ch 25 occupational health nursing
The occupational and environmental health nurse faces many different practice issues every day
and can function comfortably in roles as a clinician, coordinator, and case manager following
company procedures, using assessment checklists and clinical protocols to provide treatment. At
which American Association of Occupational Health Nurses (AAOHN) competency level in
occupational and environmental health nursing is this nurse functioning?
A) Advanced beginner
B) Competent
C) Proficient
D) Expert -
B
Feedback:
Benner identified five stages of competency in clinical nursing practice: novice, advanced
beginner, competent, proficient, and expert. Within each stage are levels of achievement that are
expressed in measurable behavioral objectives. AAOHN has cross-referenced and stated
behavioral objectives for the OHN in three of these stages: competent, proficient, and expert. The
competent nurse is one who is confident and a master, with an ability to cope with specific
situations. There is less of a need to rely on the judgment of peers and other professionals. The
proficient nurse is one with the ability to perceive client situations on the basis of past
experiences, with a focus on relevant aspects of the situation. The nurse is able to predict
expected events in certain situations and recognize that protocols must be altered at times to meet
the needs of the client. The expert nurse is one who has extensive experience with a broad
knowledge base that enables the nurse to grasp a situation quickly and initiate action. The nurse
has a sense of salience grounded in practice guiding actions and priorities.
The occupational and environmental health nurse provides leadership in developing occupational
safety and health policy within the organization and function in an upper management role. The
nurse has served as a consultant to both business and government and has designed and
conducted significant research. At which American Association of Occupational Health Nurses
(AAOHN) competency level in occupational and environmental health nursing is this nurse
functioning?
A) Advanced beginner
B) Competent
C) Proficient
D) Expert -
D
Feedback:
Benner identified five stages of competency in clinical nursing practice: novice, advanced
beginner, competent, proficient, and expert. Within each stage are levels of achievement that are
expressed in measurable behavioral objectives. AAOHN has cross-referenced and stated
behavioral objectives for the OHN in three of these stages: competent, proficient, and expert. The
competent nurse is one who is confident and a master, with an ability to cope with specific
situations. There is less of a need to rely on the judgment of peers and other professionals. The
proficient nurse is one with the ability to perceive client situations on the basis of past
experiences, with a focus on relevant aspects of the situation. The nurse is able to predict
, expected events in certain situations and recognize that protocols must be altered at times to meet
the needs of the client. The expert nurse is one who has extensive experience with a broad
knowledge base that enables the nurse to grasp a situation quickly and initiate action. The nurse
has a sense of salience grounded in practice guiding actions and priorities.
The occupational and environmental health nurse quickly obtains the information needed for
accurate assessment and zoom in on the critical aspects of a problem in response to a client
situation. The nurse uses highly developed clinical and managerial skills in the work
environment. At which American Association of Occupational Health Nurses (AAOHN)
competency level in occupational and environmental health nursing is this nurse functioning?
A) Advanced beginner
B) Competent
C) Proficient
D) Expert -
C
Feedback:
Benner identified five stages of competency in clinical nursing practice: novice, advanced
beginner, competent, proficient, and expert. Within each stage are levels of achievement that are
expressed in measurable behavioral objectives. AAOHN has cross-referenced and stated
behavioral objectives for the OHN in three of these stages: competent, proficient, and expert. The
competent nurse is one who is confident and a master, with an ability to cope with specific
situations. There is less of a need to rely on the judgment of peers and other professionals. The
proficient nurse is one with the ability to perceive client situations on the basis of past
experiences, with a focus on relevant aspects of the situation. The nurse is able to predict
expected events in certain situations and recognize that protocols must be altered at times to meet
the needs of the client. The expert nurse is one who has extensive experience with a broad
knowledge base that enables the nurse to grasp a situation quickly and initiate action. The nurse
has a sense of salience grounded in practice guiding actions and priorities.
Which exemplifies a physical hazard?
A) Infectious agents
B) Hazardous drug and toxin exposures
C) Electric and magnetic fields
D) Sexual harassment -
C
Feedback:
Electric and magnetic fields are an example of a physical hazard. Infectious agents are an
example of a biological hazard. Hazardous drug and toxin exposures are an example of a
chemical exposure. Sexual harassment is an example of a psychosocial factor.
Which exemplify biological hazards? (Select all that apply.)
A) Contaminated body fluids
B) Poisonous plants
C) Diesel exhaust
D) Venomous snakes
E) Aerosols -
A, B, D
Feedback:
Contaminated body fluids, poisonous plants, and venomous snakes are examples of biological
The occupational and environmental health nurse faces many different practice issues every day
and can function comfortably in roles as a clinician, coordinator, and case manager following
company procedures, using assessment checklists and clinical protocols to provide treatment. At
which American Association of Occupational Health Nurses (AAOHN) competency level in
occupational and environmental health nursing is this nurse functioning?
A) Advanced beginner
B) Competent
C) Proficient
D) Expert -
B
Feedback:
Benner identified five stages of competency in clinical nursing practice: novice, advanced
beginner, competent, proficient, and expert. Within each stage are levels of achievement that are
expressed in measurable behavioral objectives. AAOHN has cross-referenced and stated
behavioral objectives for the OHN in three of these stages: competent, proficient, and expert. The
competent nurse is one who is confident and a master, with an ability to cope with specific
situations. There is less of a need to rely on the judgment of peers and other professionals. The
proficient nurse is one with the ability to perceive client situations on the basis of past
experiences, with a focus on relevant aspects of the situation. The nurse is able to predict
expected events in certain situations and recognize that protocols must be altered at times to meet
the needs of the client. The expert nurse is one who has extensive experience with a broad
knowledge base that enables the nurse to grasp a situation quickly and initiate action. The nurse
has a sense of salience grounded in practice guiding actions and priorities.
The occupational and environmental health nurse provides leadership in developing occupational
safety and health policy within the organization and function in an upper management role. The
nurse has served as a consultant to both business and government and has designed and
conducted significant research. At which American Association of Occupational Health Nurses
(AAOHN) competency level in occupational and environmental health nursing is this nurse
functioning?
A) Advanced beginner
B) Competent
C) Proficient
D) Expert -
D
Feedback:
Benner identified five stages of competency in clinical nursing practice: novice, advanced
beginner, competent, proficient, and expert. Within each stage are levels of achievement that are
expressed in measurable behavioral objectives. AAOHN has cross-referenced and stated
behavioral objectives for the OHN in three of these stages: competent, proficient, and expert. The
competent nurse is one who is confident and a master, with an ability to cope with specific
situations. There is less of a need to rely on the judgment of peers and other professionals. The
proficient nurse is one with the ability to perceive client situations on the basis of past
experiences, with a focus on relevant aspects of the situation. The nurse is able to predict
, expected events in certain situations and recognize that protocols must be altered at times to meet
the needs of the client. The expert nurse is one who has extensive experience with a broad
knowledge base that enables the nurse to grasp a situation quickly and initiate action. The nurse
has a sense of salience grounded in practice guiding actions and priorities.
The occupational and environmental health nurse quickly obtains the information needed for
accurate assessment and zoom in on the critical aspects of a problem in response to a client
situation. The nurse uses highly developed clinical and managerial skills in the work
environment. At which American Association of Occupational Health Nurses (AAOHN)
competency level in occupational and environmental health nursing is this nurse functioning?
A) Advanced beginner
B) Competent
C) Proficient
D) Expert -
C
Feedback:
Benner identified five stages of competency in clinical nursing practice: novice, advanced
beginner, competent, proficient, and expert. Within each stage are levels of achievement that are
expressed in measurable behavioral objectives. AAOHN has cross-referenced and stated
behavioral objectives for the OHN in three of these stages: competent, proficient, and expert. The
competent nurse is one who is confident and a master, with an ability to cope with specific
situations. There is less of a need to rely on the judgment of peers and other professionals. The
proficient nurse is one with the ability to perceive client situations on the basis of past
experiences, with a focus on relevant aspects of the situation. The nurse is able to predict
expected events in certain situations and recognize that protocols must be altered at times to meet
the needs of the client. The expert nurse is one who has extensive experience with a broad
knowledge base that enables the nurse to grasp a situation quickly and initiate action. The nurse
has a sense of salience grounded in practice guiding actions and priorities.
Which exemplifies a physical hazard?
A) Infectious agents
B) Hazardous drug and toxin exposures
C) Electric and magnetic fields
D) Sexual harassment -
C
Feedback:
Electric and magnetic fields are an example of a physical hazard. Infectious agents are an
example of a biological hazard. Hazardous drug and toxin exposures are an example of a
chemical exposure. Sexual harassment is an example of a psychosocial factor.
Which exemplify biological hazards? (Select all that apply.)
A) Contaminated body fluids
B) Poisonous plants
C) Diesel exhaust
D) Venomous snakes
E) Aerosols -
A, B, D
Feedback:
Contaminated body fluids, poisonous plants, and venomous snakes are examples of biological
