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1Which of these is NOT included in the criteria for FCE test procedures?
- AValidity
- BSafety
- CConsistency
- DUtility
2Which of the following does NOT describe the term ‘inherent requirements’?
- AAbility to perform essential tasks or functions of a particular job
- BAdjustment to facilities/ equipment to allow for a person to perform requirements of a job
- CCapacity of an individual to work effectively in a team environment
- DAbility of an individual to work safety in the job environment
3The PErforM Risk Assessment Tool identifies risk factors associated with performing work tasks. Which of the following is not a risk factor of the PErforM tool?
- AVibration
- BPsychosocial Stress
- CAwkward Posture
- DExertion
4According to the hierarchy of control, which control measure is reported to be the MOST effective?
- ASubstitution
- BElimination
- CIsolation
- DEngineering
5Which of the following statements is NOT a feature of a Function Capacity Evaluation (FCE)?
- AInformed Consent
- BHistory Review
- CHome Assessment
- DPhysical Demands Performance Testing
6What postural adjustment would you recommend to a check-out worker to reduce the impact on their lumbar spine?
- AAlternate weight distribution by leaning on one leg, then the other.
- BPlace a box, stool, or foot rest under one foot.
- CSupply the worker with a height adjustable chair to sit on.
- DInstruct worker to lean against the checkout.
7Which of the following describes an administrative control for reducing hand pain associated with exposure to vibrational forces from manufactory equipment?
- AProvide a stand/lean option for workers to maintain energy and minimise fatigue throughout the day
- BFollow good body mechanics by maintaining a neutral posture while using tools and positioning oneself around vices.
- CVary tasks to allow intermittent use of high vibratory machinery throughout the day e.g. a ten-minute break after one hour of use and no more than two hours over an entire day
- DProtect hands by using the least grip strength needed to safely operate the machinery.
8What is one-way in which occupational therapists can facilitate return to work in young stroke patients?
- AAddress habits and routine surrounding fatigue management by establishing graded activity programs and fitness routines.
- BAllow clients to advocate for themselves when liaising with employers about services needed upon return to work.
- CEnsure the clients physical and emotional rehabilitation is sufficient prior to addressing the prospect of returning to work.
- DUnless a minor stroke has been suffered, refer client for a drivers’ evaluation.
9Which of the following should NOT a risk factor for a manual handling injury?
- AExertion
- BDuration
- CContracted hours
- DAwkward posture
10Which of the following best describes a MSD?
- AAn injury or disease that occurs to the musculoskeletal system, resulting from prolonged exposure to physical risk factors, or sudden exertion resulting in damage to muscles, ligaments, tendons or joints
- BAn injury or disease, including sprains and strains of muscles, ligaments, tendons and joints, that results from gradual wear and tear
- CAn injury to the musculoskeletal system caused by prolonged physical demands, or sudden damage
- DAn injury or disease caused only by sudden damage or exertion to the musculoskeletal system
11The Olecranon is identified where on the body?
- AThe anterior surface of the humerus (at the shoulder)
- BThe lateral surface of the femur (at the knee)
- CThe posterior surface of the ulna (at the elbow)
- DThe medial surface of the ulna (at the wrist)
12Which of the following risk controls has the greatest reliability?
- ASubstitution.
- BUse personal protective equipment.
- CElimination.
- DEngineering.
13What is the Örebro Musculoskeletal Pain Questionnaire (ÖMPQ) used as a screening tool for?
- APredicting long-term disability and failure to return to work.
- BPredicting when a person is going to return to work.
- CIdentifying red flags.
- DPredicting length of recovery time from injury.
14Lateral Epicondylitis is an overuse phenomenon of wrist extensor muscles which of these activities is most likely to be one of the risks to a person working in an office setting?
- ARepetitively writing down notes from a meeting.
- BRepetitive mouse movements.
- CUsing a touchpad and keyboard intermittently.
- DRapid non repetitive mouse movements.
15Which of the following hierarchy of controls would be considered Engineering?
- AEducating and training staff in safe work practices
- BUsing a welding screen to separate people from welding operations
- CRedesigning an office workstation to ergonomic specifications
- DUsing a non-allergenic cleaning tool to reduce allergic reactions in the workplace
16Which of these methods is not an effective way to measure pain?
- AObservation of behaviours
- BMcGill Pain scale
- COrange and white flags
- DSelf-reporting
17What is the first goal in the Hierarchy of Return to Work?
- ADifferent employer, pre-injury employment
- BPre-injury employer, different employment
- CDifferent employer, different employment
- DPre-injury employer, pre-injury employment
18Which of the following is an Individual Worker barrier to return to work?
- AStressful work and low job satisfaction
- BLack of availability of modified work
- COlder or increasing age
- DDemographic factors
19Which of the following is the definition of a YELLOW FLAG for acute lower pack pain?
- AClinical indicators of possible serious underlying conditions requiring further medical intervention.
- BPsychosocial indicators suggesting increased risk of progression to long term distress, disability and pain.
- CPhysical indicators suggesting increased risk of progression to long term distress, disability and pain.
- DEnvironmental indicators increasing risk of long term distress, disability and pain.
20Which of the following statements is MOST accurate with regards to the purpose of return to work plans?
- AReturn to work plans are developed between an injured employee, their employer and their medical practitioner to ensure return to suitable work
- BReturn to work plans are used by the employee as a guide to what safe work they might be able to perform
- CReturn to work plans are a general guide written by employers regarding recommended safe work practices for their employees
- DReturn to work plans are developed to provide regulation for employees returning to work to prevent further injury
21Which of the following are risk factors for developing a musculoskeletal injury in the workplace?
- AExertion, awkward postures poor strength
- BRepetition, poor strength and awkward posture
- CDuration, awkward posture and vibration
- DVibration, genetics, poor strength
22What is the process for managing the risks associated with psychological health hazards?
- AIdentify the hazard, identify the cause of the hazard, eliminate the cause
- BIdentify the risk, assess the impact of the risk, eliminate the risk
- CIdentify the hazard and notify management
- DIdentify the hazard, assess the risk, control the risk and review the control
23Which of the following sentences BEST describes pain?
- APain is experienced when there has been damage to the peripheral nerves.
- BPain is an unpleasant sensory and emotional subjective experience, related to actual or potential injury to tissues.
- CPain is a biological process which activates the primary motor cortex of the brain.
- DPain causes the body to experience illness and injury
24Which of the following ACCURATELY describes a second-degree ankle sprain?
- AThe ligament fibres are over-stretched but still intact.
- BThe muscle or tendon around the ankle has completely torn and is non-functioning
- CThere is partial tear to the tendons or muscles
- DThe ligament fibres have torn but have not completely torn.
25Yellow flags assist Occupational Therapists to identify risk factors which may increase a worker’s risk of developing chronic low back pain. Which ONE of the following statements is an example of a yellow flag?
- AYou read the doctor referral before you see a new client today and the referral states that this client has a herniated disc.
- BA client you saw today told you that the doctor said they have fractured their lumbar spine.
- CA client you saw today reported that he avoids walking because it is painful. He explained that the fracture to his lumbar vertebrae causes a watery and poisonous substance to leak out of the vertebral discs, thus resulting in pain.
- DThe client you saw today was observed to experience difficulty with sit to stand.
26What is Lateral Epicondylitis and how might it affect someone working as a receptionist?
- AAn overuse phenomenon of wrist flexor muscles and through the exertion and duration involved in gripping a hand-held telephone.
- BAn inflammation of the insertion of the biceps brachii and through lifting and sorting files.
- CThe swelling and synovial thickening of the elbow joint and through the repetitive reaching and opening of file drawers.
- DAn overuse phenomenon of wrist extensor muscles and through the repetitive movement of mousing.
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- Occupational Therapy Quiz on OT & Productivity, created by Joanne Jubb on 15/11/2018.
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