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1
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Where do most Americans ages 22-65 spend about 40-50% of their waking hours?

A

at work

2
Q

T/F: Taking care of injured worker’s comp patients is typically very easy with less administrative burden because it has mostly been taken of by the employer and insurance provider.

A

False; much more of an administrative burden

3
Q

T/F: Health care benefits for Worker’s Comp patients can seem to be more employment-oriented than clinically driven.

A

True

4
Q

T/F: The number of reported work injuries has increased since 2006.

A

False; has decreased

5
Q

T/F: Less than 10% of all injured workers account for more than 80% of total costs for Work-related injuries.

A

True

6
Q

What is the term for costs of all insurance claims for any injury or illness?

A

direct costs

7
Q

What is the term for all the uninsured additional costs associated with an injury?

A

indirect costs

8
Q

T/F: Direct costs are usually greater than indirect costs.

A

False; indirect cost more usually

9
Q

What is the most prevalent Work-Related Injury cost?

A

Low back pain

10
Q

What tyoe of injury accounts for 30% of work injuries and illness with days away from work with the highest rates among nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants, mostly affects the trunk and is most commonly diagnosed as Sprain/Strain?

A

Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs)

11
Q

T/F: Ergonomic-related injuries account for 1/3 of all workplace injuries.

A

True

12
Q

T/F: Chiropractic Interventions are geared toward improving function and good ergonomics, and the total costs for injured workers managed by DCs were lower than similar cases managed by other providers.

A

True

13
Q

T/F: Workers’ Comp claims require the diagnosis be entirely work related.

A

True

14
Q

How long is the duration of care covered by Workers’ comp?

A

until pre-injury or maximal medical improvement (whichever comes first)

15
Q

T/F: Practice variation between chiropractors is usually not a problem when documenting for Workers’ Comp patients.

A

False

16
Q

T/F: Regardless of the severity of the injury, workers who do not return to work within the first 2 months will likely never return to productive employment.

A

True

17
Q

T/F: Being female, divorced, older, and/or working for a small employer are all risk factors for disability.

A

True

18
Q

T/F: Adding exercise in the subacute stage has not been shown to be more effective than adjustments alone.

A

False; it has

19
Q

T/F: Back and neck pain are among the most common health problems encountered by US adults with a lifetime prevalence of 85%

A

True

20
Q

What is the most frequent site reported for joint pain?

A

lower back

21
Q

What is the most common ailment treated by both MDs and DCs?

A

lower back pain

22
Q

T/F: Prevention of lower back pain is a HP 2020 priority area.

A

true

23
Q

T/F: Low back pain is more prevalent in males.

A

False; more pain for females, more injury for males

24
Q

What is the most frequent diagnosis in lower back pain?

A

disc degeneration

25
Q

Who is most likely to experience neck pain? When does it stabilize?

A

ages 18-64, especially females;

tends to stabilize between 45-64

26
Q

T/F: Smoking, Obesity, Mental commorbidity, and self-reported poor health are all risk factors for chronic back and neck pain.

A

True

27
Q

What are the most important things DCs can provide for Chronic Spinal Disorder patients?

A

Adjustments and education

28
Q

When educating patients with chronic spinal disorders, what is the focus on?

A

preventive efforts that may reduce their likelihood of becoming a chronic spine sufferer.

29
Q

What is Mike’s favorite food?

A

pizza, of course