 False 8 True 9 False 10 True 11 D 12 D 13 A 14 A

    Online Medical Reviewer: Amy Finke RN BSN
    Online Medical Reviewer: Raymond Kent Turley BSN MSN RN
    Online Medical Reviewer: Thomas N Joseph MD
    Date Last Reviewed: 12/1/2021
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    Southern New Mexico
    Surgery Center

    2301 Indian Wells Rd. Suite B
    Alamogordo, NM 88310
    www.snmsc.org

    Phone: 575.437.0890
    Fax: 575.437.0905
    Email: info@snmsc.org

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