A Male Respiratory Therapist at a Hospital Requests Ten Weeks

question 22

Multiple Choice

A male respiratory therapist at a hospital requests ten weeks unpaid leave so he can help out at home after the birth of his third child. His supervisor told him that a new respiratory therapist will need to be hired, and that he may not have a job after ten weeks. If the supervisor does what he said, his action would be ____.

• A) an EEOC-related (Title VII, Civil Rights Act) violation
• B) a violation of the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978
• C) a violation of the Family Medical Leave Act of 1998
• D) legal because there are fewer than 15 respiratory therapists at the hospital

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Definitions:

Mercury Sphygmomanometers

Blood pressure measurement devices that use mercury in a column to indicate pressure and are known for their accuracy.

Head Circumference

A measurement around the largest part of the head, usually taken to monitor brain growth in infants and children.

Abdominal Girth

The measurement around the abdomen at a specific point, typically used to monitor or assess abdominal swelling or distention.

Body Mass Index

A numerical calculation based on a person's weight and height, used to assess if their weight is within a healthy range.