There are different types of epidemiologic studies in investigating occupational health issues in the workplace. Using your knowledge of epidemiologic studies, what type of study compares the rates of exposures and diseases in different populations?
A) Prospective, cohort
B) Case-control
C) Ecological
D) Cohort case-control
C
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An occupational health nurse (OHN) reminds employees to put on their safety glasses and use other personal protective equipment. Which of the following levels of prevention is being implemented?
a. Primary b. Secondary c. Tertiary d. Health promotion
A client had a kidney transplant and is doing well, except for being concerned that the spouse does not seem happy about it. The assessment by the nurse that would yield the most helpful in-formation is to ask the
a. client what hobbies and activities they enjoy together. b. client why he/she thinks the spouse is acting that way. c. spouse how he/she feels about the client's progress. d. spouse what his/her role was while the client was ill.
When assessing a 17-year-old for nuchal rigidity, you gently raise his head off the examination table. He involuntarily flexes his hips and knees
To confirm your suspicions associated with this positive test, you would also perform a test for the __________ sign. a. Kernig b. Babinski c. obturator d. Brudzinski
A woman's history and appearance suggest drug abuse. What is the nurse's best approach?
1. Ask the woman directly, "Do you use any street drugs?" 2. Ask the woman whether she would like to talk to a counselor. 3. Ask some questions about over-the-counter medications and avoid mention of illicit drugs. 4. Explain how harmful drugs can be for her baby.