A nurse is conducting an occupational health assessment. Which of the following best describes the rationale for this assessment?
a. It is required by OSHA.
b. It is required by NIOSH.
c. It helps to identify agent and host factors that place employees at risk.
d. It helps to educate workers about potential hazards.
ANS: C
The purpose of this assessment is to become knowledgeable of the work processes and the mate-rials, the requirements of various jobs, the presence of actual or potential hazards, and the work practices of employees. This assessment allows the nurse to identify agents and host factors that place employees at risk. An occupational health assessment is not required by any organization.
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