Take the Repetitive-Stress Injuries...

Take the Repetitive-Stress Injuries Test

Repetitive-stress injuries (RSIs) can be painful and debilitating, causing damage to tendons, ligaments, nerves, and muscles over time. Also called repetitive motion syndromes, RSIs can affect almost any part of the body. Test your knowledge of RSIs by taking this multiple-choice quiz.

1. Which of these activities can result in a repetitive-stress injury?

A. Pitching a baseballB. Playing the violinC. TypingD. All of the above

2. What are the warning signs of RSI?

A. Feverish jointB. Loss of muscle strengthC. PainD. B and C

3. Why is RSI difficult to diagnose and treat?

A. It may or may not result from work-related tasksB. Underlying physical conditions and physical differences may increase riskC. There are no definitive diagnostic testsD. All of the above

4. Which of these unhealthful habits may make RSI worse?

A. Not managing stressB. Smoking cigarettesC. Drinking too much alcoholD. A and B

5. The National Standards Institute says that ergonomically correct workstations should include which of these?

A. Wrist padsB. Adjustable document holdersC. Detachable keyboardsD. B and C

6. Which of these therapies have proved beneficial in treating RSI?

A. NutritionB. BiofeedbackC. Electrical stimulationD. Psychotherapy

7. Which of these can be the most important factor in preventing RSI in people who work at computer workstations?

A. Ergonomically correct deskB. Ergonomically correct chairC. Correct postureD. Wrist pads for the keyboard

8. For people who work with computers, which of these reduces the risk of RSI?

A. Taking short, frequent breaksB. Wrist padsC. Flat keyboardsD. Not typing more than three hours without taking a break

9. How does exercise help relieve RSI?

A. Improves muscle toneB. Reduces tensionC. Increases oxygen supplyD. A and B

10. Which of these doctors are trained specifically to recognize and treat RSI?

A. General practitionersB. Occupational-medicine specialistsC. ChiropractorsD. Neurosurgeons

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