Which of the Following Health Problems Associated with the Workplace

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following health problems associated with the workplace are noted contributors to the progression of the health and safety movement?

• A) Lung disease
• B) Mercury poisoning
• C) Vision loss
• D) Both a and b
• E) All of the above

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Definitions:

Thoracentesis

is a medical procedure involving the removal of fluid or air from the pleural space via a needle or tube to diagnose or treat disease.

Chest Wall

Refers to the structures that enclose and protect the thoracic cavity, including the ribs, sternum, and intercostal muscles.

Fluid

A substance that flows and can take the shape of the container that holds it; can be a liquid or gas.

Emphysema

A long-term, progressive lung disease characterized by shortness of breath and destruction of air sacs in the lungs, affecting their elasticity.