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CharlieWard · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

An occupational health nurse is assessing slippery floors as a safety hazard in the work setting. Which of the following best describes the type of hazard the nurse is assessing?

a. Enviromechanical
b. Physical
c. Chemical
d. Psychosocial

Question 2

An employee has come into contact with a biological agent. Which of the following considera-tions should be made by the nurse?

a. The biological agent may cause accidents in the work environment.
b. The biological agent is commonly found in the agriculture industry.
c. The biological agent may potentiate stress in the workplace.
d. The biological agent indicates exposure to bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites.

jaaaaaaa · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Enviromechanical agents are those that can potentially cause injury or illness in the workplace. They are related to the work process or to working conditions, and they can cause postural or other strains that can produce adverse health effects when certain tasks are performed repeatedly. Slippery floors are known as enviromechanical hazards. They can cause or potentiate accidents, injuries, strain, or discomfort.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Biological agents are living organisms whose excretions or parts are capable of causing human disease, usually by an infectious process. Biological hazards are common in workplaces such as health care facilities and clinical laboratories where employees are potentially exposed to a variety of infectious agents, including viruses, fungi, and bacteria.