EMPCO Employee Health & Wellness 5

Question 1

Which ergonomic risk factor is MOST strongly associated with the development of carpal tunnel syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Highly repetitive hand/wrist motions combined with forceful gripping and awkward postures

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Sitting in a chair that is too low for the workstation

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Working in environments with temperatures below 65°F

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Standing on hard floors for extended periods

Question 2

A transitional duty (light duty) program benefits employers primarily by:

Accepted Answer

Reducing workers' compensation costs through earlier return to productive work

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Eliminating the need for ergonomic workstation assessments

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Satisfying OSHA recordkeeping requirements automatically

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Allowing employers to avoid accommodating permanent disabilities under the ADA

Question 3

The primary purpose of a Job Demands Analysis (JDA) in occupational health is to:

Accepted Answer

Document the physical, cognitive, and environmental requirements of a specific job for use in return-to-work and pre-placement decisions

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Evaluate an employee's job performance for annual review purposes

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Calculate appropriate compensation levels for each job classification

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Identify which employees are most likely to develop work-related injuries

Question 4

Which cholesterol value is considered a major independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease in employee health screenings?

Accepted Answer

LDL cholesterol above 130 mg/dL in individuals with moderate cardiovascular risk

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Total cholesterol below 200 mg/dL

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HDL cholesterol above 60 mg/dL

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Triglycerides below 150 mg/dL

Question 5

When calculating a workers' compensation modified duty return-to-work timeline, the occupational health provider should consider:

Accepted Answer

Both the employee's medical restrictions and the availability of suitable modified work within those restrictions

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Only the employee's treating physician recommendation without employer input

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Only the employer's operational needs, as the employer controls work assignments

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The employee's performance history and disciplinary record

Question 6

An employee with Type 2 diabetes requests accommodation to take brief breaks to check blood glucose levels. Under the ADA, the employer should:

Accepted Answer

Provide the accommodation unless it causes undue hardship, as diabetes is typically a covered disability

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Deny the request because medication management is a personal responsibility outside work obligations

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Require the employee to use scheduled break times only and not disrupt workflow at other times

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Request the employee undergo a fitness-for-duty examination before granting any accommodation

Question 7

Which health promotion strategy has been shown to be MOST effective at increasing employee participation in wellness programs?

Accepted Answer

Leadership engagement and visible executive participation combined with meaningful incentives

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Mandatory program enrollment as a condition of employment

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Sending monthly health newsletters via email

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Placing wellness posters in break rooms and restrooms