Question 1

The highest incidences of occupational skin disorders are reported in education and health services.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

The first state to pass worker's compensation laws was

Accepted Answer

A) Massachusetts 
B) New York 
C) Pennsylvania 
D) Maryland 
A) Massachusetts 
B) New York 
C) Pennsylvania 
D) Maryland D

Question 3

What are two ways industries and communities share health problems?

Accepted Answer

Industries and communities share health problems.One possible way is through the incidence of industrial disasters,which can affect the community surrounding the industry by increased exposure risks of residents.Another way is through the workers themselves.Industry workers have common social problems and environmental risks.

Question 4

Work-related death from machinery,falling objects,electric current,and explosion are highest in

Accepted Answer

A) urban states 
B) rural states 
C) Florida 
D) West Virginia 
A) urban states 
B) rural states 
C) Florida 
D) West Virginia

Question 5

A research body located in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention responsible for developing and recommending occupational safety and health standards is

Accepted Answer

A) the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSH
A)  
B) the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) 
C) the Coal Mine Health and Safety Administration 
D) none of the above 
A) the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSH
A)  
B) the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) 
C) the Coal Mine Health and Safety Administration 
D) none of the above

Question 6

The federal agency charged with the responsibility of administering the provisions of the OSHAct is NIOSH.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The leading type of occupational reported musculoskeletal disorder is repeated trauma disorders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Acute or chronic lung disease caused by the inhalation of cotton,flax,or hemp dusts,also know as brown lung disease is

Accepted Answer

A) pneumoconiosis 
B) silicosis 
C) asbestosis 
D) byssinosis 
A) pneumoconiosis 
B) silicosis 
C) asbestosis 
D) byssinosis

Question 9

The goods-producing industries have a higher rate of nonfatal injuries and illnesses than the service-providing industries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The age group with the lowest workplace fatality rate is

Accepted Answer

A) 65 and over 
B) 45-54 
C) 25-34 
D) 16-17 
A) 65 and over 
B) 45-54 
C) 25-34 
D) 16-17

Question 11

Days away from work for disabling injury increase with age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What are three types of occupational illnesses,and provide an example of each?

Accepted Answer

Musculoskeletal disorders - re

Question 13

Farming is considered to be a hazardous occupation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Youth employment peaks during

Accepted Answer

A) winters 
B) springs 
C) summers 
D) falls 
A) winters 
B) springs 
C) summers 
D) falls

Question 15

The leading cause of fatal work-related injuries is

Accepted Answer

A) highway incidents 
B) falls 
C) assaults and violent acts 
D) being struck with an object 
A) highway incidents 
B) falls 
C) assaults and violent acts 
D) being struck with an object

Question 16

Female workers account for almost two-thirds of cases of days away from work due to anxiety,stress,and neurotic disorders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The type of workplace violence in which the perpetrator has no legitimate relationship to the business or its employees and is usually committing a crime is

Accepted Answer

A) Criminal intent (Type I) 
B) Customer/client (Type II) 
C) Worker-on-worker (Type III) 
D) Personal relationship (Type IV) 
A) Criminal intent (Type I) 
B) Customer/client (Type II) 
C) Worker-on-worker (Type III) 
D) Personal relationship (Type IV)

Question 18

Less than half of all adult women work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Unintentional injuries in the workplace can include bruises,burns,fractures,and amputations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The type of workplace violence in which the perpetrator has a legitimate relationship with the business and becomes violent while being served is

Accepted Answer

A) Criminal intent (Type I) 
B) Customer/client (Type II) 
C) Worker-on-worker (Type III) 
D) Personal relationship (Type IV) 
A) Criminal intent (Type I) 
B) Customer/client (Type II) 
C) Worker-on-worker (Type III) 
D) Personal relationship (Type IV)

The highest incidences of occupational skin disorders are reported in education and health services.

The first state to pass worker's compensation laws was

What are two ways industries and communities share health problems?

Work-related death from machinery,falling objects,electric current,and explosion are highest in

A research body located in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention responsible for developing and recommending occupational safety and health standards is

The federal agency charged with the responsibility of administering the provisions of the OSHAct is NIOSH.

The leading type of occupational reported musculoskeletal disorder is repeated trauma disorders.

Acute or chronic lung disease caused by the inhalation of cotton,flax,or hemp dusts,also know as brown lung disease is

The goods-producing industries have a higher rate of nonfatal injuries and illnesses than the service-providing industries.

The age group with the lowest workplace fatality rate is

Days away from work for disabling injury increase with age.

What are three types of occupational illnesses,and provide an example of each?

Farming is considered to be a hazardous occupation.

Youth employment peaks during

The leading cause of fatal work-related injuries is

Female workers account for almost two-thirds of cases of days away from work due to anxiety,stress,and neurotic disorders.

The type of workplace violence in which the perpetrator has no legitimate relationship to the business or its employees and is usually committing a crime is

Less than half of all adult women work.

Unintentional injuries in the workplace can include bruises,burns,fractures,and amputations.

The type of workplace violence in which the perpetrator has a legitimate relationship with the business and becomes violent while being served is

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Exam 16: Safety and Health in the Workplace

The highest incidences of occupational skin disorders are reported in education and health services.

The first state to pass worker's compensation laws was

What are two ways industries and communities share health problems?

Work-related death from machinery,falling objects,electric current,and explosion are highest in

A research body located in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention responsible for developing and recommending occupational safety and health standards is

The federal agency charged with the responsibility of administering the provisions of the OSHAct is NIOSH.

The leading type of occupational reported musculoskeletal disorder is repeated trauma disorders.

Acute or chronic lung disease caused by the inhalation of cotton,flax,or hemp dusts,also know as brown lung disease is

The goods-producing industries have a higher rate of nonfatal injuries and illnesses than the service-providing industries.

The age group with the lowest workplace fatality rate is

Days away from work for disabling injury increase with age.

What are three types of occupational illnesses,and provide an example of each?

Farming is considered to be a hazardous occupation.

Youth employment peaks during

The leading cause of fatal work-related injuries is

Female workers account for almost two-thirds of cases of days away from work due to anxiety,stress,and neurotic disorders.

The type of workplace violence in which the perpetrator has no legitimate relationship to the business or its employees and is usually committing a crime is

Less than half of all adult women work.

Unintentional injuries in the workplace can include bruises,burns,fractures,and amputations.

The type of workplace violence in which the perpetrator has a legitimate relationship with the business and becomes violent while being served is

Community Health: Yesterday, today, and Tomorrow

Organizations That Help Shape Community Health

Epidemiology: the Study of Disease, injury, and Death in the Community

Epidemiology: Prevention and Control of Diseases and Health Conditions

Community Organizingbuilding and Health Promotion Programming

The School Health Program: a Component of Community Health

Maternal,infant,and Child Health

Adolescents, young Adults, and Adults

Elders

Community Health and Minorities

Community Mental Health

Alcohol, tobacco, and Other Drugs: a Community Concern

Health Care System

Community Health and the Environment

Injuries As a Community Health Problem

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