Question 1

Which population is at greatest risk for experiencing work-related accidents with subsequent injuries?

Accepted Answer

A)   Workers of childbearing age
B)   Workers with less than 1 year of experience
C)   Workers with diminished sensory abilities
D)   Workers with chronic illnesses

Question 2

A nurse is pursuing certification as an occupational health nurse.Which organization will provide this certification?

Accepted Answer

A)   American Board for Occupational Health Nurses
B)   Center for Occupational and Environmental Health
C)   National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
D)   Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Question 3

Which was the first legislation that specifically required certain prevention programs for workers?

Accepted Answer

A)   Occupational Safety and Health Act ( OSHA ) 
B)   National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health ( NIOSH ) 
C)   Mine Safety and Health Act
D)   Standard Industrial Classification ( SIC )  Code

Question 4

Which action would an occupational health nurse take while involved in disaster planning?

Accepted Answer

A)   Assess for possible disasters.
B)   Prevent injuries and death of workers.
C)   Store Medical Data Sheets in a safe place.
D)   Collaborate with government authorities to plan disaster management.

Question 5

Why would a nurse conduct an occupational health assessment?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration ( OSHA ) .
B)   It is required by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health ( NIOSH ) .
C)   It helps to identify agent and host factors that place employees at risk.
D)   It helps to educate workers about potential hazards.

Question 6

An occupational health has become a member of the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses (AAOHN) .Why would a nurse join this organization? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)   To promote the health and safety of workers
B)   To lobby in Congress for safer work places
C)   To advance the profession by supporting research
D)   To promote and provide continuing education in the specialty

Question 7

Limited duty programs after a cumulative trauma injury is an example of which level of prevention?

Accepted Answer

A)   Primary prevention
B)   Secondary prevention
C)   Tertiary prevention
D)   Assessment

Question 8

What is the purpose of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration?

Accepted Answer

A)   To educate occupational health and safety professionals
B)   To identify and research occupational health and safety hazards
C)   To distribute research findings relevant to occupational health and safety
D)   To educate employers about occupational health and safety D

Question 9

Which activity would be the primary role of an occupational health nurse?

Accepted Answer

A)   Caring for employees and their families
B)   Providing health promotion and emergency care
C)   Updating the Material Safety Data Sheets
D)   Reporting communicable diseases

Question 10

Which types of industries are noted for high degrees of hazards associated with the work?

Accepted Answer

A)   Data entry, animal rescue, and hospice
B)   Engineering, science, and laboratories
C)   Manufacturing, mining, and agriculture
D)   Aeronautics, plastics, and nursing

Question 11

In the epidemiologic triad,an example of a host factor would be:

Accepted Answer

A)   Crowding
B)   Shift work
C)   Worker's family
D)   Chemical exposure

Question 12

Which is a requirement of the Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act ( SARA ) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   Applying stricter rules to determine Superfund sites
B)   Sharing written disaster plans with key resources in the community
C)   Authorizing each industry to write their own disaster plan
D)   Evaluating the effectiveness of a written disaster plan

Question 13

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?

Accepted Answer

A)   Bacteria
B)   Aerosols
C)   Noise
D)   Burnout

Question 14

The most disabling occupational condition reported in 2005 was:

Accepted Answer

A)   Cuts and punctures
B)   Fractures
C)   Bruises
D)   Sprains and strains

Question 15

An employee has come into contact with a biological agent.The occupational health nurse recognizes that a biological agent:

Accepted Answer

A)   May cause accidents in the work environment
B)   Is commonly found in the agriculture industry
C)   May potentiate stress in the workplace
D)   Indicates exposure to bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites D

Question 16

The first industrial nurse is considered to be:

Accepted Answer

A)   Betty Moulder
B)   Ada Mayo Stewart
C)   Lillian Wald
D)   Florence Nightingale

Question 17

What is the purpose of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health?

Accepted Answer

A)   To examine potential hazards of new work technologies and practices
B)   To educate employees about environmental risks and hazards
C)   To develop and maintain a database of work-related deaths
D)   To set standards that regulate workers' exposure to potentially toxic substances

Question 18

The nurse doing a walk-through to identify workplace hazards is providing which level of prevention?

Accepted Answer

A)   Primary prevention
B)   Secondary prevention
C)   Tertiary prevention
D)   Assessment A

Question 19

A nurse working in an occupational health setting will most likely work as a nurse:

Accepted Answer

A)   Administrators
B)   Clinicians/practitioners
C)   Consultants
D)   Educators

Question 20

Which work-related hazard may be encountered by all workers?

Accepted Answer

A)   Workplace stress leading to hypertension and cardiovascular disease
B)   Asbestos, plastics, lead, and solvents leading to dermatitis
C)   Cement dust and metals leading to bronchitis
D)   Hormones and nitroglycerine leading to reproductive effects

Exam 43: The Nurse in Occupational Health

Which population is at greatest risk for experiencing work-related accidents with subsequent injuries?

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A nurse is pursuing certification as an occupational health nurse.Which organization will provide this certification?

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Which was the first legislation that specifically required certain prevention programs for workers?

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Which action would an occupational health nurse take while involved in disaster planning?

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Why would a nurse conduct an occupational health assessment?

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An occupational health has become a member of the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses (AAOHN) .Why would a nurse join this organization? Select all that apply.

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Limited duty programs after a cumulative trauma injury is an example of which level of prevention?

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What is the purpose of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration?

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Which activity would be the primary role of an occupational health nurse?

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Which types of industries are noted for high degrees of hazards associated with the work?

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In the epidemiologic triad,an example of a host factor would be:

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Which is a requirement of the Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act ( SARA ) ?

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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?

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The most disabling occupational condition reported in 2005 was:

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An employee has come into contact with a biological agent.The occupational health nurse recognizes that a biological agent:

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The first industrial nurse is considered to be:

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What is the purpose of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health?

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The nurse doing a walk-through to identify workplace hazards is providing which level of prevention?

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A nurse working in an occupational health setting will most likely work as a nurse:

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Which work-related hazard may be encountered by all workers?

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