EDPNA(question n answers)graded A+ 2023

EDPNA5 types of "basic work activities" - correct answer 1) exertional activities 2) nonexertional activities 3) postural activities 4) manipulative activities 5) mental activities Impairment - correct answer An impairment is a medical condition that is medically diagnosed (aka medically determinable). At step 2, the claimant must have a medically determinable impairment (MDI) to proceed to step 3. Prove MDI ️ show that symptoms are linked to the MDI ️ prove limitations (exertional or nonexertional) that prevent the claimant from competitive work Medically determinable illness (MDI) - correct answer (1) A disease, illness, injury, or other bodily condition that has lasted or is expected to last at least 12 months or result in death and that reasonably gives rise to limitations of function, which in turn (2) prevent the individual from engaging in competitive work (8 hrs/day, 5 days/week) Exertional activities - correct answer Walking; Standing; Sitting; Pushing; Pulling; Carrying; and Lifting Physical requirements for SEDENTARY work (exertional): - correct answer Sitting: 6 of 8 hours Standing and walking: 2 of 8 hours Lifting and carrying: under 10 lbs. frequently Physical requirements for LIGHT work (exertional): - correct answer Sitting: 2 of 8 hours Standing and walking: 6 of 8 hours Lifting and carrying: 10 lbs. frequently, 20 lbs. occasionally Physical requirements for MEDIUM work (exertional): - correct answer Sitting: 2 of 8 hours Standing and walking: 6 of 8 hours Lifting and carrying: 25 lbs. frequently, 50 lbs. occasionally Physical requirements for HEAVY work (exertional): - correct answer Sitting: 2 of 8 hours Standing and walking: 6 of 8 hours Lifting and carrying: 50 lbs. frequently, occasionally up to 100 lbs. Physical requirements for VERY HEAVY work (exertional): - correct answer Sitting: 2 of 8 hours Standing and walking: 6 of 8 hours Lifting and carrying: 50 lbs. frequently, occasionally more than 100 lbs. Define "occasionally", "frequently", and "continuously" - correct answer Occasionally = very little to ⅓ of the day Frequently = ⅓ to ⅔ of the day Continuously = more than ⅔ of the day Nonexertional activities - correct answer Hearing; Seeing; and Communicating. Postural activities - correct answer Climbing; Balancing;