Public Health

The focus of work-related problems now includes the spectrum of human

The focus of work-related problems now includes the spectrum of human responses to multiple, complex biopsychosocial factors that occur in community, home, and work environments. The customary role of the occupational health nurse is 1. Care of the family 2. Emergency treatment to include promotion of health 3. Updating the Material Safety Data Sheet 4. […]

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Date: October 9th, 2020

The categories of work-related hazards are biological, chemical, envir

The categories of work-related hazards are biological, chemical, enviromechanical, physical, and psychosocial hazards. Biological and infectious hazards 1. Are factors that are encountered in the work environment that cause accidents 2. Are agents within the work environment such as radiation, electricity, and noise 3. Include factors associated with one’s job that potentiate stress 4. Include […]

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Date: October 9th, 2020

Secondary prevention in the occupational health arena might include:

Secondary prevention in the occupational health arena might include: 1. Providing education on safety in the workplace to prevent injury 2. Working with chronically diabetic workers to ensure appropriate medications 3. Screening for hearing loss resulting from noise levels in the plants 4. Ensuring that a person with cardiovascular disease attends a rehab program   […]

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Date: October 9th, 2020

The role of occupational health nurses in disaster planning includes

The role of occupational health nurses in disaster planning includes 1. Assessing possible disasters and preventing them 2. Preventing or minimizing injuries and death of workers 3. Ensuring the Medical Data Sheets are kept in a safe place in case of a flood 4. Working with government authorities to plan disaster management for the state […]

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Date: October 9th, 2020

The school nurse cares for children who are injured or become ill in t

The school nurse cares for children who are injured or become ill in the schools. A plan should be in place in case of an emergency. Elements of this plan should include which of the following? Select all that apply 1. How to make arrangements to transfer children to the hospital via ambulance 2. Knowledge […]

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Date: October 9th, 2020

Which of the following is needed for the school nurse to give a studen

Which of the following is needed for the school nurse to give a student prescription medication? 1. Copy of the prescription label on bottle 2. The smallest container needed for the medication 3. Contact with the physician 4. Signed consent from the student   ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: 3 Choice No. 1 should be original, No. […]

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Date: October 9th, 2020