AEP AEP Musculoskeletal Disorders and Prevention

Question 1

Which of the following is classified as a Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorder (WMSD)?

Accepted Answer

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Answer

Pneumoconiosis

Answer

Noise-induced hearing loss

Answer

Contact dermatitis

Question 2

The primary ergonomic risk factor associated with the development of lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) is:

Accepted Answer

Repetitive forceful gripping and forearm rotation

Answer

Whole-body vibration

Answer

Prolonged sitting

Answer

High ambient temperature

Question 3

Which NIOSH equation variable accounts for the horizontal distance between the worker's hands and the midpoint of the ankles during a lift?

Accepted Answer

Horizontal multiplier (HM)

Answer

Vertical multiplier (VM)

Answer

Frequency multiplier (FM)

Answer

Asymmetric multiplier (AM)

Question 4

De Quervain's tenosynovitis is inflammation of the tendons of which anatomical region?

Accepted Answer

Thumb side of the wrist (radial styloid)

Answer

Shoulder rotator cuff

Answer

Knee patella tendon

Answer

Ankle Achilles tendon

Question 5

Which ergonomic risk factor is described by the term 'contact stress'?

Accepted Answer

Hard surfaces pressing against soft tissues of the body

Answer

Vibration transmitted through tools

Answer

Sudden impact loads from material drops

Answer

High ambient temperature affecting muscle performance

Question 6

According to NIOSH, which combination of risk factors MOST significantly increases the probability of low back disorder?

Accepted Answer

Heavy load + awkward posture + high frequency

Answer

Low force + high frequency

Answer

Light load + neutral posture + moderate frequency

Answer

Heavy load + neutral posture + low frequency