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What is the primary physiological effect of prolonged exposure to occupational noise?
What is the primary physiological effect of prolonged exposure to occupational noise?
- Impaired cognitive function and decreased productivity
- Development of tinnitus and hyperacusis
- Permanent hearing loss (noise-induced hearing loss) (correct)
- Increased blood pressure and risk of cardiovascular disease
Which of the following is NOT a non-auditory effect of occupational noise exposure?
Which of the following is NOT a non-auditory effect of occupational noise exposure?
- Increased risk of accidents due to impaired communication
- Temporary threshold shift in hearing (correct)
- Sleep disturbance and fatigue
- Annoyance and stress reactions
What is the primary mechanism by which occupational vibration can cause adverse health effects?
What is the primary mechanism by which occupational vibration can cause adverse health effects?
- Disruption of the vestibular system and balance
- Mechanical stress on the musculoskeletal system (correct)
- Interference with the body's thermoregulatory mechanisms
- Impairment of cognitive function and decision-making
Which of the following industries is NOT typically associated with a high risk of occupational noise exposure?
Which of the following industries is NOT typically associated with a high risk of occupational noise exposure?
What is the primary mechanism by which occupational noise can contribute to the development of hypertension and cardiovascular disease?
What is the primary mechanism by which occupational noise can contribute to the development of hypertension and cardiovascular disease?
Which of the following is a recommended engineering control measure for reducing occupational noise exposure?
Which of the following is a recommended engineering control measure for reducing occupational noise exposure?
What is the primary mechanism by which occupational vibration can cause adverse health effects in the hand-arm system?
What is the primary mechanism by which occupational vibration can cause adverse health effects in the hand-arm system?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended administrative control measure for reducing occupational noise exposure?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended administrative control measure for reducing occupational noise exposure?
What is the primary mechanism by which occupational noise can contribute to the development of tinnitus?
What is the primary mechanism by which occupational noise can contribute to the development of tinnitus?
Which of the following is a recommended personal protective equipment (PPE) measure for reducing occupational noise exposure?
Which of the following is a recommended personal protective equipment (PPE) measure for reducing occupational noise exposure?
