Wakkhar's First Job Required Him to Sit at a Computer

question 4

Multiple Choice

Wakkhar's first job required him to sit at a computer for a minimum of 8 hours per shift. While Wakkhar's chair and desk were comfortable and ergonomically friendly, his keyboard and mouse were very small and required his hands to frequently rest at an awkward angle. After a year of work, Wakkhar's right hand and wrist started to ache and in some cases tingle. Which of the following injuries is Wakkhar most likely to have?

• A)thoracic outlet syndrome
• B)overt trauma
• C)hinged joints
• D)repetitive strain

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Definitions:

Typical Impedance

A standard or average measure of the total resistance faced by current in an electrical circuit, combining both resistive and reactive elements.

Nonconductive

A property of a material that does not allow electric current to flow through it easily.

Insulation

A resistive coating that prevents the flow of electrons.

Mil-foot

A unit of measurement used in the United States to denote the product of a material's thickness in mils and its length in feet, commonly applied in the measurement of wire cross-sectional area.