The nurse who organizes screenings for employees, assesses the work environment for hazards, and teaches health-promoting activities is employed in the field of:
a. infection control.
b. occupational health.
c. informatics.
d. transportation specialization.
ANS: B
Correct: The occupational health nurse organizes screenings for employees, assesses the work environment for hazards, and teaches health-promoting activities.
Incorrect:
a. Infection control nurses assess the total incidence of infections within the hospital.
c. Informatics deals with data management for decision making.
d. Transportation specialist is not a current nursing area.
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