A PHN is learning about exposure risk assessments, which are used by policy makers and other regulators to evaluate the health effects from an environmental exposure. In these assessments, the final step in the process
involves making a judgment about the risk of the health problems to those who are exposed. The nurse learns that this is referred to as a:
A. Dose-response assessment
B. Risk characterization
C. Hazard identification
D. Exposure assessment
ANS: B
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1. They are present-time oriented and perceive the future as God's will. 2. They value youth, and older adults are commonly placed in nursing homes. 3. They are at high risk for alcoholism, because of a genetic predisposition. 4. They are future oriented and practice preventive health care.
A patient is cleaning the garage and splashes a chemical in his eyes. The initial priority after the chemical burn is to
a. transport to a physician immediately. b. cover the eyes with a sterile gauze. c. irrigate with H2O for 15 minutes or longer. d. irrigate with normal saline solution for 1 to 5 minutes.
__________ involves a team effort to achieve client care outcomes
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Hypoglycemia in the preterm infant is defined as a serum glucose less than ______ mg/dL
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