Which of the following best explains why job opportunities for ...

[berenicecastro]

Which of the following best explains why job opportunities for occupational health nurses (OHNs) have continued to expand?
 
  a. Federal legislation has required an OHN at any site with more than 50 employees.
  b. Legislation has required employers to engage in certain tasks, and nurses were the most expert at those tasks.
  c. Nurses have done an excellent job of describing the role and its benefits to the media. d.
  Nurses are able to document cost savings to employers.

Question 2

An occupational health nurse (OHN) works in a state that requires continuing education units per year for renewing a nursing license. Which of the following courses would probably be most helpful in the role?
 
  a. Diversity and Human Caring
  b. Ergonomics and Toxicology
  c. Evaluating Risks and Personnel Management
  d. Health Assessment and Home Health Care

[helenmarkerine]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The cost-effectiveness of providing health care to employees was achieving increased recognition, and by 1912, after workers' compensation legislation had been instituted, 38 nurses were employed by business firms. As businesses seek ways to maximize the value of their dollars spent on health care services, OHNs and other health professionals face an opportunity from being able to demonstrate that cost-effective, quality health programs do improve the health of employees and their dependents, positively influencing their company's attempts to control rising health care costs.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Any of the programs might be helpful, but only Ergonomics and Toxicology are inherent in the science needed to function in occupational health. Evaluating Risks is relevant to the job description, but many OHNs are the only professionals in the area, so there are no personnel to manage. Health Assessment is relevant, but rarely would a home visit be made for health care; rather a referral would be done.

[berenicecastro]

Excellent

[debra928]

TYSM