Exam 15: Community Ergonomics and Prevention of Work-Related Injuries Introduction

In ergonomics, the measurement of cognitive workload in a workplace setting involves assessing which component?

Prolonged sitting can be best addressed by which intervention?

Prolonged standing in the workplace can be addressed by:

Mr. Edward was injured in a workplace fall. He is nervous about returning to work but needs to return. One strategy to help Mr. Edward simulate his work duties is through a(n):

The neighborhood association is advocating for a playground that promotes all local children to be able to play together, regardless of ability. The neighborhood association contacts you to assist in the design of the play space. You share with them a playground with ramps instead of a ladder or stairs to access aligning best with which principle of universal design?

Mr. Everton works in a local meatpacking plant. He recently hurt his hand in a work-related accident. The occupational therapist is asked to analyze his work to understand how to prevent future accidents. When interviewing Mr. Everton, he reports the job is so routine he lost his focus. Related to cognitive workload, Mr. Everton reports experiencing which of the following?

Mr. Adler enjoys the hobby of woodworking, which he does at a local art cooperative. A fellow artist of his refers him to occupational therapy to assist in helping him with complaints of pain. Upon observation of Mr. Adler during a drawing task, the OT notes he is bent over examining the canvas closely. One suggestion to help improve his posture during woodworking is:

Using anthropometric data leads to which potential challenge?

When a certified nursing assistant uses a Hoyer Lift with a patient who is considered bariatric, the CNA is enacting which type of ergonomic approach?

In 2001, ergonomic programs were made:

When a certified nursing assistant implements a two-person lift with another CNA for a patient who is considered bariatric, the CNA is enacting which type of ergonomic approach?

A strategy to understand the requirements of Mr. Edward in his workplace would be to obtain which resource?

A typical work-hardening program requires the participant to work for how many hours a day?

Taylorism is focused on:

In an ideal situation, the official lifting limitation set by NIOSH for the workplace is:

A main role of occupational therapy in ergonomics focuses on:

Mrs. Sperry is a 45-year-old woman who works in a busy outpatient clinic. She confides in you about how she is overwhelmed and needs support in her role because patients often get angry with her when waiting too long. Mrs. Sperry reports her supervisor told her to "suck it up." She reports feeling helpless and unsupported in her job. Mrs. Sperry is at increased risk for which common work-related musculoskeletal complaint?

Which of the following is a significant issue for children and youth related to ergonomics?

Mr. Everton reports that his job is uninteresting and he feels there might be a better way of doing it. He says he is afraid to make suggestions. He also reports whenever someone makes an error, they are quickly removed and he never sees them again. Mr. Everton is experiencing which component of the psychosocial factors of ergonomics?

In a cooking class at the local senior center, Mrs. Gomez, a 74-year-old woman who immigrated to the United States from Mexico at a young age, is experiencing challenges with her favorite activity of daily living, cooking, due to arthritis and kyphosis. She especially loves to make her own vegetable soup and is struggling to chop vegetables. An ergonomic recommendation for Mrs. Gomez is: