Occupational and Environmental Health Practice Exam

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• Which methods verify the effectiveness of exposure controls?
• What does the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) do?
• Which statement best describes the difference between acute and chronic exposure in risk management?
• What distinguishes risk assessment from risk management in OEH?
• In a job hazard analysis, which step directly follows determining controls?
• Providing information in multiple formats improves patient understanding.
• Which statement about palliative care is true?
• Which of the following lists the three factors of hazardous substances?
• Rural health access: Which population is less likely to access healthcare?
• Older adults are most at risk for which type of diseases?
• Informed consent is most properly obtained for which scenario?
• What is the difference between acute and chronic toxicity?
• Which elements constitute proper informed consent in health care?
• Which functions are typically performed by a public health department?
• Which SDS section would you consult for first-aid measures?
• Teach-back method steps: Which sequence represents the teach-back method steps?
• Accommodations for disabilities include providing interpreters for non-English speakers.
• What does the Braden Scale predict?
• How are carcinogens and sensitizers different in terms of health effects?
• Which component of symptom analysis addresses mood, work, and activities of daily living?
• Effective risk communication supports informed decisions by whom?
• Which organization is responsible for protecting workers and others affected by workplace environments?
• What is 'reference dose (RfD)' in toxicology, and how is it used?
• A spill response plan typically includes which of the following elements?
• Which statement about carcinogens is true?
• Which statement best characterizes a dose-response curve and the difference between threshold and non-threshold models?
• Which statement best differentiates hazard identification from risk assessment in occupational health?
• What is listed as the leading cause of death in older adults in the material?
• Which statement best describes secondhand exposure and how it can be mitigated?
• What does Time-Weighted Average (TWA) refer to in workplace exposure assessment?
• Which item is considered an Activity of Daily Living (ADL)?
• Which set of vaccines is listed for older adults in the material?
• What is the purpose of the teach-back method in patient communication?
• Cultural and linguistic considerations are part of effective patient communication.
• Which item is a role of the public health nurse?
• Public health department NOT typically provided?
• Which of the following is NOT a core element of a Respiratory Protection Program?
• In the context of veteran health care, VA stands for which expansion?
• Healthy People 2020 includes which objective related to health communication?
• The hyperbaric chamber is used in which scenario for carbon monoxide poisoning?
• Which statement about heat stress risk assessment is true?
• How does the precautionary principle apply to OEH practice?
• Which is NOT a core function of public health?
• What is the primary focus of occupational health?
• Homeless population risk: Which population has higher rates of HIV, alcohol/drugs, mental illness, and TB?
• Which statement best describes the advantage of personal air sampling over area sampling?
• When should biological monitoring be considered as part of a surveillance program?
• Which statement best describes the primary purpose of a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)?
• Which of the following is a function of the EPA?
• In risk assessment, a threshold model implies what about effects at low doses?
• During chemical spill cleanup, what guidance does the Safety Data Sheet provide?
• How do you calculate an 8-hour TWA from multiple exposure levels during the day?
• Acclimatization in heat stress prevention is best described as which statement?
• Which statement about the Environmental Protection Agency's responsibilities is true?
• Which statement is NOT a major activity of public health departments?
• EAP helps employees with which issues?
• Geriatrics is defined as which of the following?
• SDOH domains count: How many domains are identified for social determinants of health?
• What is the best action when a patient does not understand health information?
• Which of the following correctly pairs an inhalation hazard with a health effect?
• Documentation of informed consent should include that the patient understood the information and gave voluntary agreement.
• Which statement best defines an advanced directive?
• Incarceration: Which item is noted as a health concern commonly associated with incarcerated populations?
• Which condition is listed among the most common chronic conditions in older adults?
• At what threshold must businesses maintain records of fatalities, injuries, and illnesses on the OSHA 300 form?
• Which of the following is a common workplace biohazard?
• Which statement correctly describes the environment component of the epidemiologic triangle?
• What does the dose–response relationship describe in occupational health?
• Identify two common methods to monitor chemical exposures and one limitation of each?
• What does NIOSH stand for?
• What is the main function of NIOSH?
• Ventilation should be used in combination with source capture to achieve what?
• Among the following, which is listed as an emerging disease in older adults?
• What is a LOAEL and how is it used in risk assessment?
• Which is included as a major activity of public health departments?
• Consent is not valid if the patient is under the influence or has impaired decision-making capacity.
• What is the difference between an inhalation hazard and a dermal hazard? Provide an example of each.
• SDOH domain example: Which of the following is a domain of SDOH?
• Which set names the components of the epidemiologic triangle in occupational health?
• Which of the following is an example of dermal exposure?
• What is the purpose of a biological monitoring program, and what are typical biomarkers used for metals like lead?
• What is Biological Exposure Index (BEI) and when is it used?
• Which statement best defines a bioaerosol and provides typical workplace biological hazards?
• Which sequence represents a basic emergency response protocol for a chemical spill in a manufacturing setting?
• Which of the following is an example of inhalation exposure?
• Which statement correctly characterizes the relationship between a living will and an advanced directive?
• What is benchmark dose (BMD) and its use in risk assessment?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the five domains of social determinants of health (SDOH)?
• Which index is commonly used to monitor heat stress risk in workplace assessments?
• How much time do adults spend in the workplace?
• What is a job hazard analysis (JHA) and what are its typical steps?
• NOT a route of exposure for hazardous substances?
• Which SDS section contains information on chemical stability and reactivity?
• On the Morse Fall Scale, which score range corresponds to high risk?
• Which statement best describes fitness-for-duty evaluations?
• What is the primary purpose of the hierarchy of controls in occupational safety?
• Which sequence correctly lists the five levels of the hierarchy of controls from most to least effective?
• What is the role of Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) in controlling air contaminants?
• Teach-back should be documented in the patient record when used.
• In emergency situations, consent may be waived if delaying treatment would cause harm.
• What does MMSE stand for?
• Which sector is included in the National Occupational Research Agenda?
• Which is a primary prevention measure in occupational health?
• If exposure limits are exceeded, which actions are typically taken as part of the monitoring process?
• Written information provided to patients should be at a reading level appropriate for the patient.
• Which statement correctly distinguishes area sampling from personal sampling in air monitoring?
• In risk assessment, which level is used to adjust risk estimates due to observed adverse effects at that exposure?
• Which of the following is an example of ingestion exposure?
• Palliative care is best described as
• Food swamp: What defines a food swamp?
• Palliative care is commonly addressed for which condition?
• Which group is considered vulnerable workers?
• What is gerontology?
• Which form is used to record fatalities, injuries, and illnesses under OSHA guidelines?
• Which of the following is an Instrumental Activity of Daily Living (IADL)?
• Which factors contribute to vulnerability?
• In symptom analysis, what does the letter P stand for?
• Which of the following is a distinguishing feature of hospice care?
• Which statement best describes a dermal hazard example?
• Which organization identifies ten sectors including Agri, Construction, Healthcare, and Manufacturing?
• Which statement about hospice eligibility is true?
• What is the purpose of a Respiratory Protection Program, and list its core elements?
• What does EAP stand for?
• Homelessness: Which health issue is NOT listed as higher among homeless populations?
• How is ethics integrated into occupational health practice?
• What is the Short-Term Exposure Limit (STEL) used for in evaluating chemical exposure?
• Which of the following are bloodborne pathogens listed in the material?
• What is the primary function of ventilation in reducing exposure and odor?
• Which principle emphasizes that patients should receive information to understand their health?
• Which of the following is NOT an Instrumental ADL?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a sign or symptom of lead poisoning in the material?
• How does general ventilation differ from LEV in exposure control?
• Migrant populations: Which is listed as a challenge for migrant populations?
• Why is a post-incident review included after a spill or near-miss?
• In symptom analysis, what does the letter U stand for?
• Which agency in the United States is primarily responsible for enforcing workplace exposure limits such as PELs?
• Rural populations: Which intervention is mentioned to improve access to care in rural populations?
• Secondary prevention: which is correct?
• Which statement about a living will is correct?
• How does thermal stress affect performance and safety in workers?
• Which are core functions of public health?
• Which statement correctly distinguishes PEL from TLV?
• Alcohol has what effect on medications in older adults?
• Which of the following is an ergonomic risk factor associated with musculoskeletal disorders?
• What is the term 'ceiling value' in exposure limits?
• Patient education materials should include risks, benefits, and alternatives.
• Environmental health regulations protect workers by performing which function?
• What is ergonomics?
• Which statement best defines a healthcare power of attorney?
• How is a risk matrix used in OEH practice?
• What is respite care designed to do?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a workplace exposure category in the material?
• Which is an example of a health disparity?
• Tertiary prevention focuses on what?
• BLL stands for which term in lead exposure monitoring?
• Teach-back method: What is the purpose of the teach-back method?
• What is control banding, and when is it used in chemical risk management?
• Which statement best defines health disparities?
• One function of the Department of Labor in occupational safety is to require recordkeeping for workplaces with how many employees?
• What is the permissible exposure limit (PEL) and how does it apply to employers?
• What is an NIOSH REL for occupational noise exposure, and how does it compare to OSHA PEL?
• Which of the following is listed as a sector in the National Occupational Research Agenda?
• Which practices support health literacy when giving patient information?
• Which of the following is an ergonomic risk factor?
• In occupational health practice, what is the primary purpose of risk communication?
• Which option lists risk factors associated with teen pregnancy?
• Which option best describes when biological monitoring is appropriate?
• What does an OEHN do?
• Which is a practical engineering control to contain solvent vapors at the source?
• Why are nanomaterials a concern in occupational and environmental health?
• What does a material safety data sheet (MSDS) provide?
• Which of the following is a biological exposure in the workplace?
• MSDS topics commonly addressed include which of the following?
• Which statement about advanced directives is true?
• In the treatment of carbon monoxide poisoning, what is the standard initial therapy?
• Which of the following statements correctly contrasts acute and chronic toxicity?
• What is a NOAEL and how is it used in risk assessment?