ATI RN
Environmental and Occupational Health Questions
Question 1 of 5
In the multi-tasking world that we live in today, why is goal setting even more important than ever?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct Answer: C Rationale: 1. Goal setting helps to mobilize efforts by providing a clear target to work towards. 2. It increases motivation and focus on achieving the desired outcome. 3. Setting specific goals enhances efficiency and productivity. 4. By defining objectives, individuals can prioritize tasks and allocate resources effectively. Summary: A: While goal setting can contribute to persistence, it is not the primary reason why it is crucial in a multi-tasking world. B: While goal setting does direct attention, the key importance lies in mobilizing efforts to achieve tasks. D: While goal setting may lead to new strategies, its primary role is to drive efforts towards task accomplishment.
Question 2 of 5
Elinor has the chance to earn a gift certificate for any Swiss Chalet restaurant if her department has over 90% use of safety glasses in the last six months. According to motivational theory what type of reward is this?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: contingent. This reward is contingent on a specific behavior (using safety glasses). Contingent rewards are directly tied to performance or behavior, reinforcing desired actions. Compliance (A) refers to following rules or regulations without necessarily being rewarded. Complementary (C) rewards are additional benefits given along with the main reward, which is not the case here. Cooperation (D) relates to working together with others, which is not the focus of the reward in this scenario. Therefore, the most fitting term to describe the reward in this situation is contingent.
Question 3 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 4 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 5 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.