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Ergonomics & Musculoskeletal Disorders Flashcards

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  1. Carpal tunnel syndrome results from compression of which nerve at the wrist?

    Answer: Median nerve

    Carpal tunnel syndrome involves compression of the median nerve as it passes through the carpal tunnel, causing pain, numbness, and tingling in the hand.

  2. The RULA (Rapid Upper Limb Assessment) tool is primarily used to evaluate:

    Answer: Upper extremity postural and force loads

    RULA assesses exposure of the upper limbs, neck, and trunk to ergonomic risk factors including posture, force, and repetition.

  3. What is the recommended viewing angle for a computer monitor relative to eye level?

    Answer: Slightly below eye level (10–20 degrees)

    Placing the monitor slightly below eye level (10–20 degrees) allows the neck to maintain a natural, relaxed posture and reduces neck strain.

  4. Which engineering control BEST addresses repetitive reaching above shoulder height?

    Answer: Redesigning the workstation to position materials within the worker's power zone

    Engineering controls that reposition materials within the worker's power zone eliminate the hazard at the source rather than managing worker exposure.

  5. The 'power zone' for lifting is generally defined as the area:

    Answer: Between knuckle and shoulder height

    The power zone is the area between knuckle and shoulder height, where the body can generate the most force with the least stress on the spine and muscles.

  6. What is the primary purpose of an ergonomic symptom survey in the workplace?

    Answer: To identify early signs of musculoskeletal disorders before they become severe

    Symptom surveys help identify early warning signs of MSDs, enabling early intervention before conditions progress to serious, disabling injuries.

  7. Which of the following is an example of an administrative control for ergonomic hazards?

    Answer: Implementing job rotation to distribute physical stress

    Job rotation is an administrative control that distributes ergonomic stress across multiple workers or body parts, reducing cumulative exposure for any single worker.