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34 Cards in this Set
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Ergonomic concepts gained popularity during the ______ _______ |
industrial revolution |
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a method that improved worker efficiency by improving the job process |
scientific management |
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Work-related musculoskeletal disorders
the most common complaint was _________ pain |
shoulder |
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Incidence of Work-related musculoskeletal Disorders (WRMSD)s was found to be _____ in the United States |
81% |
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where industry-specific guidelines do not exist, the _____ ____ ____ is used |
general duty clause |
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________ ___ to the general duty clause states that each employee shall comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations, and orders issued pursuant to this Act that are applicable to his or her own actions and conduct |
Section 5b |
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The term that is currently in use for occupational injury |
Work-related musculoskeletal disorder (WRMSD) |
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______ _______ are defined as injuries that:
result in restricted work result in days away from work involve MSD symptoms that remain for 7 or more days Involve MSD symptoms that require medical treatment beyond first aid |
WRMSD incidents |
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Ultrasound examination specialties such as __________, _____ _____ _____, and to a lesser extent, _______ ______ involve _______ motion that can cause WRMSD |
echocardiography High-risk obstetric scanning vascular sonography repetitive |
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helps organizations work with OSHA to prevent workplace injuries by educating and leading employers and their employees in advancing workplace safety and health |
alliance program |
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the Society for Diagnostic Medical Sonography hosts _______ ______ ______ ______ ______ |
International Ultrasound Industry Consensus Conference |
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International ultrasound industry consensus conference
Administrators addressed the issues of ______, _____, and _____ ____ |
workload
scheduling
room size |
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International ultrasound industry consensus conference
Sonographers discussed ______ _____, ______, and _______ |
best practices
education
training |
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International ultrasound industry consensus conference
also discussed were the need for accredited programs to include curriculum related to ______ and ______ ____ and the need for ______ ____ to test knowledge of ______ _____ |
ergonomics
injury prevention
certifying bodies
risk factors |
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International ultrasound industry consensus conference
________ _______ address the role of employees and employers, educators, medical facilities, and equipment manufacturers in reducing the impact of work-related injuries on the workforce and are intended to assist all stakeholders in making informed decisions |
Industry standards |
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WRMSDs include injuries of ______, _____, and ______ |
muscles
tendons
joints |
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Positive relationship is demonstrated between the severity of MSDs and the performance of repetitive work task(s) that require _____ _____ with or without _____ ______ |
forceful movements
repetitive motion |
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relationship between the user and the work station equipment has become "frozen," and the rocker is often forced into a ______ _____ |
static posture
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combination of repetitive motions and prolonged static postures results in ________ ______ and eventually ______ |
musculoskeletal discomfort
injury |
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Risk factors for WRMSDs (5) |
forceful exertions awkward postures and prolonged static postures repetitive motions "pinch" grip environmental factors such as extreme heat, cold, humidity, or vibrations |
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awkward and static postures cause muscles to be ______ ________; therefore they cannot receive ________ or get rid of _______ |
contracted continuously
oxygen
toxins |
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inflammation of the tendon and the sheath around the tendon, which often occur together |
tendonitis and tenosynovitis |
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specific type of tendonitis of the thumb that can result from gripping the transducer |
de Quervain disease |
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entrapment of the median nerve as it runs through the carpal bones of the wrist. Results from repeated flexion and extension of the _______ and also develops from mechanical pressure against the wrist |
Carpal tunnel
wrist |
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Entrapment of the ulnar nerve as it runs through the elbow. Can result from repeated twisting of the forearm and mechanical pressure against the elbow as it rests on the examination table during scanning |
Cubital tunnel |
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inflammation of the periosteum in the are of the inset ion of the biceps tendon into the distal humerus. Can result from repeated twisting of the ________ |
Epicondylitis (lateral and medial)
forearm |
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nerve entrapment that can occur at different levels, resulting in a variety of symptoms |
thoracic outlet syndrome |
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inflammation and swelling of the tendon sheath in a finger that entraps the tendon and restricts the motion of the finer |
trigger finger |
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inflammation of the shoulder bursa from repeated motion |
bursitis (shoulder) |
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repeated motion, which causes fraying of the rotator cuff muscle tendons. This injury increases with age and is even more prevalent when work-related stresses are added. Repeated arm abduction contributes to this injury by restricting blood flow to the soft tissues of the shoulder. |
rotator cuff injury |
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intervertebral disk degeneration that results from bending and twisting and improper seating |
spinal degeneration |
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administrative controls
try to share ________ _____ with other staff |
bedside examinations |
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work-related injuries must be reported immediately to ______ ____ or _____ _______ departments |
occupational health
risk management |
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injuries should be recorded on _______ logs |
OSHA |