A PHN Is Working as an Occupational Nurse for a Mining

question 1

Multiple Choice

A PHN is working as an occupational nurse for a mining company. Which of the following is an example of a secondary prevention policy that the nurses can implement to address the high risk of pulmonary disorders found in miners?

• A)Respirator use for everyone working in the mine
• B)Routine lung cancer and pulmonary disease screening
• C)Job transfers for workers with pulmonary changes from the mine to an administrative position
• D)Installation of a high-powered air filtration system in the mine

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Definitions:

Carboxylic Acid

Organic compounds characterized by having a carboxyl group (-COOH), involved in a wide range of reactions and found in many biological molecules.

Amide

Organic compounds characterized by a carbonyl group linked to a nitrogen atom, commonly found in proteins and synthetic polymers.

Major Organic Product

The foremost substance formed with the maximum yield in any organic chemical reaction.

Phenylacetic Acid

An organic compound made up of a phenyl group attached to an acetic acid moiety.