An occupational health nurse is involved in disaster planning. Which of the following actions would be most appropriate for the nurse to take?
a. Assess for possible disasters
b. Prevent injuries and death of workers
c. Store Medical Data Sheets in a safe place
d. Collaborate with government authorities to plan disaster management
ANS: B
The occupational health nurse is a key player in occupational disasters. The goals of a disaster plan are to prevent or minimize injuries and deaths of workers and residents, minimize property damage, provide effective triage, and facilitate necessary business activities. A disaster plan re-quires the cooperation of different personnel within the company and community. There are not Medical Data Sheets rather MSDSs.
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