Exam Preview for 5338: Back to School: Discussing the Biomechanical

Back to School: Discussing the Biomechanical Impact of Backpacks

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1. What initiative on backpacks occurs on October 27? Buckle Up and Adjust International School Backpack Awareness Backpack for Beginners Satchel Safety
2. Which of the following is NOT a health consequence of wearing a backpack? Muscle imbalance Hyperlordosis Increased lung volume Cumulative trauma
3. At what percentage of the weight of a backpack when compared to the bodyweight of the carrier cause an immediate increased head and neck forward posture? 5% 10% 15% 20%
4. All of the following are contributing factors to discomfort with backpack use EXCEPT: Size/weight of the child Distance/duration Color/Brand Volume/content
5. According to the AOTA and APTA, where should heavier items be in a backpack? In the outside compartment Close to the body/center Packed at the very bottom Packed at the very top