NURS 450 Ch. 32 questions and
answers 2025-2026(latest
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An occupational health nurse sees the various injuries and diseases
that persons can acquire from employment. Which of the following
recommendations would the nurse most likely provide about safety
in the workplace?
a. Find employment in physical labor; at least your body will be in
good condition.
b. Professional positions are the safest choice for employment.
c. White collar positions provide the least risk for injury.
d. There is no "safe" occupation or profession. - answer d. There is
no "safe" occupation or profession.
A nurse who works for a hospital in employee health notes that
several nurses from one unit have missed work after contracting a
communicable disease from a patient. Which of the following best
describes the host factor?
a. Each sick nurse
b. The communicable disease
c. The hospital
d. The patient - answer a. Each sick nurse
Which of the following groups should the occupational health nurse
devote the most time to regarding education and follow-up
evaluation?
a. New workers employed less than 1 year
b. Older workers with chronic illnesses
c. Older workers with diminished hearing
, d. Women in their childbearing years - answer a. New workers
employed less than 1 year
An employee in a laboratory drops a flask, resulting in a chemical
splash into the employee's eyes, which in turn results in burns to
the eyes. Which of the following would be considered the agent?
a. The chemical
b. The employee
c. The flask
d. The laboratory - answer a. The chemical
Which of the following hospital employees are most at risk for being
exposed to and possibly developing active drug-resistant TB?
a. Housekeeping staff
b. Medical staff
c. Nursing staff
d. Ward clerks - answer a. Housekeeping staff
Which of the following is the most common disabling condition when
measured by days away from work?
a. Bruises
b. Cuts and lacerations
c. Mental illnesses
d. Sprains and strains - answer d. Sprains and strains
A nurse makes the suggestion that the 2-week shift rotations should
be set up so that the next rotation in shifts is later rather than
earlier. Which of the following is the nurse attempting to prevent
through this suggestion?
a. Anxiety, depression, and exhaustion
b. Family turmoil
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