There are different methods for conducting risk assessment for environmental contaminants. Which formula determines the amount of risk?
A) Hazard = exposure × risk
B) Exposure = risk × hazard
C) Risk = contaminant presence × exposure
D) Risk = hazard × exposure
Ans: D
Feedback:
A key concept for assessing risk is that the amount of risk equals the hazard times the exposure (risk = hazard × exposure). The presence of a hazard alone does not determine the amount of risk the hazard poses.
You might also like to view...
A community health nurse is developing a program that would encourage mothers to breastfeed exclusively for the first 6 months. The nurse bases this program on the understanding about which of the following?
A) Exclusive breastfeeding promotes better growth and development. B) Its lower cost provides more money for other needed items. C) Infant mortality would significantly decrease. D) It would aid in decreasing maternal mortality rates.
During a physical examination of a female patient's reproductive system, the nurse detects a thick white discharge from the labia. The patient's vulva appears inflamed. How should the nurse document this finding?
A) Symptoms of trichomonal vaginitis B) Symptoms of candidal vaginitis C) Symptoms of bacterial vaginosis D) Symptoms of primary syphilis
The nurse is caring for a patient with Raynaud's disease who is employed as a construction worker, has hypertension, and smokes 1/2 to 1 pack of cigarettes per day
What teaching points should the nurse include in discharge instructions? (Select all that apply.) a. Wear gloves during cool weather. b. Drink plenty of warm beverages, such as coffee. c. Insulated socks are advisable when work-ing in cool weather. d. Attend a smoking program. e. Wear gloves when handling hot objects at work.
A female patient who is experiencing menopause is "tired of the night sweats.". Which activity can the nurse suggest to help this patient?
1. Ensure that the bedroom temperature is cool and limit sleeping attire. 2. Reduce intake of milk and milk products. 3. Suggest talking with the physician about a hysterectomy. 4. Exercise 1 hour before going to sleep.