Industries with High Noise Exposure Effects Quiz

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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?

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?

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?

Office work Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism by which occupational noise can contribute to the development of hypertension and cardiovascular disease?

Activation of the sympathetic nervous system and stress response Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a recommended engineering control measure for reducing occupational noise exposure?

Enclosing or isolating noise sources Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism by which occupational vibration can cause adverse health effects in the hand-arm system?

Mechanical stress on the musculoskeletal system Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a recommended administrative control measure for reducing occupational noise exposure?

Enclosing or isolating noise sources Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism by which occupational noise can contribute to the development of tinnitus?

Direct damage to the auditory system and hair cells in the cochlea Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a recommended personal protective equipment (PPE) measure for reducing occupational noise exposure?

Providing earplugs or earmuffs to workers Signup and view all the answers

Industries with High Noise Exposure Effects Quiz

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What is the primary physiological effect of prolonged exposure to occupational noise?

Which of the following is NOT a non-auditory effect of occupational noise exposure?

What is the primary mechanism by which occupational vibration can cause adverse health effects?

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?

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?

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?

Which of the following is a recommended personal protective equipment (PPE) measure for reducing occupational noise exposure?

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