The nurse is appointed to be a member of committee whose focus is to i

The nurse is appointed to be a member of committee whose focus is to identify and address workplace safety issues. Which issues should the nurse recommend for analysis by this committee?

1. Lifting clients
2. Inadequate lighting
3. Bending and walking
4. Exposure to infectious agents
5. Exposure to hazardous medications

ANSWER

Correct Answer: 1, 3, 4, 5

Rationale 1: The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2012) reports that nursing has many hazards. Some of the hazards include lifting.

Rationale 2: Inadequate lighting would be a safety issue in a home or community neighborhood.

Rationale 3: The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2012) reports that nursing has many hazards. Some of the hazards include bending and walking.

Rationale 4: The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2012) reports that nursing has many hazards. Some of the hazards include exposure to infectious agents.

Rationale 5: The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2012) reports that nursing has many hazards. Some of the hazards include exposure to hazardous compounds.