The occupational health nurse for an electronics factory compiles ...

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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

Question 2

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

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Answer to Question 1

Ans: B, C, D
Feedback:
Components of the occupational health history include characteristics of the workers' present jobs, a chronological record of all past work and potential exposures, an occupational exposure inventory, and a list of other exposures in the home or community. The location of facility exits and entries and the availability of emergency equipment are aspects of a workplace walk-through.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, D, E
Feedback:
Educating all employees and administrative staff regarding the exposures and hazards associated with the workplace is the foundation of health-promotion efforts, such as signage that demonstrates safe lifting techniques. A common health and safety promotion program in occupational settings involves preservation of sight and hearing, such as use of safety goggles and monitoring of noise levels. Screening for HIV and diagnosis of skin lesions would go beyond the scope of health promotion and would involve clinical diagnosis.