An occupational health nurse (OHN) reminds employees to put on their s

An occupational health nurse (OHN) reminds employees to put on their safety glasses and use other personal protective equipment. Which of the following levels of prevention is being implemented?

a. Primary
b. Secondary
c. Tertiary
d. Health promotion

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ANS: A
The OHN uses a variety of primary prevention methods, with one-on-one interaction as an important strategy for evaluating risk reduction behavior for individuals. Understanding appropriate engineering and administrative controls and personal protective equipment specific to preventing workplace health hazard exposures is one of the responsibilities of the OHN. Secondary prevention strategies are aimed at early diagnosis, early treatment interventions, and attempts to limit disability. On a tertiary level, the OHN plays a key role in the rehabilitation and restoration of the worker to an optimal level of functioning. Health promotion is not a level of prevention.