Which of the Following Is Not Typically True of a State

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not typically true of a state workers' compensation statute?

• A) The system is no-fault.
• B) The system is based on the principle that the risks of injury in the workplace should be borne by the state.
• C) An employee is entitled to benefits regardless of the level of safety in the work environment.
• D) An employee is entitled to benefits regardless of the degree to which the employee's carelessness contributed to the incident.

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Definitions:

Acute Care

Medical treatment for short-term but severe episodes of illness, injury, or other health conditions, typically in a hospital or emergency care setting.

Epidemic

Occurs when the number of cases of a particular disease during a particular time period is significantly higher than might otherwise be expected.

Pandemic

Occurs when a significantly higher number of cases of a disease also spreads through an especially large geographical region spanning many countries or even continents.

Epidemiology

The study of disease patterns to understand the cause of illnesses, how they are spread, and what interventions to take.