The occupational health nurse learns of an emergency within a construction site. What interventions should the nurse expect to perform when responding to this emergency? (Select all that apply.)
1. Refer to outside medical assistance as needed.
2. Provide immediate first aid as needed.
3. Respond to individual physical or emotional emergencies.
4. Evaluate the health effects of occupational disasters.
5. Refer to continued treatment as needed.
Answer: 3, 4, 5
Explanation: 3. Responding to individual physical or emotional emergencies and evaluating the health effects of occupational disasters are within the aspect of emergency response. Depending upon the types of injuries, referral for continued treatment may be needed. Referring to outside medical assistance as needed and providing first aid as needed are part of treating existing conditions.
4. Responding to individual physical or emotional emergencies and evaluating the health effects of occupational disasters are within the aspect of emergency response. Depending upon the types of injuries, referral for continued treatment may be needed. Referring to outside medical assistance as needed and providing first aid as needed are part of treating existing conditions.
5. Responding to individual physical or emotional emergencies and evaluating the health effects of occupational disasters are within the aspect of emergency response. Depending upon the types of injuries, referral for continued treatment may be needed. Referring to outside medical assistance as needed and providing first aid as needed are part of treating existing conditions.
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