Community Chapter 25

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B) Competent

1.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

D) Workplace walk-through

10.A newly hired health and safety officer works for a large manufacturing facility. One of the officer's first jobs is to conduct a complete survey of the workplace to determine what hazards are present, the location of entries and exits, the availability of emergency equipment, and potential trouble spots. Which interventions should the officer implement to accomplish this goal? A) Ergonomics B) Occupational health history C) Root cause analysis D) Workplace walk-through

B,C,D

11.The occupational health nurse for an electronics factory compiles an occupational health history for each worker. Which should be included? (Select all that apply.) A) Location of facility exits and entries B) Chronological record of all past work and potential exposures C) An occupational exposure inventory D) List of exposures in the home or community E) Availability of emergency equipment

A) Define the problem

12.The occupational health nurse for a hydroelectric plant uses root cause analysis to investigate a recent accidental electrocution of a plant worker. The nurse currently is defining the characteristics of the case. In which step of the root cause analysis is the nurse? A) Define the problem B) Collect data C) Identify possible causal factors D) Identify the root cause

A,D,E

13.A newly hired health promotion specialist works at a meat-processing facility. The specialist is in charge of developing a program that encourages a balance among work, family, personal, health, and psychosocial concerns. Which components are appropriate to include in this program? (Select all that apply.) A) Signage that demonstrates safe lifting techniques B) Free screening for HIV C) Diagnosis of potentially malignant skin lesions D) Clinic on proper use of safety goggles and other equipment E) Monitoring of noise levels within the facility

B) Ensure the worker's fitness for the job.

14.The occupational health nurse for a computer manufacturer is required to conduct a physical examination of each new hire. The rationale for this action is to: A) Screen for cardiac defects the worker may be unaware of. B) Ensure the worker's fitness for the job. C) Determine possible causes of the worker's chief complaint. D) Provide a baseline for future comparison. E) Determine the worker's eligibility for the company health insurance plan.

B) OSHA

15.The occupational health nurse with a construction company is responsible for filling out a record of accidents and illnesses that occur on the company's work sites. Which source should the nurse consult to acquire the proper record-keeping form and guidelines? A) FMLA B) OSHA C) HIPAA D) NORA

A,B,C,D

16.Which data are tracked under epidemiologic workplace surveillance? (Select all that apply.) A) Injuries B) Illness C) Hazards D) Exposures E) Productivity

B) Incidence rate

17.The occupational health nurse at a company has seen three different employees in one week who have all reported similar upper respiratory symptoms. Which rate should the nurse consider calculating to understand the severity of this problem and to determine whether a cluster or cohort is forming? A) Productivity rate B) Incidence rate C) Prevalence rate D) Ratio of affected to unaffected

C) Ecological

18.The occupational health nurse for a multinational corporation compares aggregate data on the occurrence of lung cancer in workers in a factory in Brazil with workers in a factory in Hong Kong. Which type of epidemiologic study is this nurse most likely conducting? A) Prospective, cohort B) Case-control C) Ecological D) Cohort case-control

A,D,E

19.The occupational health nurse is a member of the emergency planning committee in the workplace. The nurse is helping to formulate an emergency plan for the facility. Which goals should the nurse keep in mind while developing the plan? (Select all that apply.) A) Establish clear reporting instructions for employees. B) Provide instructions on safe lifting techniques. C) Identify hazardous substances that workers are exposed to in their daily work. D) Name key personnel who will assume necessary tasks. E) Establish emergency escape routes.

D) Expert

2.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

A,C,D,E

20.The occupational health nurse is a member of the emergency planning committee in the workplace. The nurse is helping to formulate an emergency plan for the facility. Which key components should the nurse include in the emergency plan? (Select all that apply.) A) Alarms B) Phones C) Reporting D) Communication E) Evacuation

A) A shelter-in-place policy and procedure

21.The occupational health nurse works in facility located in a region that is highly prone to tornadoes. Which intervention should the nurse make sure is included in the facility's emergency plan to address this potential threat? A) A shelter-in-place policy and procedure B) Personal protective equipment C) Evacuation drills D) Decontamination procedures

C) Proficient

3.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) Electric and magnetic fields

4.Which exemplifies a physical hazard? A) Infectious agents B) Hazardous drug and toxin exposures C) Electric and magnetic fields D) Sexual harassment

A,B,D

5.Which exemplify biological hazards? (Select all that apply.) A) Contaminated body fluids B) Poisonous plants C) Diesel exhaust D) Venomous snakes E) Aerosols

A) 3.8 of 100

6. 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? A) 3.8 of 100 B) 4.2 of 100 C) 5.8 of 100 D) 6.2 of 100

A) Line operator

7. 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? A) Line operator B) Manufacturing facility C) Benzene D) Hands

A) Sprains

8.Which injury has the highest incidence rate among occupational injuries and illnesses that result in days away from work? A) Sprains B) Broken bones C) Cuts D) Carpal tunnel syndrome

D) Transportation

9.Which industry has the highest number of fatal injuries? A) Agriculture B) Construction C) Mining D) Transportation


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