Limited duty programs after a cumulative trauma injury is an example of which of the following levels of prevention? 1. Primary prevention 2. Secondary prevention 3. Tertiary prevention 4. Assessment ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: 3 Tertiary prevention includes those interventions aimed at disability limitation and rehabilitation from disease, injury, or disability.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration does which of the following? 1. Educates occupational health and safety professionals 2. Identifies and researches occupational health and safety hazards 3. Distributes research findings relevant to occupational health and safety 4. Educates employers about occupational health and safety ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: 4 OSHA educates employers about occupational […]
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
