Author Question: An occupational and environmental health nurse provides leadership in developing occupational safety ... (Read 199 times)

TFauchery · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

An occupational and environmental health nurse provides leadership in developing occupational safety and health policy within the organization, functions in upper executive or management roles; serves as a

consultant to business and government; and designs and conducts significant research. Using your knowledge of AAOHN competency levels in occupational and environmental health nursing, at what level is this nurse functioning?
A) Advanced beginner
B) Competent
C) Proficient
D) Expert

Question 2

Although the potential for serious adverse health effects from exposure to dangerous substances or less than optimal conditions is associated with every occupation, the majority of workers do not experience hazards in the workplace.

The specialty of occupational health focuses on the identification and control of risks to health that occur as a result of physical, chemical, and other workplace hazards. Using your knowledge of common workplace hazards and exposures, what is an example of a physical hazard?
A) Infectious agents
B) Hazardous drug and toxin exposures
C) Electric and magnetic fields
D) Sexual harassment