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armygirl · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

The occupational health nurse is beginning an annual audiology screening with employees of a manufacturing company. For this organization the nurse is performing screening to:

1. Determine what first aid should be given.
2. Advocate for adequate health insurance.
3. Report and interpret findings for making referrals.
4. Develop disaster emergency response plans.

Question 2

The occupational health nurse learns of an emergency within a construction site. What interventions should the nurse expect to perform when responding to this emergency? (Select all that apply.)

1. Refer to outside medical assistance as needed.
2. Provide immediate first aid as needed.
3. Respond to individual physical or emotional emergencies.
4. Evaluate the health effects of occupational disasters.
5. Refer to continued treatment as needed.

eliasc0401 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 3
Explanation: 3. Screening in work settings is aimed at recognizing and resolving existing health problems. Reporting and interpreting findings from screenings are used for making referrals. Determining what level of first aid and advocating for adequate health insurance addresses the aspect of treating existing conditions. Developing disaster emergency response plans addresses the aspect of emergency response.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 3, 4, 5
Explanation: 3. Responding to individual physical or emotional emergencies and evaluating the health effects of occupational disasters are within the aspect of emergency response. Depending upon the types of injuries, referral for continued treatment may be needed. Referring to outside medical assistance as needed and providing first aid as needed are part of treating existing conditions.
4. Responding to individual physical or emotional emergencies and evaluating the health effects of occupational disasters are within the aspect of emergency response. Depending upon the types of injuries, referral for continued treatment may be needed. Referring to outside medical assistance as needed and providing first aid as needed are part of treating existing conditions.
5. Responding to individual physical or emotional emergencies and evaluating the health effects of occupational disasters are within the aspect of emergency response. Depending upon the types of injuries, referral for continued treatment may be needed. Referring to outside medical assistance as needed and providing first aid as needed are part of treating existing conditions.