IHSA Treatment Planning & Protocols 2

Question 1

When developing a treatment plan for a construction worker with a repetitive strain injury, which element should be prioritized FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Comprehensive functional assessment

Answer

A comprehensive functional assessment establishes baseline deficits and guides all subsequent treatment decisions.

Question 2

A treatment protocol for a worksite injury should be reviewed and updated at minimum:

Accepted Answer

At each follow-up or when the worker's condition changes

Answer

Protocols must be dynamic and updated at each follow-up to reflect changes in functional status and goals.

Question 3

Which of the following best describes a 'graduated return-to-work' plan?

Accepted Answer

A phased increase in work duties matching the worker's recovery

Answer

Graduated return-to-work progressively increases job demands in alignment with the worker's improving functional capacity.

Question 4

In IHSA-aligned treatment protocols, the term 'functional goal' refers to:

Accepted Answer

An observable task the worker aims to perform at a defined level

Answer

Functional goals are specific, observable tasks that directly relate to the worker's job or daily activities.

Question 5

A coach notices a worker's treatment plan does not address ergonomic modifications. The BEST next step is to:

Accepted Answer

Collaborate with occupational health to integrate ergonomic recommendations

Answer

Integrating ergonomic modifications through occupational health collaboration addresses root causes and prevents re-injury.

(IHSA) Infrastructure Health & Safety Association Certified Coach Practice Test