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Pregnancy and the Workplace

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1.  Which of the following is true for the Pregnancy Discrimination Act? Prohibits employers from discriminating against woman because she is pregnant Women affected by pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions are to be treated with highest priority for all employment PDA is title VIII of civil rights act All of the above

2.  Which of the following researches workplace hazards and makes recommendations for preventing injury or illness? Pregnancy Discrimination Act Fair Labor Standards Act National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) All of the above

3.  Which of the following is true regarding Fair Labor Standards Act? Provide reasonable break time to express milk for the first year after child's birth Provide a place other than bathroom to express milk that is free from intrusion from coworkers Both A and B are correct None of the above

4.  The incidence of back pain during pregnancy is reported by ______________ of women. 40-45% 50-80% 85-90% 100%

5.  Weight gain in pregnancy shifts center of gravity: Towards the back Downward Upward Forward

6.  Which of the following alleviate low back pain? Proper footwear Abdominal support garments Proper furniture All of the above

7.  Which of the following is true regarding Family Medical Leave Act? 12 work weeks of unpaid leave (cannot exceed) Return to same job or equivalent job Dads can also use FMLA during pregnancy to care for spouses All of the above are true

8.  Which of the following is NOT a sign of Biofeedback? Vital signs Sudden loss of balance Diaphoresis Self image

9.  Which of the following is true regarding a leave due to pregnancy? An employer is not obligated to hold your job open while you are on leave An employer must hold open your job the same amount of time a position would be left open for an employee who is on leave because of sickness or disability An employer does not have to modify tasks at the workplace to accommodate a female who is expecting One can be fired for filing a report against employer due to pregnancy discrimination

10.  Which of the following is recommended as an activity to avoid when pregnant? Downhill skiing and water skiing Horseback riding Contact sports All of the above