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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Definitions:

Voluntary Part-Timers

Individuals who choose to work part-time hours instead of a full-time schedule for personal reasons, such as flexibility or personal fulfillment.

Involuntary Part-Timers

Workers who are employed less than full-time due to economic reasons, such as a scarcity of full-time positions, rather than by personal choice.

Superordinates

Superordinates are individuals or groups in a higher position of authority or rank in a social hierarchy or structure.

Subordinates

refers to individuals or groups that are lower in rank or position, often having less power or authority compared to others within a social or organizational hierarchy.