Chapter 43: The Nurse in Occupational Health

Public Health Nursing Population Centered Health Care in the Community 9th Edition by Marcia Stanhope

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Chapter 43: The Nurse in Occupational Health

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

  1. The first industrial nurse is considered to be:
a. Betty Moulder.
b. Ada Mayo Stewart.
c. Lillian Wald.
d. Florence Nightingale.

 

 

ANS:   B

Ada Mayo Stewart was hired in 1885 by the Vermont Marble Company; she is often considered the first industrial nurse. Betty Moulder provided care of ailing coal miners and their families. Lillian Wald is known as the founder of public health nursing. Florence Nightingale is one of the pioneers of the nursing profession.

 

DIF:    Cognitive level: Remembering          REF:    p. 939

TOP:    Nursing process: Evaluation

MSC:   NCLEX: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Management of Care

 

  1. Which population would have been the focus of care for an occupational health nurse in the early 1900s?
a. Injured workers
b. All workers
c. Families
d. The community

 

 

ANS:   C

In the early days of occupational health nursing, the nurse’s work was holistic and centered on the family. The care provided by Betty Moulder and Ada Mayo Stewart focused on both ill workers and their families.

 

DIF:    Cognitive level: Understanding         REF:    p. 939

TOP:    Nursing process: Evaluation

MSC:   NCLEX: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Management of Care

 

  1. A nurse is working in an occupational health setting. Which of the following roles will the nurse most likely have?
a. Administrator
b. Clinicians/practitioner
c. Consultant
d. Educator

 

 

ANS:   B

An occupational health nurse could be employed in any of these roles. However, the majority of occupational health nurses work as nurse clinicians/practitioners.

 

DIF:    Cognitive level: Applying                  REF:    p. 940

TOP:    Nursing process: Implementation

MSC:   NCLEX: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Management of Care

 

  1. A nurse is pursuing certification as an occupational health nurse. Which organization will provide this certification?
a. American Board for Occupational Health Nurses
b. Occupational Safety and Health Education and Research Center
c. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
d. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

 

 

ANS:   A

Certification in occupational health nursing is provided by the American Board for Occupational Health Nurses. The Occupational Safety and Health Education and Research Center supports master’s and doctoral education with emphases in occupational health nursing, industrial hygiene, occupational medicine, and safety. NIOSH examines potential hazards of new work technologies and practices. OSHA educates employers about occupational health and safety.

 

DIF:    Cognitive level: Applying                  REF:    p. 940

TOP:    Nursing process: Implementation

MSC:   NCLEX: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Management of Care

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