Leadership Chapter 12: Maintaining a
Safe Work Environment Questions
Which of the following organizations is primarily responsible for developing
and enforcing workplace safety policies?
A. National Safety Council (NSC)
B. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
C. National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
D. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - correct answer ✔ANS:
B
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A.
This is incorrect. The NSC holds employers and employees responsible for
safety in the workplace.
B.
This is correct. OSHA, part of the U.S. Department of Labor, develops and
enforces workplace safety policies and health regulations.
C.
This is incorrect. NIOSH, part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services, supports research, education, and training to promote workplace
safety.
D.
This is incorrect. One part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services is the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, which is
charged with supporting research, education, and training for workplace
safety.
, Nurses face threats to safety in their daily work experiences. According to an
American Nurses Association (ANA) study in 2011, which of the following is
currently the greatest threat to safety of nurses in the workplace?
A. Sharps injuries
B. Patient assaults
C. Stress
D. Lifting injuries - correct answer ✔ANS: C
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A.
This is incorrect. Sharps injuries have declined because of the use of
protective devices.
B.
This is incorrect. Policy changes and protective devices have decreased the
number of patient assaults on nurses.
C.
This is correct. Stress from being overworked and increased shift lengths is a
major safety concern.
D.
This is incorrect. Devices for assisting with lifting and transferring patients
reduced the number of ergonomic injuries to nurses.
Which of the following organizations partners with other agencies in an effort
to conduct research and implement prevention strategies to promote safe and
healthy work environments?
A. The Joint Commission
Safe Work Environment Questions
Which of the following organizations is primarily responsible for developing
and enforcing workplace safety policies?
A. National Safety Council (NSC)
B. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
C. National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
D. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - correct answer ✔ANS:
B
Page: 183
Feedback
A.
This is incorrect. The NSC holds employers and employees responsible for
safety in the workplace.
B.
This is correct. OSHA, part of the U.S. Department of Labor, develops and
enforces workplace safety policies and health regulations.
C.
This is incorrect. NIOSH, part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services, supports research, education, and training to promote workplace
safety.
D.
This is incorrect. One part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services is the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, which is
charged with supporting research, education, and training for workplace
safety.
, Nurses face threats to safety in their daily work experiences. According to an
American Nurses Association (ANA) study in 2011, which of the following is
currently the greatest threat to safety of nurses in the workplace?
A. Sharps injuries
B. Patient assaults
C. Stress
D. Lifting injuries - correct answer ✔ANS: C
Page: 182
Feedback
A.
This is incorrect. Sharps injuries have declined because of the use of
protective devices.
B.
This is incorrect. Policy changes and protective devices have decreased the
number of patient assaults on nurses.
C.
This is correct. Stress from being overworked and increased shift lengths is a
major safety concern.
D.
This is incorrect. Devices for assisting with lifting and transferring patients
reduced the number of ergonomic injuries to nurses.
Which of the following organizations partners with other agencies in an effort
to conduct research and implement prevention strategies to promote safe and
healthy work environments?
A. The Joint Commission
