ATI RN
Environmental and Occupational Health Questions
Question 1 of 5
According to self-determination theory, what forms of extrinsic motivation result in more of a self- directed effort to work in safer ways?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In self-determination theory, identified regulation involves perceiving the activity as personally important and aligned with one's values, leading to more self-directed effort. Integrated regulation goes a step further, where the behavior is fully assimilated into one's sense of self, resulting in the highest level of self-directed effort. On the other hand, external and introjected regulations involve more external factors or pressures, which may not foster as much self-directed effort. Therefore, the correct answer is C (identified and integrated) as they align with the principles of self-determination theory for promoting self-directed efforts.
Question 2 of 5
What theory explains how we can motivate safe behaviour by recognizing that people are motivated by different things?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Self-determination theory explains motivation by emphasizing intrinsic factors such as autonomy, competence, and relatedness. This theory acknowledges individual differences in motivation, making it suitable for encouraging safe behavior. Reinforcement theory (A) focuses on rewards and punishments, not individual motivations. Goal-setting theory (B) emphasizes setting specific goals. Transformational leadership theory (D) focuses on inspiring and transforming followers, not individual motivations for safe behavior. Thus, C is correct as it aligns with understanding individual motivations for safety.
Question 3 of 5
Working for an oil drilling company in the oil sands region of northern Alberta can be very lucrative, even for workers in entry level jobs. Workers have moved to Fort McMurray and other northern Alberta towns in the thousands, from all over Canada and even from overseas. However,
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because it highlights the fact that fatalities, while less common, are still a risk in the oil drilling industry. This is an important point to emphasize the potential dangers associated with working in this field. It is crucial for workers to be aware of these risks and for companies to prioritize safety measures to prevent such incidents. Choice A is incorrect because it focuses on the efficiency and safety measures taken by oil drilling crews, which is not directly related to the risk of fatalities mentioned in the question. Choices C and D are blank, so they are automatically incorrect as they do not provide any information to support or refute the statement in the question.
Question 4 of 5
According to research, who will have the most influence on new oil workers' attitudes about the safety climate on the rig?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: their immediate supervisor. Immediate supervisors have direct interactions with new oil workers, shaping their attitudes the most. They provide guidance, feedback, and support, influencing workers' perception of safety climate. Senior management (A) may set policies but have limited daily interactions. Coworkers (B) can influence attitudes, but supervisors have more direct authority. The Alberta Workers' Compensation Board (D) is an external regulatory body and has less influence on day-to-day attitudes.
Question 5 of 5
Which statement best describes the relationship between the environment and health?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A healthy environment increases quality of life and years of healthy living. Accumulated evidence shows that the environmental changes of the past few decades have profoundly influenced the status of public health. Globally, environmental factors contribute to nearly 25% of all deaths and increase disease burden (World Health Organization, 2016). The safety, beauty, and life-sustaining capacity of the physical environment are unquestionably of global consequence.