Hsc 0003 Chapter 9

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Risk factors that inc the likelihood of injury: poor posture, poor body _____, low level of fitness, obesity, and stress both mechanical and phys.

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mechanics

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The best preventive procedures are: good posture, stay fit by reg exercise, maintain flex with stretch, stay trim by diet, and reduce mental ++++

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stress

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Body Mechanics are the correct ++++ of the body for a given task

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positioning

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Ergonomics is the science of ______ and arranging things in the working and living environments for maximum efficiency and maximum health and saftey

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designing

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Good ergonomic environment limits exposure to discomfort or +++++

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injury

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Health care personnel injuries commonly musculoskeletal or +++++ system injuries

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nervous

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Repetitive motion injuries or RMIs based on the ++++ of one part of the body

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overuse

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RMI symptoms include: pain that gets worse, paresthesias or abnormal sensation in absence of external _____, numbness, coldness, or loss of sensation, clumsiness, weakness, or lack of coordination, impaired range of motion, poping, clicking, or cracking in joint, swelling or redness.

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stimulus

Front 9

Common RMIs include carpal ==== syndrome, thoracic outlet syndrome, and tendonitis.

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tunnel

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Prevent injury Maintain normal curves of back. Avoid +++++

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hunching

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Warm up and _____ before and after repetitive static or prolonged movments.Take breaks

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stretch

Front 12

Use the largest joints and +++++ to do the work. Bend down to lift.

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muscles

Front 13

Carpal tunnel syndrome repeated hand motions cause inflammation and swelling which pinch ___ that pass thru a tunnel of bones and ligaments in wrist

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nerves

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Thoracic outlet syndrome repeated motion causes bones or disks to compress nerves in the _____

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neck

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Tendonitis repeated motion in a joint infames ++++++

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tendons

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Prevention Use splints and wrist supports upon recommendation of therapist or ____

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DR

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Seek early tx do not ++++

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delay

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Learn to cope with psych ++++

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stress

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Physical, occupational, and psychological tx of +++

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RMIs

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RMI tx- Rest for 2 to 3 days, otherwise range of motion will be ++++

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lost

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Prevention of RMIs
Ice pack or _____mild pain relievers

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heat

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Prevention of RMIs
Corticoid steroid +++++

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injections

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Tx plan for injury\
rest for no more than ++++ days

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2 to 3

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Splinting for hand or ++++ injuries by occupational therapist

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wrist

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Ergonomic corrections can be made in the home or ____ place

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work

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TENS unit relieves pain in _____ of RMIs

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75 to 80%

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_____ can reduce pain related to injury

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acupuncture

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Sports massage: Swedish, shiatsu encourage +++++ and relaxation of muscles

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circulation

Front 29

Yoga and _____ result in gentle stretch and improve ____ and maintain range of motion without tissue damage

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tai chai
circulation

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Alexander technique good posture esp the position of the ++++ relative to the spine.

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head

Front 31

Hydrotherapy improves circulation and relieves pain in joints and soft ______

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tissue

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Sports massage: Swedish, shiatsu encourage +++++ and relaxation of muscles

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circulation

Front 33

Yoga and _____ result in gentle stretch and improve ____ and maintain range of motion without tissue damage

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tai chai
circulation

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Sports massage: Swedish, shiatsu encourage +++++ and relaxation of muscles

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circulation

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Alexander technique good posture esp the position of the ++++ relative to the spine.

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head

Front 36

Yoga and _____ result in gentle stretch and improve ____ and maintain range of motion without tissue damage

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tai chai
circulation

Front 37

Hydrotherapy improves circulation and relieves pain in joints and soft ______

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tissue

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Alexander technique good posture esp the position of the ++++ relative to the spine.

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head

Front 39

Hydrotherapy improves circulation and relieves pain in joints and soft ______

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tissue

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RMIs treated with ____ only when conservative measures fail in 6 to 12 weeks.

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conservative measures

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RMIs treated with ____ only when conservative measures fail in 6 to 12 weeks.

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conservative measures

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Use a chair that supports the normal ____ of the back. Lumbar support

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curves

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Avoid bending neck for long periods. Keep head and shoulders alligned over +++++

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hips

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Use a chair that supports the normal ____ of the back. Lumbar support

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curves

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Minimize twisting and bending +++++

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motions

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RMIs treated with ____ only when conservative measures fail in 6 to 12 weeks.

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conservative measures

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Avoid bending neck for long periods. Keep head and shoulders alligned over +++++

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hips

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When turning is necessary, pivot entire body in unison or use a ____ chair

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swivel

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Minimize twisting and bending +++++

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motions

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Use a chair that supports the normal ____ of the back. Lumbar support

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curves

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When turning is necessary, pivot entire body in unison or use a ____ chair

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swivel

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Avoid bending neck for long periods. Keep head and shoulders alligned over +++++

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hips

Front 53

Minimize twisting and bending +++++

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motions

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When turning is necessary, pivot entire body in unison or use a ____ chair

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swivel

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Use a speakerphone or headset when using the ____ frequently

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telephone

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When not using hands keep upper ___ close to the body.

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arms

Front 57

Back belts referred to back supports or ++++ belts. Backs 20% of all injuries.Increase intraabdominal pressure.

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abdominal

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When standing and walking, be aware of your posture, maintain the ++++ curves of your back

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normal

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When standing and walking, keep your neck in a neutral ___. Don't jut chin forward or slouch.

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position

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While lifting, move close to the ____ to be lifted.

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object

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While lifting,Maintain the 3 _____ curves of the back.

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normal

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While lifting, increase the base of support by positioning feet 6 to ___ inches apart.

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8

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While lifting, take a deep breath and tighten your ____ muscles.

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abdominal

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While lifting, lift the load with the +++++, not the back

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legs

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While lifting, use two hands. Carry objects close to the body at the waist. When turning, move ))))) body.

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entire

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Avoid reaching overhead with heavy ____.

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loads

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Push rathe than pull heavy objects except on ++++

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ramps

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Use carts and doiles to lift ____ loads.

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heavy

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Tilt containers or objects to avoid bending the wrist to pick up +++++

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objects.

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Some say abdominal belts lead to ++++ pressure.

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cardiac

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Most effective way to eliminate back injury is to implement ++++++ program

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ergonomics

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While standing and walking, maintain the +++ curves of your back. Maintain posture.

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curves

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While standing and walking, Keep your neck in a neutral position. No jut out )))))

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chin

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While standing and walking, wear cushioned shoes with good _____

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support

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While standing and walking, shift your _____ often

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weight

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While walking a long time, use a footstool. Alternate placing one +++++ on the stool to take the strain off back.

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foot

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While lifting, move in ++++ to the object being lifted

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closer

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While lifting, maintain the )))))) curve of your back.

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normal

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While lifting increase the ____ of support, by positioning your feet 6 to 8 inches apart.

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base

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Squat when lifting maintain posture. When picking up ++++, bend at the knee rather than the waist.

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objects

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Position your hands underneath the ___ to be lifted.

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object

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Take a deep ____, and tighted your abdominal muscles when lifting. This increases the _____ pressure, which increases the support for back and spine

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breath
intrabdonimal

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Use the large muscles of the ++++ to lift the load, not the back.

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legs

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Use 2 hands to lift rather than ___, even for light objects.

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1

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Carry objects close to the body, at ++++ level.

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waist

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When turning, move your ____ body in unison. To change direction, use the feet.

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entire