Ch 43 Nursing in Occupational Health questions
The first industrial nurse is considered to be: -
Ada Mayo Stewart
Which population would have been the focus of care for an occupational health nurse in the early
1900s? -
Families
A nurse working in an occupational health setting will most likely work as a nurse: -
Clinicians/practitioners
A nurse is pursuing certification as an occupational health nurse. Which organization will provide this
certification? -
American Board for Occupational Health Nurses
Secondary prevention in the occupational health arena may include: -
Screening for hearing loss resulting from noise levels in the plants
The nurse doing a walk-through to identify workplace hazards is providing which level of prevention? -
Primary prevention
Limited duty programs after a cumulative trauma injury is an example of which level of prevention? -
Tertiary prevention
Which activity would be the primary role of an occupational health nurse? -
Providing health promotion and emergency care
Which is the best method an occupational health nurse can use when assessing workplace hazards? -
Walk through the worksite.
Which was the first legislation that specifically required certain prevention programs for workers? -
Mine Safety and Health Act
Which types of industries are noted for high degrees of hazards associated with the work? -
Manufacturing, mining, and agriculture
The most disabling occupational condition reported in 2005 was: -
Sprains and strains
Which work-related hazard may be encountered by all workers? -
Workplace stress leading to hypertension and cardiovascular disease
Which would be considered agents in the epidemiologic triad? -
Temperature extremes and crowding
, In the epidemiologic triad, an example of a host factor would be: -
Worker's family
Which population is at greatest risk for experiencing work-related accidents with subsequent injuries? -
Workers with less than 1 year of experience
A worker who has a health reaction to "safe" low-level exposures is experiencing: -
Hypersusceptibility
Which statement about chemical agents is accurate? -
Chronic exposure to low-level doses of workplace chemicals below standards constitutes a potential
health risk.
An occupational health nurse has conducted a walk through assessment and has identified potential
hazards in the workplace. The nurse recognizes that it will be easiest to modify exposure to which
hazard? -
Noise
An employee has come into contact with a biological agent. The occupational health nurse recognizes
that a biological agent: -
Indicates exposure to bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites
Slippery floors are an example of which type of hazard? -
Enviromechanical
An occupational health nurse refers an employee to an employee assistance program. Which problem
will most likely be addressed? -
Alcohol abuse
Why would a nurse conduct an occupational health assessment? -
It helps to identify agent and host factors that place employees at risk.
What is the purpose of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration? -
To educate employers about occupational health and safety
What is the purpose of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health? -
To examine potential hazards of new work technologies and practices
Which item found in the workplace would require a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)? -
Hand soap
Which is a requirement of the Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act (SARA)? -
Sharing written disaster plans with key resources in the community
Which action would an occupational health nurse take while involved in disaster planning? -
Prevent injuries and death of workers.
An occupational health nurse working in an occupational health and safety program is likely to provide
which services? Select all that apply. -
The first industrial nurse is considered to be: -
Ada Mayo Stewart
Which population would have been the focus of care for an occupational health nurse in the early
1900s? -
Families
A nurse working in an occupational health setting will most likely work as a nurse: -
Clinicians/practitioners
A nurse is pursuing certification as an occupational health nurse. Which organization will provide this
certification? -
American Board for Occupational Health Nurses
Secondary prevention in the occupational health arena may include: -
Screening for hearing loss resulting from noise levels in the plants
The nurse doing a walk-through to identify workplace hazards is providing which level of prevention? -
Primary prevention
Limited duty programs after a cumulative trauma injury is an example of which level of prevention? -
Tertiary prevention
Which activity would be the primary role of an occupational health nurse? -
Providing health promotion and emergency care
Which is the best method an occupational health nurse can use when assessing workplace hazards? -
Walk through the worksite.
Which was the first legislation that specifically required certain prevention programs for workers? -
Mine Safety and Health Act
Which types of industries are noted for high degrees of hazards associated with the work? -
Manufacturing, mining, and agriculture
The most disabling occupational condition reported in 2005 was: -
Sprains and strains
Which work-related hazard may be encountered by all workers? -
Workplace stress leading to hypertension and cardiovascular disease
Which would be considered agents in the epidemiologic triad? -
Temperature extremes and crowding
, In the epidemiologic triad, an example of a host factor would be: -
Worker's family
Which population is at greatest risk for experiencing work-related accidents with subsequent injuries? -
Workers with less than 1 year of experience
A worker who has a health reaction to "safe" low-level exposures is experiencing: -
Hypersusceptibility
Which statement about chemical agents is accurate? -
Chronic exposure to low-level doses of workplace chemicals below standards constitutes a potential
health risk.
An occupational health nurse has conducted a walk through assessment and has identified potential
hazards in the workplace. The nurse recognizes that it will be easiest to modify exposure to which
hazard? -
Noise
An employee has come into contact with a biological agent. The occupational health nurse recognizes
that a biological agent: -
Indicates exposure to bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites
Slippery floors are an example of which type of hazard? -
Enviromechanical
An occupational health nurse refers an employee to an employee assistance program. Which problem
will most likely be addressed? -
Alcohol abuse
Why would a nurse conduct an occupational health assessment? -
It helps to identify agent and host factors that place employees at risk.
What is the purpose of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration? -
To educate employers about occupational health and safety
What is the purpose of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health? -
To examine potential hazards of new work technologies and practices
Which item found in the workplace would require a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)? -
Hand soap
Which is a requirement of the Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act (SARA)? -
Sharing written disaster plans with key resources in the community
Which action would an occupational health nurse take while involved in disaster planning? -
Prevent injuries and death of workers.
An occupational health nurse working in an occupational health and safety program is likely to provide
which services? Select all that apply. -
