Employment and Health

Assesses understanding of how various employment conditions (work schedules, job strain, workplace environment) affect physical and mental health outcomes, including both risk factors and protective factors.

15 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT a potential health risk associated with unemployment?

  1. Increased risk of cardiovascular disease
  2. Increased risk of depression
  3. Increased risk of obesity
  4. Increased risk of cancer
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a potential health benefit of employment?

  1. Increased social support
  2. Increased physical activity
  3. Increased sense of purpose
  4. All of the above
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a potential health risk associated with job strain?

  1. Increased risk of cardiovascular disease
  2. Increased risk of depression
  3. Increased risk of obesity
  4. All of the above
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a potential health benefit of job control?

  1. Increased job satisfaction
  2. Increased psychological well-being
  3. Reduced risk of cardiovascular disease
  4. All of the above
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a potential health risk associated with shift work?

  1. Increased risk of sleep disturbances
  2. Increased risk of gastrointestinal problems
  3. Increased risk of accidents
  4. All of the above
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a potential health benefit of flexible work arrangements?

  1. Increased job satisfaction
  2. Increased work-life balance
  3. Reduced stress
  4. All of the above
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a potential health risk associated with long working hours?

  1. Increased risk of cardiovascular disease
  2. Increased risk of stroke
  3. Increased risk of obesity
  4. All of the above
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a potential health benefit of paid sick leave?

  1. Reduced risk of presenteeism
  2. Reduced risk of absenteeism
  3. Improved employee morale
  4. All of the above
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a potential health risk associated with job insecurity?

  1. Increased risk of cardiovascular disease
  2. Increased risk of depression
  3. Increased risk of obesity
  4. All of the above
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a potential health benefit of workplace health promotion programs?

  1. Reduced risk of chronic disease
  2. Improved employee morale
  3. Reduced absenteeism
  4. All of the above
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a potential health risk associated with exposure to hazardous substances at work?

  1. Increased risk of cancer
  2. Increased risk of respiratory problems
  3. Increased risk of skin problems
  4. All of the above
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a potential health benefit of workplace safety programs?

  1. Reduced risk of workplace accidents
  2. Reduced risk of workplace injuries
  3. Improved employee morale
  4. All of the above
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a potential health risk associated with exposure to noise at work?

  1. Increased risk of hearing loss
  2. Increased risk of cardiovascular disease
  3. Increased risk of sleep disturbances
  4. All of the above
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a potential health benefit of workplace wellness programs?

  1. Reduced risk of chronic disease
  2. Improved employee morale
  3. Reduced absenteeism
  4. All of the above
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a potential health risk associated with exposure to extreme temperatures at work?

  1. Increased risk of heat stroke
  2. Increased risk of hypothermia
  3. Increased risk of skin problems
  4. All of the above