Question 1

Discuss the changes made in 2012 to the Hazard Communication Standard.

Accepted Answer

The changes aligned the standard with the United Nations Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS). New wording is intended to transform the right of employees to know about workplace hazards to the "right to understand" workplace hazards. The goal is to ensure the safe use of chemicals by providing practical, reliable, consistent, and easy to understand information for workers and students everywhere.

Question 2

An employee of a hospital is injured on the job and files for workers' compensation. Which of the following type of state compensation benefits would be available to this injured worker?

Accepted Answer

A)  permanent disability indemnity in the form of weekly cash payments 
B)  a lump sum for a temporary disability 
C)  weekly cash payments for living expenses 
D)  salary replacement 
E)  rehabilitation benefits paid in a lump sum 
A)  permanent disability indemnity in the form of weekly cash payments 
B)  a lump sum for a temporary disability 
C)  weekly cash payments for living expenses 
D)  salary replacement 
E)  rehabilitation benefits paid in a lump sum A

Question 3

What responsibilities do employees have under OSHA standards?

Accepted Answer

Employees must comply with all applicable OSHA stands, report hazardous conditions, follow all safety and health rules established by the employers, and use protective equipment when necessary.

Question 4

A practice manager is interviewing a medical assistant for a new position in the office. Which of the following information can an employer legally ask of a prospective employee?

Accepted Answer

A)  religion 
B)  political affiliation 
C)  marital status 
D)  number of children 
E)  education 
A)  religion 
B)  political affiliation 
C)  marital status 
D)  number of children 
E)  education

Question 5

What is the purpose of the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act of 1988?

Accepted Answer

The Clinical Laboratory Improv

Question 6

Which of the following federal laws makes it illegal to discriminate in hiring or firing because of union membership or organizational activities?

Accepted Answer

A)  Civil Rights Act of 1964 
B)  Civil Rights Act of 1991 
C)  Wagner Act of 1935 
D)  Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009 
E)  Rehabilitation Act of 1973 
A)  Civil Rights Act of 1964 
B)  Civil Rights Act of 1991 
C)  Wagner Act of 1935 
D)  Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009 
E)  Rehabilitation Act of 1973

Question 7

Which of the following is needed for a claimant to file for unemployment benefits?

Accepted Answer

A)  birth certificate 
B)  driver's license 
C)  employers' names and addresses for the past 18 months 
D)  W-2s for five years 
A)  birth certificate 
B)  driver's license 
C)  employers' names and addresses for the past 18 months 
D)  W-2s for five years

Question 8

Sarah is starting a new job as a medical assistant at a local clinic. Under OSHA regulations, what must her employer offer her as part of her employment?

Accepted Answer

A)  free lunches at least once a week 
B)  uniforms 
C)  no-cost hepatitis B vaccinations 
D)  no-cost flu vaccinations 
E)  annual physical 
A)  free lunches at least once a week 
B)  uniforms 
C)  no-cost hepatitis B vaccinations 
D)  no-cost flu vaccinations 
E)  annual physical

Question 9

An employee of a nursing home is injured on the job while lifting patients. She believes her back has been injured, but not badly. What is the initial action she should be taking after hurting her back.

Accepted Answer

A)  Tell her coworkers to call an ambulance. 
B)  Report the injury to a supervisor. 
C)  Report the injury to the Workers' Compensation agency. 
D)  Report the injury to the human resources department. 
E)  Wait 24 hours; it may just be temporary. 
A)  Tell her coworkers to call an ambulance. 
B)  Report the injury to a supervisor. 
C)  Report the injury to the Workers' Compensation agency. 
D)  Report the injury to the human resources department. 
E)  Wait 24 hours; it may just be temporary.

Question 10

What is the purpose of the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard?

Accepted Answer

The Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne

Question 11

Which of the following occurs when an OSHA compliance officer informs an employer the business is subject to "failure to abate" alleged violations?

Accepted Answer

A)  The business is permanently shut down. 
B)  The business is subject to daily penalties. 
C)  The business is temporarily shut down. 
D)  The business is featured on the evening news. 
E)  The business is asked to correct the violation. 
A)  The business is permanently shut down. 
B)  The business is subject to daily penalties. 
C)  The business is temporarily shut down. 
D)  The business is featured on the evening news. 
E)  The business is asked to correct the violation.

Question 12

A bonded employee in a medical office embezzles money from the employers. In most situations, from whom will the money ultimately be recovered?

Accepted Answer

A)  the employee 
B)  the insurance carrier 
C)  the employee's family 
D)  the government 
E)  the medical malpractice insurance 
A)  the employee 
B)  the insurance carrier 
C)  the employee's family 
D)  the government 
E)  the medical malpractice insurance

Question 13

In the revision to the Hazard Communication Standard done in 2012, OSHA created a second name for Material Safety Data Sheets. What is the new acronym?

Accepted Answer

A)  CDC 
B)  CHP 
C)  BPS 
D)  SDS 
E)  OSHA did not create a new acronym. 
A)  CDC 
B)  CHP 
C)  BPS 
D)  SDS 
E)  OSHA did not create a new acronym.

Question 14

An OSHA inspector finds that a hospital lab is operating under unsafe conditions that could endanger the lives of employees. What is the initial action that would be taken by the inspector?

Accepted Answer

A)  Apply to the federal district court for an injunction. 
B)  Close down the lab until the unsafe condition is remedied. 
C)  Report the problem to a OSHA compliance officer. 
D)  Immediately fine the employer. 
E)  Ask the employer to remedy the situation. 
A)  Apply to the federal district court for an injunction. 
B)  Close down the lab until the unsafe condition is remedied. 
C)  Report the problem to a OSHA compliance officer. 
D)  Immediately fine the employer. 
E)  Ask the employer to remedy the situation.

Question 15

Which of the following acts mandated that employers maintain a sharps injury log and involved non-managerial employees in selecting safer medical devices?

Accepted Answer

A)  Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens Standard 
B)  Chemical Hygiene Plan 
C)  General Duty Clause 
D)  Medical Waste Tracking Act 
E)  CDC Isolation Precautions 
A)  Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens Standard 
B)  Chemical Hygiene Plan 
C)  General Duty Clause 
D)  Medical Waste Tracking Act 
E)  CDC Isolation Precautions

Question 16

What does the term "employment-at-will" mean?

Accepted Answer

Employment-at-will generally means that

Question 17

Which of the following specifically states that any equipment that may pose a health risk is included as a hazard?

Accepted Answer

A)  CDC guidelines 
B)  Chemical Hygiene Plan 
C)  General Duty Clause 
D)  Medical Waste Tracking Act 
E)  Bloodborne Pathogens Standard 
A)  CDC guidelines 
B)  Chemical Hygiene Plan 
C)  General Duty Clause 
D)  Medical Waste Tracking Act 
E)  Bloodborne Pathogens Standard

Question 18

The primary source of information for OSHA standards is

Accepted Answer

A)  the medical office policy handbook. 
B)  hospital policies and procedures. 
C)  OSHA state law. 
D)  OSHA federal law. 
E)  OSHA Web site. 
A)  the medical office policy handbook. 
B)  hospital policies and procedures. 
C)  OSHA state law. 
D)  OSHA federal law. 
E)  OSHA Web site.

Question 19

OSHA has five priorities. Which of the following lists those priorities in order?

Accepted Answer

A)  imminent danger situations, investigating fatalities, employee complaints, programmed inspections, and follow-up inspections 
B)  investigating fatalities, imminent danger situations, employee complaints, programmed inspections, and follow-up inspections 
C)  employee complaints, investigating fatalities, imminent danger situations, programmed inspections, and follow-up inspections 
D)  programmed inspections, investigating fatalities, imminent danger situations, employee complaints, and follow-up inspections 
E)  imminent danger situations, employee complaints, investigating fatalities, programmed inspections, and follow-up inspections 
A)  imminent danger situations, investigating fatalities, employee complaints, programmed inspections, and follow-up inspections 
B)  investigating fatalities, imminent danger situations, employee complaints, programmed inspections, and follow-up inspections 
C)  employee complaints, investigating fatalities, imminent danger situations, programmed inspections, and follow-up inspections 
D)  programmed inspections, investigating fatalities, imminent danger situations, employee complaints, and follow-up inspections 
E)  imminent danger situations, employee complaints, investigating fatalities, programmed inspections, and follow-up inspections

Question 20

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 covers which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  makes discrimination in the workplace illegal 
B)  applies to businesses with 25 employees or more 
C)  does not cover discrimination with respect to gender 
D)  applies only to the hiring and firing of employees 
E)  applies to safety in the workplace 
A)  makes discrimination in the workplace illegal 
B)  applies to businesses with 25 employees or more 
C)  does not cover discrimination with respect to gender 
D)  applies only to the hiring and firing of employees 
E)  applies to safety in the workplace

Discuss the changes made in 2012 to the Hazard Communication Standard.

An employee of a hospital is injured on the job and files for workers' compensation. Which of the following type of state compensation benefits would be available to this injured worker?

What responsibilities do employees have under OSHA standards?

A practice manager is interviewing a medical assistant for a new position in the office. Which of the following information can an employer legally ask of a prospective employee?

What is the purpose of the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act of 1988?

Which of the following federal laws makes it illegal to discriminate in hiring or firing because of union membership or organizational activities?

Which of the following is needed for a claimant to file for unemployment benefits?

Sarah is starting a new job as a medical assistant at a local clinic. Under OSHA regulations, what must her employer offer her as part of her employment?

An employee of a nursing home is injured on the job while lifting patients. She believes her back has been injured, but not badly. What is the initial action she should be taking after hurting her back.

What is the purpose of the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard?

Which of the following occurs when an OSHA compliance officer informs an employer the business is subject to "failure to abate" alleged violations?

A bonded employee in a medical office embezzles money from the employers. In most situations, from whom will the money ultimately be recovered?

In the revision to the Hazard Communication Standard done in 2012, OSHA created a second name for Material Safety Data Sheets. What is the new acronym?

An OSHA inspector finds that a hospital lab is operating under unsafe conditions that could endanger the lives of employees. What is the initial action that would be taken by the inspector?

Which of the following acts mandated that employers maintain a sharps injury log and involved non-managerial employees in selecting safer medical devices?

What does the term "employment-at-will" mean?

Which of the following specifically states that any equipment that may pose a health risk is included as a hazard?

The primary source of information for OSHA standards is

OSHA has five priorities. Which of the following lists those priorities in order?

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 covers which of the following?

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Discuss the changes made in 2012 to the Hazard Communication Standard.

An employee of a hospital is injured on the job and files for workers' compensation. Which of the following type of state compensation benefits would be available to this injured worker?

What responsibilities do employees have under OSHA standards?

A practice manager is interviewing a medical assistant for a new position in the office. Which of the following information can an employer legally ask of a prospective employee?

What is the purpose of the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act of 1988?

Which of the following federal laws makes it illegal to discriminate in hiring or firing because of union membership or organizational activities?

Which of the following is needed for a claimant to file for unemployment benefits?

Sarah is starting a new job as a medical assistant at a local clinic. Under OSHA regulations, what must her employer offer her as part of her employment?

An employee of a nursing home is injured on the job while lifting patients. She believes her back has been injured, but not badly. What is the initial action she should be taking after hurting her back.

What is the purpose of the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard?

Which of the following occurs when an OSHA compliance officer informs an employer the business is subject to "failure to abate" alleged violations?

A bonded employee in a medical office embezzles money from the employers. In most situations, from whom will the money ultimately be recovered?

In the revision to the Hazard Communication Standard done in 2012, OSHA created a second name for Material Safety Data Sheets. What is the new acronym?

An OSHA inspector finds that a hospital lab is operating under unsafe conditions that could endanger the lives of employees. What is the initial action that would be taken by the inspector?

Which of the following acts mandated that employers maintain a sharps injury log and involved non-managerial employees in selecting safer medical devices?

What does the term "employment-at-will" mean?

Which of the following specifically states that any equipment that may pose a health risk is included as a hazard?

The primary source of information for OSHA standards is

OSHA has five priorities. Which of the following lists those priorities in order?

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 covers which of the following?

Introduction to Law and Ethics

Making Ethical Decisions

Working in Health Care

Law the Courts and Contracts

Professional Liability and Medical Malpractice

Defenses to Liability Suits

Medical Records and Informed Consent

Privacy, Security, and Fraud

Physicians Public Duties and Responsibilities

The Beginning of Life and Childhood

Death and Dying

Health Care Trends and Forecasts

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