In Which of the Following Scenarios Does the Occupational Health

question 12

Multiple Choice

In which of the following scenarios does the occupational health nurse (OHN) use primary prevention to improve health outcomes when environmental health risks are present?

• A)Using radiation detectors to detect unsafe levels of radiation exposure
• B)Irrigating the eyes of an employee who has had a chemical splash to the face
• C)Teaching new employees who will work outdoors about the signs and symptoms of heat-related illness
• D)Using spirometry to rule out obstructive or restrictive lung disease in workers before they start using mask respirators

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