ATI RN
Environmental and Occupational Safety and Health Questions
Question 1 of 5
How does critical theory differ from other nursing theories such as the Health Belief Model or Orem's self-care deficit theory?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Critical theory is an approach that raises questions about oppressive situations, involves community members in the definition and solution of problems, and facilitates group interventions. The other two theories focus more on individual beliefs and choice of action.
Question 2 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 3 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 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
In a community presentation about asthma, a nurse explained the causes of asthma in children, how to observe for 'triggers' that lead to an attack, and how to use an inhaler. Which statement best identifies what was omitted from this presentation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: By placing responsibility for the cause and cure of health problems exclusively on the individuals, the belief is reinforced that all individuals are free to control their lives. Such a perspective absolves society, government, industry, and business from accountability. Research suggests that changing individual behaviors does not lead to significant reductions in overall morbidity and morality in the absence of basic social, economic, and political changes. Thus, the nurse must include information in the presentation that addresses the need to improve air quality.