ATI RN
Environmental and Occupational Safety and Health Questions
Question 1 of 5
As the drilling supervisor, Travis is responsible for getting the rig dismantled, moved, and set up
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: intellectual stimulation. This dimension of transformational leadership involves encouraging innovation, creativity, and problem-solving. By asking the workers to identify safer ways of carrying out the move, Travis is stimulating their intellect and promoting a culture of continuous improvement. This approach fosters critical thinking and empowers employees to contribute ideas. Other choices are incorrect: A: While the scenario involves encouraging workers to identify safer ways, it focuses on stimulating their intellect rather than idealized influence, which involves setting an example and instilling pride. B: Idealized influence relates to establishing trust and admiration, which is not the focus of the scenario. C: Inspirational motivation involves inspiring and motivating others towards a shared vision, not specifically focusing on intellectual stimulation.
Question 2 of 5
Which best explains why it is difficult to get others interested in environmental health?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: People respond to acute crises with dramatic media coverage (such as hurricanes or earthquakes), but ongoing consistent pressure is needed to ensure day-to-day environmental integrity. Chronic environmental problems are rarely addressed effectively.
Question 3 of 5
It has been learned that a particular industry has vastly polluted the surrounding neighborhood. Which action would most likely be taken by those living in the neighborhood?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Residents may be unwilling to disrupt family ties and cultural roots to start over elsewhere, or they may be unable to afford to move. Residents are revictimized by the difficulty in obtaining compensation. Attempting to shut the industry down, seeking reimbursement for the hazard exposure, and immediately moving to a different neighborhood are all costly interventions and in most cases cannot be easily accomplished by most residents.
Question 4 of 5
Which statement best describes what has happened to air quality since the United States outlawed the use of chlorofluorocarbons, halons, and carbon tetrachloride?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: These chemicals, which were in widespread use, remain in the atmosphere. Thus, air quality has not improved. This is a global concern and is being addressed worldwide by the World Health Organization.
Question 5 of 5
Which issue exists from communities using solid waste landfills to dispose of trash from private residences?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Solid waste landfills accumulate methane gas, a byproduct of decomposing organic wastes. Without proper venting, this volatile gas can move through soil and cause fires and explosions in nearby areas. Waste incineration is not the best solution because it causes particulate air pollution. Illegal dumping of garbage and purchasing additional land for more landfills are concerns related to the disposal of trash from private residents, but methane gas explosions is of primary concern.