Question

Which of the following statements best describes Ergonomics? A. Ergonomics involves the study of the human body. B. Ergonomics is the science of adjusting environments, tasks, or procedures to fit you, the healthcare worker. C. Ergonomics is the study of human psychology. D. Ergonomics is the science of adjusting you, the healthcare worker, to fit the environment, tasks, or procedures.

Answer 1

The following statements best describes Ergonomics: Ergonomics is the science of adjusting you, the healthcare worker, to fit the environment, tasks, or procedures. Correct answer: D It is the study of the interface between individuals' physiology and the characteristics of the physical work environment. The goal od this study is to reduce the physical strain on employees performing the job.

Answer 2

Answer:

D. Ergonomics is the science of adjusting you, the healthcare worker, to fit the environment, tasks, or procedures.

Explanation:

Ergonomics derive from the Greek word, ergon: job and nomos: law. Ergonomics is related to better fit the objects in order to increase productivity. Avoiding lumbar pain, malfunctioning and better results for the workers, and preventing days out of the job to medical care and aiming efficiency.The application of Ergonomics is mainly over the Design.

So it's D.