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AEWBW

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on: Jul 8, 2018
The occupational health nurse maintains a log of injuries from contaminated sharps.. This needs to be done because of the:
 
  1. Bloodborne Pathogen Standard
  2. Occupational Safety and Health Administration
  3. Department of Labor (DOL)
  4. Department of Defense (DOD)

Question 2

Community outreach is a role or function that many school nurses participate in. This may involve:
 
  1. Case management that helps coordinate health care of children with complex health problems
  2. Health education within the school, such as teaching about proper nutrition
  3. Providing direct care to ill and injured children
  4. Participating in community activities, such as health fairs and immunization clinics


juicepod

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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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OSHA is part of the Department of Labor. The Bloodborne Pathogen Standard became effective in 2002.

Answer to Question 2

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The other choices related to other roles such as educator, case management, and direct care pro-vider.


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