CH 5 INTRO TO SONO & P/T CARE

In what position is the wrist the strongest? A. Routine handshake position B. Extension position C. Flexion position D. Rearward position

A

Maintaining which of the following would lead to the development of a WRMSD (Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders)? A. Extreme arm abduction B. Extreme arm adduction C. Good posture D. Neutral arm position

A

WRMSDs (Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders) can lead to all of the following except: A. Spine enlargement B. Inflammation C. Swelling D. Tendon degeneration

A

Which of the following areas is not typically a source of pain for the sonographer? A. Abdominal muscles B. Tendons of the wrist C. Ligaments of the shoulder D. Tendons of the elbow

A

Which of the following can present clinically similar to carpal tunnel syndrome? A. Thoracic outlet syndrome B. deQuervain disease C. Trigger finger D. Ganglion cyst

A

Which of the following is a helpful tip for physical aches during clinical observations? A. Stretch between examination. B. Stand for 1 day and sit for 1 day. C. Wear open-toed shoes. D. Sit for every examination.

A

Which of the following is an example of nerve entrapment? A. Cubital tunnel syndrome B. Tinel sign C. Ganglion cyst D. Trigger finger

A

How many years does a sonographer work before pain typically manifests? A. 13 B. 5 C. 23 D. 1

B

Tendons: A. Attach bones to bones B. Attach muscles to bones C. Attach nerves to bones D. Attach nerves to muscles

B

The finger gets locked in a position if one has: A. Tarsal tunnel syndrome B. Trigger finger C. Ganglion cysts D. deQuervain disease

B

What is the second most common area affected by work-related injuries for the sonographer? A. Shoulder B. Neck C. Wrist D. Hand

B

Which of the following often leads to heel pain or a stabbing pain in the foot? A. Tarsal tunnel syndrome B. Plantar fasciitis C. Carpal tunnel syndrome D. deQuervain disease

B

Which of the following statements is true of repetitive strain injury? A. Repetitive strain injuries do not typically affect sonographers. B. The damage to the joint or area from repetitive strain injuries is cumulative. C. Repeating the same procedure decreases the chances of a repetitive strain injury. D. Pain is always sharp in the area of damage.

B

The Norco wrist brace is used to treat: A. Tarsal tunnel syndrome B. Cubital tunnel syndrome C. Carpal tunnel syndrome D. deQuervain disease

C

What is the Tinel sign used to diagnose? A. Carpal tunnel syndrome B. deQuervain disease C. Cubital tunnel syndrome D. Spondylopondritis

C

What position should the nonscanning elbow be placed in while scanning? A. 45-degree angle B. 30-degree angle C. 90-degree angle D. 180-degree angle

C

When standing, which of the following ensures correct posture? A. Feet should be spread wide apart. B. Knees should be locked. C. Feet should be parallel. D. Buttocks should be clinched.

C

Where is the center of gravity for a person when he or she is standing? A. Chest level B. Center of abdomen C. Center of pelvis D. Ankle level

C

Which of the following could counteract the issues associated with poor room design? A. Bright lights B. Sunglasses C. Ambidextrous scanning D. Wear a mask

C

Which of the following is also referred to as lateral epicondylitis? A. Carpal tunnel B. Nerve entrapment C. Tennis elbow D. Thoracic outlet syndrome

C

Which of the following is one of the main reasons for long-term absences among healthcare workers? A. Body habitus B. Callback pay C. Occupational injuries D. Overtime

C

Which of the following is the best way to manage the transducer cord? A. Drape it around your neck. B. Wrap it around your leg. C. Use a cable support brace. D. Hold it with your leg against the stretcher.

C

Which of the following is true of lifting or moving a heavy object? A. Pushing heavy objects is better than pulling them. B. Bend ankles and use your back to lift. C. Hold the object close to your body. D. Bend at the waist.

C

Which of the following would not contribute to proper equipment design? A. Keyboards and control panels that are adjustable B. Modifiable stretchers C. Stationary chairs D. Touch key functions

C

Bursitis most often affects the sonographers': A. Buttocks B. Neck C. Ankle D. Shoulder

D

Muscle fatigue increases once the shoulder is abducted great than: A. 2 degrees B. 10 degrees C. 20 degrees D. 30 degrees

D

The sonographer should position the patient: A. As far away as possible B. As low as the stretcher can go C. Below the level of his or her chair D. As close as possible

D

Which of the following is not a nerve entrapment disorder? A. Tarsal tunnel syndrome B. Carpal tunnel syndrome C. Cubital tunnel syndrome D. Trigger tunnel syndrome

D

Which of the following is not a risk factor that has been linked with the development of WRMSDs (Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders) for the sonographer? A. Equipment design B. Job design C. Force D. Proper body mechanics

D

Which of the following is not another name for repetitive strain injuries? A. Overuse syndrome B. Repetitive motion injuries C. Cumulative trauma disorder D. Ergonomic interventions

D