Chapter 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? -
Competent
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? -
Expert
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? -
Proficient
Which exemplifies a physical hazard? -
Electric and magnetic fields
Which exemplify biological hazards? (Select all that apply.) -
Contaminated body fluids Poisonous plants Venomous snakes
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, how many workers in all industries, including state
and local governments, had a reportable injury or illness in 2011? -
3.8 of 100
A line operator in a manufacturing facility comes in to the on-site clinic reporting numbness in his
hands after excessive exposure to the toxin benzene. Applying the epidemiologic triad to this scenario,
which is the host? -
Line operator
Which injury has the highest incidence rate among occupational injuries and illnesses that result in
days away from work? -
Sprains
Which industry has the highest number of fatal injuries? -
Transportation
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? -
Competent
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? -
Expert
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? -
Proficient
Which exemplifies a physical hazard? -
Electric and magnetic fields
Which exemplify biological hazards? (Select all that apply.) -
Contaminated body fluids Poisonous plants Venomous snakes
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, how many workers in all industries, including state
and local governments, had a reportable injury or illness in 2011? -
3.8 of 100
A line operator in a manufacturing facility comes in to the on-site clinic reporting numbness in his
hands after excessive exposure to the toxin benzene. Applying the epidemiologic triad to this scenario,
which is the host? -
Line operator
Which injury has the highest incidence rate among occupational injuries and illnesses that result in
days away from work? -
Sprains
Which industry has the highest number of fatal injuries? -
Transportation
