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1. Very few healthcare workers get hurt physically in their line of work. True False

2. Keeping your workstation safe and comfortable is an excellent way to prevent injuires at work. True False

3. Musculoskeletal disorders can occur at work or at play, but all begin with physical stress on (check the correct answers): Muscles Ligaments Nerves Joints Tendons Cartilage Head Spinal Discs

4. The most common causes of Musculoskeletal disorders are (check the correct answers): Awkward Postures Improper Lifting Extreme Force Vibration Repetitive Motion Contact Stress Sudden Jump Slip and Fall

5. If you use a keyboard, you should keep your hands in a straight line with your forearms and do not bend your wrists. True False

6. Ergonomic injuires are known as Motor stress disorders Motion stress disorders Mutiple stress disorders Musculoskeletal disorders.

7. Musculoskeletal disorders involve injuries to Muscles Joints Nerves all the above.

8. The key to safely lifting a heavy object is to lift with your Back Legs Arms.

9. When pushing a cart to transport equipment, supplies, etc., you should pull the cart push the cart either push or pull the cart.

10. You can help prevent back strains by using to transport heavy loads.

11. Select the important elements of proper sitting posture to avoid muscle strain and back pain. Sitting up straight. Leaning against the backrest to support your back. Keeping your chair close to the work surface. Holding paperwork upright. Adjusting your chair. Maintaining your wrists in a neutral position.

12. Musculoskeletal disorders occur when you strain your body beyond safe limits. True. False.

13. If a patient is immobile, heavy, uncooperative, or attached to tubes; you should .