Chapter 25 Questions Dental Procedures

Chapter 25 Questions Fill-In-The Blank 1. Ergonomics is the adaptation of the work environment to the human body 2. Pain that results from ongoing stresses to muscles, tendons, nerves, and joints is cumulative trauma disorders. 3. Musculoskeletal disorders are conditions of the muscles and skeleton, such as neck and shoulder pain, back pain, and carpal tunnel syndrome. 4. Normal horizontal reach is the type of reach create by the sweep of the forearm with the upper arm held at the side. 5. The reach created by the upsweep of the forearm while keeping the elbow at mid-torso level is the maximum vertical reach. 6. Maximum horizontal reach is the reach created when the upper arm is fully extended to the side. 7. Injuries caused by extreme stretching of muscles or ligaments are strains. 8. Sprains are injuries caused by a sudden twisting or wrenching of a joint with stretching or tearing of ligaments. 9. Thenar eminence is the fleshy elevation of the palm side of the hand. 10. Pain associated with continued flexion and extension of the wrist is carpal tunnel syndrome. 11. Neutral Position is the position in which the body is properly aligned and the distribution of weight throughout the spine is equal. Multiple Choice 1. Ergonomics is the a. prevention of air pollution b. adaptation of the work environment to the human body c. adaptation of the human body to its exercise routine d. foundation of team dentistry 2. The goal of ergonomics is to a. learn proper exercises b. help people stay healthy c. perform work more effectively d. b and c 3. What types of disorders are considered musculoskeletal disorders? 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. a. Headaches b. Heartburn c. Eating d. Neurologic disorders What is the most common risk factor contributing to musculoskeletal disorders? a. Short dental procedures b. Working on the maxillary arch c. Poor posture d. Infectious patients What is "neutral position"? a. Sitting upright b. Keeping weight evenly distributed c. Being ready for instrument transfer d. a and b A reach that is created by the sweep of the forearm with the upper arm held at the side is a. normal vertical reach b. normal horizontal reach c. abnormal vertical reach d. abnormal horizontal reach What types of gloves are most likely to aggravate carpal tunnel syndrome? a. Sterile gloves b. Overgloves c. Ambidextrous gloves d. Utility gloves How can you reduce eyestrain? a. Wear prescription glasses. b. Change your visual distance from short to long distance. c. Wear side shields. d. Use better lighting. What exercise relieves neck strain? a. Sit-ups b. Jumping jacks c. Jogging d. Full back releases 10. What is one of the most important factors in preventing carpal tunnel syndrome? a. Resting the eyes b. Resting the back c. Resting the hands d. Resting the legs