ATI RN
Environmental and Occupational Safety and Health Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following are the major sources of air pollution in the United States? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Burning of fossil fuels. Fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, and natural gas, are major sources of air pollution due to the release of harmful pollutants like carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen oxides. These pollutants contribute to smog, acid rain, and climate change. Explanation: 1. Fossil fuels are widely used for electricity generation, transportation, and industrial processes. 2. Combustion of fossil fuels releases pollutants into the air. 3. The pollutants contribute to the formation of smog and acid rain, impacting air quality and the environment. 4. The release of carbon dioxide from burning fossil fuels is a significant contributor to climate change. Summary: B: Waste incineration is a source of air pollution but not as significant as burning fossil fuels. C: Wood burning fireplaces can contribute to local air pollution but are not a major source at the national level. D: Motor vehicles are significant sources of air pollution, but the question
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is creating a community program to promote outdoor exercise using Bronfenbrenner's SocioEcological Model and is working with town planners to obtain funding and approval for sidewalks and walking and biking trails. Which of Bronfenbrenner's systems is the nurse utilizing?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Macrosystem. The nurse is working at the societal level to create a community program, which aligns with the macrosystem in Bronfenbrenner's SocioEcological Model. This system encompasses the broader cultural context that influences individuals and communities. The nurse's efforts to collaborate with town planners for funding and approval of infrastructure changes impact the overall environment and societal norms related to outdoor exercise. Incorrect choices: A: Microsystem - This involves individual interactions and relationships, such as family and peers, not the broader societal level. B: Mesosystem - This focuses on the connections between different microsystems, like interactions between family and school, not societal changes. C: Chronosystem - This refers to changes over time, like historical events or life transitions, not the current community program implementation.
Question 3 of 5
Which statement by a client with a family history of diabetes indicates an understanding of the genetic component of this disorder?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because it shows an understanding that having a family history of diabetes does not guarantee the development of the disorder. This response acknowledges that genetic predisposition is a risk factor but not a definitive outcome. Choice A is incorrect as it assumes inevitability based solely on family history. Choice C is incorrect as it disregards the role of lifestyle factors in diabetes prevention. Choice D is incorrect as it inaccurately suggests that diabetes follows a specific inheritance pattern, which is not always the case.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is counseling a client who is trying to stop smoking. According to the Theory of Planned Behavior, which factor would the nurse recognize as representing risk perception?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C. In the Theory of Planned Behavior, risk perception is the belief that a behavior is harmful. Here's a step-by-step rationale: 1. Risk perception involves the individual's belief about the negative consequences of a behavior. 2. Choice A relates to subjective norm (influence of others), not risk perception. 3. Choice B relates to behavior (smelling of smoke), not risk perception. 4. Choice D relates to past behavior (quitting attempts), not risk perception. Therefore, the client's belief that smoking is unhealthy represents risk perception as it reflects the understanding of the harm associated with smoking.
Question 5 of 5
Which action should the school nurse perform to address dental health at the community level?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Advocate for fluoridation of drinking water. Fluoridation of drinking water is a community-level intervention that has been proven effective in reducing dental caries and improving oral health. By advocating for fluoridation, the school nurse can help improve the dental health of the entire community. A: Educating caregivers of children with dental caries about oral health is important, but it is more of an individual-level intervention rather than a community-level action. C: Assisting caregivers with finding dental resources for children without dental insurance is also valuable, but it does not address dental health at a community level. D: Teaching children in school how to floss properly is a good preventive measure, but it is not as impactful at the community level as advocating for fluoridation of drinking water.