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Kikoku

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on: Jul 8, 2018
Which population is at the greatest risk for experiencing work-related accidents with subsequent injuries?
 
  a. Workers of child-bearing age
  b. Workers with less than 1 year of experi-ence
  c. Workers with diminished sensory abilities
  d. Workers with chronic illnesses

Question 2

A nurse is assessing host factors as part of the epidemiologic triad. Which of the following fac-tors would the nurse most likely assess?
 
  a. Crowding
  b. Shift work
  c. Worker's family
  d. Chemical exposure


Hikerman221

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

ANS: B
New workers with less than 1 year of experience on the current job are at the greatest risk for experiencing work-related accidents with subsequent injuries. The highest percentages were in mining; agriculture, forestry, and fishing; construction; and wholesale and retail trade.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The worker's family is considered a part of the host factor. Crowding and shift work are envi-ronmental factors, and chemical exposure is the agent factor.


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