Deck 43: The Nurse in Occupational Health

Question 1

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

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

Answer 1

Workplace stress leading to hypertension and cardiovascular disease

Question 2

Which statement about chemical agents is accurate?

A) Chemicals are not ordinarily found in the body tissues of the general population.
B) Most chemicals have been studied to determine the effects of exposure on humans.
C) Chronic exposure to low-level doses of workplace chemicals below standards constitutes a potential health risk.
D) Human effects of chemical exposure are associated with single agents rather than with the interaction of agents.

Answer 2

Chronic exposure to low-level doses of workplace chemicals below standards constitutes a potential health risk.

Question 3

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

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

Answer 3

American Board for Occupational Health Nurses

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

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

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

Question 6

Which would be considered agents in the epidemiologic triad?

A) Flexible management styles of the authorities
B) Temperature extremes and crowding
C) Susceptible human beings
D) High-risks groups of individuals

Question 7

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

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

Question 8

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

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

Question 9

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

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

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

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

Question 11

Which population would have been the focus of care for an occupational health nurse in the early 1900s?

A) Injured workers
B) All workers
C) Families
D) The community

Question 12

Secondary prevention in the occupational health arena may include:

A) Providing education on safety in the workplace to prevent injury
B) Working with chronically diabetic workers to ensure appropriate medications
C) Screening for hearing loss resulting from noise levels in the plants
D) Ensuring that a person with cardiovascular disease attends a rehab program

Question 13

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

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 14

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?

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

Question 15

The first industrial nurse is considered to be:

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

Question 16

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

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 17

The most disabling occupational condition reported in 2005 was:

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

Question 18

Which is the best method an occupational health nurse can use when assessing workplace hazards?

A) Review incident reports.
B) Walk through the worksite.
C) Interview key employees.
D) Read the Standard Industrial Classification Code.

Question 19

A worker who has a health reaction to "safe" low-level exposures is experiencing:

A) An allergic reaction
B) A compromised immune system
C) Hypersusceptibility
D) Malnutrition

Question 20

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

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

Question 21

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

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 22

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

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

Question 23

An occupational health nurse refers an employee to an employee assistance program.Which problem will most likely be addressed?

A) Obesity
B) Smoking
C) Alcohol abuse
D) Lack of exercise

Question 24

Why would a nurse conduct an occupational health assessment?

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 25

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

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 26

Slippery floors are an example of which type of hazard?

A) Enviromechanical
B) Physical
C) Chemical
D) Psychosocial

Question 27

An occupational health nurse working in an occupational health and safety program is likely to provide which services? Select all that apply.

A) Health/medical surveillance
B) Health screening
C) Case management
D) Job task analysis
E) None of above

Question 28

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.

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 29

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

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 30

Which item found in the workplace would require a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)?

A) Hand soap
B) Eye goggles
C) Aprons
D) Earplugs