PP Lab Midterm

Question 1

Identify the five areas of the body which are most commonly injured.

Answer 1

shoulder, cervical vertebrae, neck, wrist, lower back

Question 2

List five potential work-related injuries.

Answer 2

carpal tunnel syndrome, De Quervain disease, epicondylitis, low back pain, plantar fasciitis, rotator cuff syndrome, sciatica, shoulder bursitis, tarsal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, tension neck syndrome, trigger finger

Question 3

List five causes of workplace-related injury.

Answer 3

poorly designed ultrasound equipment, crowded scanning areas, poorly designed stretchers, awkward postures, awkward static or dynamic arm positions, excessive force while grasping transducer, reaching, prolonged standing, frequency & duration of procedures, insufficient rest/breaks, day-long repetition of same types of scan