An occupational health nurse (OHN) is walking through a hospital. Whic

An occupational health nurse (OHN) is walking through a hospital. Which of the following observations would be concerning to the nurse? (Select all that apply.)

a. A nurse shares that the floor census is at capacity.
b. A wet floor without a warning sign or a dry walk area on one side
c. A nurse starts an IV without using gloves.
d. An electric bed gives a shock when touched.
e. Some biological substance on the floor and wall has not been cleaned.
f.
Volume has been turned very high on several TV sets, necessitating very loud verbal interactions.

ESSAYBID ANSWER

ANS: B, C, D, E, F
The OHN should identify work-related agents and exposures that are potentially hazardous so problems can be prevented. Some of the hazards found in the hospital that the nurse would want to note include biological-infectious hazards, such as may be found in bodily fluids; chemical hazards such as unlabeled medications or solutions; enviromechanical hazards, including any environmental hazards that could cause an accident such as slippery floors; and physical hazards such as noise, which can cause tissue trauma, or electrical equipment with a short so that persons get shocked when they touch it. The census of the floor would not be of concern to the nurse.