One of the best methods an occupational health nurse can use in assessing workplace hazards is to 1. Review incident reports 2. Walk through the worksite 3. Interview key employees 4. Read the Standard Industrial Classification Code ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: 2 One of the best methods an occupational health nurse can use in assessing […]
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health 1. Examines potential hazards of new work technologies and practices 2. Is a federal agency within the U.S. Department of Labor 3. Develops and maintains a database of work-related deaths 4. Sets standards that regulate workers’ exposure to potentially toxic substances ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: 1 The […]
A worker who has a health reaction to “safe” low-level exposures is experiencing 1. An allergic reaction 2. A compromised immune system 3. Hypersusceptibility 4. Malnutrition ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: 3
Which of the following statements about chemical agents is accurate? 1. Chemicals are not ordinarily found in the body tissues of the general population. 2. Most chemicals have been studied to determine the effects of exposure on humans. 3. Chronic exposure to low-level doses of workplace chemicals below standards constitutes a potential health risk. 4. […]
Which of the following is a problem typically addressed by an employee assistance program? 1. Obesity 2. Smoking 3. Alcohol abuse 4. Lack of exercise ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: 3 Employee assistance programs are designed to address personal problems such as marital/family issues, substances abuse, or financial difficulties.
The most disabling occupational condition reported in 2001 was 1. Cuts and punctures 2. Fractures 3. Bruises 4. Sprains and strains ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: 4
The class of agents considered to be one of the most easily controlled is 1. Biological 2. Chemical 3. Physical 4. Psychological ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: 3 Controlling physical agents can be done through engineering strategies and personal protective equipment.
The majority of occupational health nurses work as nurse 1. Administrators 2. Clinicians/practitioners 3. Consultants 4. Educators ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: 2
The first industrial nurse is considered to be 1. Betty Moulder 2. Ada Mayo Stewart 3. Lillian Wald 4. Florence Nightingale ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: 2
Certification in occupational health nursing is provided by the 1. American Board for Occupational Health Nurses 2. Center for Occupational and Environmental Health 3. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health 4. Occupational Safety and Health Administration ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: 1
