Exam Preview for 4383: Practical Application Of Ergonomic Principle

Practical Application Of Ergonomic Principles: Preventing Musculoskeletal Disorders In New Mothers

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1. According to the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework III, child rearing & care of others fall under what category of occupations? Activities of daily living (ADLs) Instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) Work Leisure
2. Mothers in the postpartum phase are more susceptible to musculoskeletal disorders for all of these reasons EXCEPT: Postpartum hormonal changes Filling 'downtime' from child rearing with other physically demanding household tasks Being able to get enough sleep to rest the body Decreased strength in core muscles that support proper posture
3. A simple description of ergonomics could include Finding the proper fit between task and person Assessing the physical fitness of the person Analyzing the size and relationship of body parts to each other Rehabilitation within work and industry
4. Why are occupational therapy practitioners well suited to address ergonomic strategies with postpartum mothers? Most occupational therapy practitioners are women Occupational therapy curriculum includes a strong foundation in women's health Occupational therapy practitioners are billable by insurance Occupational therapy practitioners are holistic practitioners
5. What is true about using medical/biomechanical interventions for conservative management of musculoskeletal disorders in postpartum women? These interventions are not effective for musculoskeletal disorders These interventions cannot be implemented while breastfeeding These interventions may address symptoms, but not change the underlying behaviors causing the problem These interventions are costly and therefore hard to implement
6. What wrist position puts mom at risk for developing de Quervain's tenosynovitis? Pinch/grip with ulnar deviation of the wrist Prolonged grasp with wrist flexion Contact stress over carpal canal Forceful forearm rotation
7. What recommendation is made to prevent or avoid exacerbating de Quervain's tenosynovitis symptoms? Avoid excessive spinal curves Perform activities with wrist in extension Perform activities in supination Avoid holding the finger/thumb in an "L" position
8. When considering proper body mechanics for lifting and carrying baby, what should mom be doing? Maintaining the lumbar curvature of the spine Making sure to combine bending and twisting into one movement Reducing the lumbar curvature of the spine Carrying all of baby's weight on one side of the body
9. What recommendation can be made for positioning while breastfeeding? Make sure baby is comfortable and latched before adjusting mom's position Always maintain 90/90/90 posture in seated position Bring baby to the breast and not the breast to the baby Make sure mom is positioned with a posterior pelvic tilt
10. When lifting a baby or child into a car seat, which statement represents an appropriate ergonomic recommendation? Make sure to lift baby/child under the arms with thumbs abducted Make sure to lift and twist baby/child in one motion into the car and car seat Make sure to avoid a lift/twist combination to place baby/child into the car and car seat Make sure to hold baby/child away from your body to place baby/child into car and car seat