Question 1

Which of the following limits our understanding of the effectiveness of health promotion programs in workplaces?

Accepted Answer

Poor methodology in evaluation studies limits our understanding because it can lead to inaccurate or incomplete assessments of the program's effectiveness.

Question 2

Relaxation training helps to manage stress by teaching the employee which of the following?

Accepted Answer

C

Question 3

Lifestyle programming/health promotion programs can be classified into which three categories?

Accepted Answer

Lifestyle programming/health promotion programs are typically classified into screening, education, and behavioural change, as these components focus on identifying health risks, providing knowledge, and encouraging healthier behaviors.

Question 4

Haruo and Katya are grade 2 teachers. They are taking part in a family-friendly program offered at their school. Haruo teaches the grade 2 class on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Katya teaches the class on Tuesday and Thursday. Which of flexible work arrangement are they using?

Accepted Answer

Job sharing is when two people share the responsibilities of one full-time position, as Haruo and Katya are doing by splitting the teaching days between them.

Question 5

When conducting a methodologically sound evaluation of a health promotion program, the study must have which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Pre- and post-intervention assessments of the outcomes are essential to determine the effectiveness of a health promotion program by comparing the situation before and after the intervention.

Question 6

Which is a major shortcoming of the research on the effectiveness of family-friendly policies described in the text?

Accepted Answer

The research is inconclusive because it has not been able to definitively determine whether or not family-friendly policies are effective.

Question 7

What would be the most suitable flexible work arrangement for Kerry, who wants a work arrangement with a narrow set of tasks and where she can go to work from 8:30-1:00 p.m. every day?

Accepted Answer

Job splitting is a flexible work arrangement where an employee works a reduced number of hours per day or week, but performs a specific set of tasks. This arrangement would be suitable for Kerry as it allows her to work a narrow set of tasks and work from 8:30-1:00 p.m. every day.

Question 8

Which two broad categories of initiatives can companies use to promote well-being at work?

Accepted Answer

D  Companies can promote well-being at work through family-friendly policies and health promotion programs, as well as work-family policies and employee assistance programs, which address both personal and professional aspects of employees' lives.

Question 9

Which of the following is a challenge that organizations face in regards to participation in health promotion programs that they do not face when it comes to safety training?

Accepted Answer

Participation in health promotion programs is often voluntary, unlike safety training which can be mandatory, making it challenging to ensure employee participation.

Question 10

Hypertension is also known as which of the following conditions?

Accepted Answer

Hypertension is another term for elevated blood pressure.

Question 11

The rise of the Occupational Alcohol Movement in the 1940s is generally acknowledged to be the direct predecessor of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The Occupational Alcohol Movement in the 1940s led to the development of Employee Assistance Programs (EFAPs), which were designed to help employees with alcohol-related issues and later expanded to address a variety of personal and workplace problems.

Question 12

Stephanie and Patrick are new parents who live and work for organizations in Halifax. Which of the following statements best describes their maternity and parental leave opportunities?

Accepted Answer

In Canada, maternity and parental leave benefits are available through Employment Insurance, and employers may offer additional benefits. Parents can share up to 35 weeks of parental leave, and mothers can take up to 15 weeks of maternity leave.

Question 13

What are the types of stress management programs described in the textbook?

Accepted Answer

The textbook describes cognitive-behavioural skills training, relaxation training, and social support as types of stress management programs.

Question 14

Which of the following occurs when using a compressed workweek as a family-friendly program?

Accepted Answer

A compressed workweek allows an employee to work full-time hours over fewer days, such as four 10-hour days instead of five 8-hour days.

Question 15

What are flexible work arrangements that permit employees to have variable start and finish times to their work day?

Accepted Answer

Flextime allows employees to choose their start and finish times within certain limits, providing flexibility in their work schedule.

Question 16

Which of the following is considered a health promotion program?

Accepted Answer

Lifestyle programming is designed to promote healthier living and well-being, which aligns with the goals of health promotion programs.

Question 17

Despite varying in the specific details, what are the four steps that most workplace hypertension programs will follow?

Accepted Answer

Most workplace hypertension programs typically follow the steps of education to inform employees, screening to identify those at risk, referral to healthcare providers for those identified, and follow-up to ensure ongoing management and support.

Question 18

What is the second step in most secondary-level worksite health promotion programs?

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

Which of the following describes the Canadian standard for psychological health and safety in the workplace?

Accepted Answer

The Canadian standard for psychological health and safety in the workplace provides guidance for employers to develop a psychological health and safety management system, but it is not legally enforceable.

Question 20

Which factor limits the overall effectiveness of workplace weight loss programs?

Accepted Answer

High attrition rates limit the effectiveness of workplace weight loss programs as participants often drop out before achieving significant results.

Quiz 14: Workplace Wellness: Workfamily and Health Promotion Programs