An occupational health nurse is educating employees about ...

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An occupational health nurse is educating employees about work-related hazards. Which of the following hazards would the nurse most likely discuss in the presentation?
 
  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 bron-chitis
  d. Hormones and nitroglycerine leading to reproductive effects

Question 2

A nurse is identifying agents that are part of the epidemiologic triad. Which of the following will the nurse most likely identify?
 
  a. Environmental pollution
  b. Radiation
  c. Susceptible human beings
  d. High-risk groups of individuals

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Work-related stress or burnout has been defined as an important problem for many individuals. Responses to negative interpersonal relationships, particularly those with authority figures in the workplace, are often the cause of vague health symptoms and increased absenteeism. Education about stress would be pertinent to all workers, regardless of specific job or setting.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Radiation is an example of an agent. The agents, factors associated with illness and injury, are occupational exposures that are classified as biological, chemical, enviromechanical, physical, or psychosocial. Environmental pollution is part of the environmental factor in the epidemiologic triad. Susceptible human beings and high-risk groups of individuals are part of the host factor of the epidemiologic triad.