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

Answer

Carpal tunnel syndrome is most strongly linked to the combination of repetition, force, and awkward wrist postures, which compress the median nerve.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Reducing workers' compensation costs through earlier return to productive work

Answer

Transitional duty programs reduce workers' compensation indemnity costs by returning injured workers to productive, modified work while they recover.

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

Answer

A JDA objectively documents essential job functions and demands so occupational health providers can match employees' functional abilities to job requirements.

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

Answer

Elevated LDL cholesterol is the primary lipid-based risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, with treatment thresholds based on overall risk level.

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

Answer

Effective return-to-work planning requires matching the employee's documented medical restrictions with available job tasks, requiring input from both medical providers and the employer.

(EMPCO) Employment Medical Program Company Practice Test

(EMPCO) Employment Medical Program Company Practice Test

EMPCO Employee Health & Wellness 5