MC Many rural residents may delay seeking health care until a condition worsens to an extent that more intensive treatment is needed, or a condition that could have been prevented is now chronic. One explanation for this is that rural residents: A. Are not willing to pay for health services. B. Are not knowledgeable of […]
MC What interventions should be considered in the secondary prevention aspect of emergency response? (Select all that apply.) A. Provide immediate first aid as needed. B. Refer to outside medical assistance as needed. C. Respond to individual physical or emotional emergencies. D. Evaluate the health effects of occupational disasters. E. Refer to continued treatment as […]
MC In order to address the potential for violence on its grounds, a company institutes a violence prevention program. Important elements of this program should include: (Select all that apply.) A. Monitoring effective use of equipment. B. Developing reporting procedures for employees who suspect violence from others in the workplace. C.* Educating employees about violence […]
MC Which area of tertiary prevention does educating employees about infection control procedures in the work setting address? A. Prevent the spread of communicable diseases B. Prevent complications of chronic conditions C. Assess fitness to return to work D. Prevent the recurrence of other acute conditions ESSAYBID ANSWER A. Prevent the spread of communicable […]
MC A local company is attempting to decrease its insurance costs and embarks on several changes in its corporate attitude about health. It institutes low fat, heart-healthy food selections in the cafeteria, employs a fitness consultant for the workforce, and encourages the staff to use the stairs rather than the elevators for anything less than […]
MC A new employee joins the workgroup and comes to the nurse to complain about one of the coworkers who makes inappropriate comments that make the employee feel uncomfortable. The other employees in the group identify this person to the nurse. What should the nurse tell the employee who made the complaint? A. Ignore this […]
MC A local company has set a standard within the community by establishing a child care facility on its premises, which enrolls children from six weeks of age to school age. The facility has a sick care area where children with non-infectious illnesses can come to so their parents do not have to call in […]
MC Providing immunization services, postexposure prophylaxis for communicable disease exposures, modifying or eliminating risk factors in the work environment, and having stress reduction/management education for employees is considered: A. Injury prevention. and having stress reduction/management education for employees is considered: A. Injury prevention. B.* Illness prevention. C. Health promotion. D. Violence prevention. C. Health promotion. […]
MC Screening is an important component of secondary prevention. In the workplace, screening is performed to A. Develop disaster emergency response plans. B. Report and interpret findings for making referrals. C. Advocate for adequate health insurance. D. Determine what first aid should be given. ESSAYBID ANSWER B. Report and interpret findings for making referrals. […]
MC The nurse visits the company warehouse and notices that the majority of the forklift operators appear to be between the ages of 18 and 21. What issues should the nurse be alert to? A. The younger forklift operators may be more likely to be injured. B. The younger forklift operators have better control of […]
