U.1 L. 004 Intro Health Care Organizations Review Quiz

Which of the following agencies is responsible for the safety of health care workers?

• OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)

• CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

• NTSB (National Transportation and Safety Board)

• EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)

Answer explanation

Explanation ‌ ‌‌-According to the United States Department of Labor, OSHA's mission is to ensure that employees work in a safe and healthful environment. -OSHA does this by setting and enforcing standards, and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance. -It requires that employers fully comply with all applicable OSHA standards, alongside the General Duty Clause of the OSH Act, which requires employers to keep their workplace free of serious recognized hazards.

Why‌ ‌the‌ ‌other‌ ‌answers‌ ‌are‌ ‌wrong‌ ‌

Choice‌ ‌B:‌‌ ‌The CDC is the nation's public health protection agency that works under the Department of Health and Human Services to save lives by protecting people from health, safety, and security threats.

Choice‌ ‌B‌:‌ The NTSB is an independent U.S. government investigative agency that is responsible for civil transportation accident investigation.

Choice‌ ‌D‌:‌‌ ‌ ‌The EPA is a federal agency tasked with environmental protection matters.

Which government agency is dedicated to the prevention and control of diseases?

• OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)

• CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

• NTSB (National Transportation and Safety Board)

• EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)

Answer explanation

The CDC is one of the major operating components of the American Department of Health and Human Services and is recognized as the lead federal agency for protecting the health and safety of people - at home and abroad, providing credible information to enhance health decisions, and promoting health through strong partnerships. CDC serves as the national focus for developing and applying disease prevention and control, environmental health, and health promotion and education activities designed to improve the health of the people of the United States.

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Choice‌ ‌A:‌‌ ‌ Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) ensures safe and healthful working conditions for workers by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance.

Choice‌ ‌C:‌ The National Transportation Safety Board investigates every civil aviation accident in the U.S. and significant accidents in other modes of transportation. Based on their investigative findings and special studies, the board makes recommendations aimed at preventing future accidents.

Choice‌ ‌D‌:‌‌ ‌ ‌ The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is a federal government agency, created by the Nixon Administration, to protect human health and the environment. The EPA creates and enforces environmental laws, inspects the environment, and provides technical support to minimize threats and support recovery planning.

Proper disposal of infections or medical waste is regulated by which of the following agencies?

• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

• Food and Drug Administration (EDA)

• NTSA

• National Center for and Transactional science (NCTS)

Answer explanation

The improper disposal of medical waste can have detrimental consequences for public and environmental health.

That's why the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is often involved in the regulation of medical waste disposal.

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Choice‌ ‌B: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for protecting the public health by ensuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, and medical devices. It also ensures the safety of our nation's food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation‌‌.

Choice‌ ‌C‌: NHTSA‌ is an agency (under the Department of Transportation) whose mission is to save lives, prevent injuries and reduce vehicle-related crashes related to transportation safety in the United States.

It is charged with writing and enforcing Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards as well as regulations for motor vehicle theft resistance and fuel economy.

Choice‌ ‌D‌:‌‌ ‌ NCATS' is an agency (under the National Institutes of Health (NIH) whose mission is to catalyze the generation of innovative methods and technologies that will enhance the development, testing and implementation of diagnostics and therapeutics across a wide range of human diseases and conditions.‌