SDMS CME Credit – Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders and Associated Work Systems Factors: Are There Differences Between Sonography Practice Areas?

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Article: Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders and Associated Work Systems Factors: Are There Differences Between Sonography Practice Areas?

Authors: Yoko E. Fukumura, MA, OTR/L, Carolyn M. Sommerich, PhD, CPE, FHFES, Kevin D. Evans, PhD, RT, RDMS, RVS, FSDMS, FAIUM, and Shawn C. Roll, PhD, OTR/L, RMSKS, FAOTA, FAIUM

Category: Other [OT]

Credit: 1.00 SDMS CME Credit

Objectives: After studying the article, you should be able to:

• Identify the risks of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRDSD).

• Discuss the work-related discomfort outcomes in four sonographic practice areas.

• Recognize the value and limits of ergonomics training.

1. Which of the following is a risk factor associated with the development of a work-related musculoskeletal disorder (WRMSD)?

2. B. Ability to manage and control workflow

3. C. Unable to incorporate ergonomic design principles in the work environment

4. D. Ability to accommodate the diversity of workers

Although ___________ imaging was one of the most frequently selected imaging tasks, respondents rarely identified this specialty as an exclusive practice area.

A. Abdominal

B. Echocardiography

C. Obstetrics and Gynecology

D. Vascular Technology

Which work region area represented the largest percentage of respondents among Echo (19.5%) and VT (21.5%)?

A. US Midwest

B. US Northeast

C. US South

D. US West

What was the percentage of the highest distribution of workers in part-time positions?

A. 4.6%

B. 12.3%

C. 20.9%

D. 83.0%

According to Figure 1, where was the highest prevalence of discomfort?

A. Lower extremity

B. Wrist

C. Neck

D. Shoulder

The odds of experiencing musculoskeletal discomfort, visual symptoms, and headaches increase by ________ for each additional 10% of the time workflow is interrupted.

A. 10% to 20%

B. 26% to 30%

C. 39% to 44%

D. 41% to 48%

One example of resources that can positively affect worker health and work products is ______________.

A. Dismissing the need to learn relevant engineering controls

B. Overlooking the need to report work-related injuries and illnesses

C. Accepting all interruptions to workflow timing

D. The availability and use of adjustable equipment