Repetitive-Stress Injuries Quiz : Healthline.com

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.

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

A. pitching a baseball B. playing the violin C. typing D. all of the above

What are the warning signs of RSI?

A. feverish joint B. loss of muscle strength C. pain D. b and c

Why is RSI difficult to diagnose and treat?

A. it may or may not result from work-related tasks B. underlying physical conditions and physical differences may increase risk C. there are no definitive diagnostic tests D. all of the above

Which of these unhealthful habits may make RSI worse?

A. not managing stress B. smoking cigarettes C. drinking too much alcohol D. a and b

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

A. wrist pads B. adjustable document holders C. detachable keyboards D. b and c

Which of these therapies have proved beneficial in treating RSI?

A. nutrition B. biofeedback C. electrical stimulation D. psychotherapy

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

A. ergonomically correct desk B. ergonomically correct chair C. correct posture D. wrist pads for the keyboard

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

A. taking short, frequent breaks B. wrist pads C. flat keyboards D. not typing more than three hours without taking a break

How does exercise help relieve RSI?

A. improves muscle tone B. reduces tension C. increases oxygen supply D. a and b

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

A. general practitioners B. occupational-medicine specialists C. chiropractors D. neurosurgeons

Repetitive-Stress Injuries Quiz

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