Workers in Nursing Homes Regularly Experience a Number of Physical

question 13

Multiple Choice

Workers in nursing homes regularly experience a number of physical and psychological health and safety issues. Incidents can involve twisting and/or lifting injuries, contact with viruses and bacteria, as well as stress-related illnesses from dealing with very sick and dying patients. At Restwell Manor there are 80 employees who work an average of 6 hours per day for 250 days a year. In the past year, the employer reported a total of 8 injuries for a total lost time of 50 days.
-What type of loss is incurred by a Restwell Manor worker who has to switch to light-duty nursing due to a back injury that prevents him/her from bending over a patient's bed?

• A)occupational capacity
• B)range of motion loss
• C)functional capacity
• D)occupational injury

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Definitions:

Telecommuting

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Assignments Electronically

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Scanlon Plan

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Cost Savings

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