Abstract
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Recall how work-related musculoskeletal injuries and occupational burnout may result in sonographers leaving the field.
List efforts undertaken by the profession and manufacturers of ultrasound equipment to prevent and reduce work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) among sonographers.
Describe factors that contribute to occupational burnout among sonographers.
Where does the primary responsibility to prevent WRMSDs belong? A. With the ultrasound profession to increase education for sonographers. B. With manufacturers to redesign equipment to include ergonomic features. C. With employers to provide ergonomic equipment and adequate staffing. D. With sonographers to apply knowledge, utilize ergonomics, and maintain their own health and fitness.
Exploring the psychosocial aspects of workplace culture that may be contributing to WRMSDs has been recommended for what purpose? A. To find new interventions to prevent WRMSDs. B. To help reduce sick days attributable to WRMSDs. C. To minimize occupational burnout. D. To increase sonographer utilization of ergonomics.
To increase sonographer utilization of ergonomics. According to the article, the prevalence of occupational burnout among sonographers is estimated to be in what percentage range? A. 96-99% B. 90-94% C. 74-82% D. 65%
According to Table 2, what is the difference in “years planning to work” between survey respondents who reported scanning in pain and those who did not? A. 5 years B. 2 years C. ½ year D. 3 years
The _________ was the most related variable to indicate an early exit from the career rather than WRMSDs. A. Number of years living with a WRMSD B. Number of scans per sonographer C. Self-reported pain while scanning D. OLBI score
A surprising result noted in this study was that the more days of moderate- to high-intensity activities resulted in a higher total _________. A. OLBI score B. Number of WRMSDs sustained C. Number of sonographers burning out D. Number of mental health issues among sonographers
The research from the article demonstrated that WRMSDs and occupational burnout were associated conditions. Knowing that this relationship may exist in other work groups may allow _____________ to be proactive when evidence of occupational burnout or WRMSDs is noted. A. Sonographers B. Hospital and clinic administrators C. Workplace occupational health administrators D. Equipment manufacturers
SDMS members can earn SDMS CME credit by successfully completing the complimentary online CME test in the SDMS Learning Center at learn.sdms.org. Non-members may access the online CME test for a fee.