ATI RN
Environmental and Occupational Health Questions
Question 1 of 5
What would be an appropriate term for intoxicated drivers, secondhand smoke, urban crowding, noise, and mechanization?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The built environment is the connection between people, communities, and their surrounding environments that affect health habits and behaviors, interpersonal relationships, cultural values, and customs. Most people live within areas that require almost daily contact with potential health risks and threats, such as intoxicated or impaired drivers, secondhand smoke, urban crowding, noise exposure, unabated traffic, and the stress of increased mechanization.
Question 2 of 5
Which is the leading cause of lung cancer among nonsmokers?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Radon exposure is the leading cause of lung cancer among nonsmokers in the United States. It is estimated that radon causes an estimated 21,000 lung cancer deaths every year.
Question 3 of 5
Which is a direct result of global warming?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Global warming is the gradual increase in the average temperature of Earth's near-surface air and oceans since the mid-twentieth century and its projected continuation (Easterling, 2011). Rising global temperatures may enhance the quantity and distribution of parasites, insects, and other disease vectors, potentially increasing the prevalence of a variety of infectious diseases.
Question 4 of 5
The local stream was full of trash. The Boy Scouts had a cleanup day so they could again canoe on the stream. Which action should be taken by nurses in the local community?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An important nursing goal is to help people learn from their own experiences and analyze the world with an intention to change it. It is essential that those affected participate in the process of identifying and working to solve environmental problems. The nurse's role is to ask critical questions and help groups reflect on the environmental realities of their lives. The only way for the nurse to promote this involvement is through a dialogue with the community members.
Question 5 of 5
Which strategy should a nurse use to remember what should be included in a health history?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The I PREPARE environmental exposure history mnemonic is a quick reference for primary care providers. I-Investigate potential exposures, P-Present work, R-Residence, E-Environmental concerns, P-Past work, A-Activities, R-Referrals and resources, E-Educate. This tool will help the nurse remember what to ask to determine environmental factors relevant to health.