Each Year there are roughly ____ million occupational injuries and illnesses in the United States.

a. 1.2
b. 2.9
c. 5.4
d. 9.8


c. 5.4 (According to Bureau of Labor Statistics Website, Safety and Health Statistics page. In 2001, there were 5.2 million occupational injuries and illnesses among U.S. workers. Approximately 5.7 of every 100 workers experienced a job-related injury or illness, and 5,900 workers lost their lives on the job.)

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What is NOT permitted during the shift of the home care nursing assistant, even if the client or family gives permission to do so?

What will be an ideal response?

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When assessing the needs of patients, it is disrespectful for the health care professional to: a. collect information about their health care beliefs

b. make assumptions about their cultural backgrounds. c. realize that their values may be different from their own. d. ask about their family relationships.

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The FDA requires health care providers to report adverse events resulting from the use of:

A) prescription drugs B) medical devices C) both prescription drugs and medical devices D) neither prescription drugs nor medical devices

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