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. For which issue should the nurse assess? 1. The younger forklift operators have better control of the machine. 2. The younger forklift operators should wear their helmets. 3. The younger […]
The nurse has been able to have management institute a family-friendly policy for employees with small children or older parents, which allows them some latitude in job hours in order to attend to these needs. The nurse has been able to have management institute a family-friendly policy for employees with small children or older parents, […]
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 uncomfortable. The other employees in the group identify this person to the nurse. A new employee joins the workgroup and comes to the nurse to complain about one of […]
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 A local company is attempting to decrease its insurance costs and embarks on several changes in its […]
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. 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 […]
The occupational health nurse works in a company that provides immunization services, postexposure prophylaxis for communicable disease exposures, modifies or eliminates risk factors in the work environment, and conducts stress reduction/management The occupational health nurse works in a company that provides immunization services, postexposure prophylaxis for communicable disease exposures, modifies or eliminates risk factors in […]
The nurse at the local high school is aware that students are particularly vulnerable during this developmental stage to many health challenges. What is an appropriate priority topic to support student self-development? 1. Educate about sexually transmitted diseases. 2. Provide strategies to minimize stress and promote self-esteem. 3. Hold in-service programs for teachers to identify […]
The occupational health nurse learns of an emergency within a construction site. What interventions should the nurse expect to perform when responding to this emergency? (Select all that apply.) 1. Refer to outside medical assistance as needed. 2. Provide immediate first aid as needed. 3. Respond to individual physical or emotional emergencies. 4. Evaluate the […]
The nurse performs vision and hearing screening at the school to identify students who may need referrals for further testing. A responsibility of the nurse in screening is to: 1. Monitor that students who need glasses wear them. 2. Send letters home to parents reminding the students to wear the glasses. 3. Follow up on […]
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.) 1. Developing reporting procedures for employees who suspect violence from others in the workplace. 2. Educating employees about healthy behaviors. 3. Developing worksite policies that promote […]
