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cool · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Which of the following statements concerning health promotion habits made by a young adult best reflects an understanding regarding the primary cause of death and injury among that age group?

1. Eating a healthy, low-fat diet is very important to me.
2. AIDS is nothing to mess with, so I always practice safe sex.
3. Regardless of what my friends say, I always wear a seat belt.
4. I enjoy mountain biking, but I always wear the right protection gear.

Question 2

Which of the following nursing assessment questions is best directed toward determining the presence of an occupational hazard-related condition specific for a client working in a dry clean-ing establishment?

1. Do you have any problems with rashes or itching?
2. How long have you worked in the dry cleaning business?
3. Do you treat the minor burns you experience?
4. Do you drive the company van to make deliveries?

carolinefletcherr · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 3
Deaths and injury from motor vehicle accidents are significant among this age group.
Developing healthy habits to prevent heart disease later in life is important, but heart disease is not the leading cause of mortality and morbidity for the young adult.
Sexually transmitted diseases are a risk factor for this age group, but they do not represent the greatest risk for death and injury.
An injury related to occupation and recreation is a risk factor, but it is not the major cause of mortality and morbidity in this age group.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 1
Persons who work in dry cleaning establishments are exposed to solvents that may cause derma-titis or liver disease. While asking about the length of time employed is an appropriate assessment question, it is not directed toward identifying a response to any specific risk factor. While burns may be a risk factor for those working in the dry cleaning industry, the risk is not as specific as assessing for contact dermatitis.
While automobile accident-related injuries may be a risk factor in this case, the risk is not as spe-cific as assessing for contact dermatitis.