COHN EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Tolulene - CORRECT ANSWER-An isocyanate, is a respiratory
sensitizer that can lead to occupational asthma
Primary concern of a kerosene splash - CORRECT ANSWER-
Lung irritation
Benzene - CORRECT ANSWER-Adversely affects the
hematopoietic system. Therefore, individuals with a history of
thrombocytopenia would be at increased risk if exposed to
Benzene
SWOT - CORRECT ANSWER-Strengths Weaknesses
Opportunities Threats; way to asses an environment
Jaundice is a common symptom of - CORRECT ANSWER-
Carbon tetrachloride poisoning
OSHA PEL for airborne lead exposure - CORRECT ANSWER-
50ug/m3
Action level for lead blood levels - CORRECT ANSWER-
30ug/100g
What unique contribution can the OHN make to workplace
safety and health programs? - CORRECT ANSWER-Provide
screening to specific exposures
,What are other problems that usually accompanies sleep
apnea? - CORRECT ANSWER-Diabetes and cardiovascular
disease
Doxycycline - CORRECT ANSWER-And anti-malarial
preventative. Take the drug daily one or two days before travel
and for 28 days after a trip.
The occupational health and safety OSHA's 18001 is described
as? - CORRECT ANSWER-An international consensus
standard for occupational health and safety management
systems
What are the five classes of drugs tested for DOT purposes? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Cannabinoids, cocaine, amphetamines,
opiates, PCP
Primary prevention - CORRECT ANSWER-Actions that change
overall background conditions to prevent some unwanted event
or circumstance, such as injury, disease, or abuse. For
example immunizations
secondary prevention - CORRECT ANSWER--focuses on early
identification of individuals or communities experiencing illness,
providing treatment, and conducting activities that are geared to
prevent worsening health status
-examples: communicable disease screening and case finding;
early detection and treatment of diabetes; exercise programs
for older adult clients who are frail. Screenings
tertiary prevention - CORRECT ANSWER-Intervention for
example chronic disease monitoring cardiac rehab physical
rehab treatment
Pre-placement Exam - CORRECT ANSWER-Match the job
with employee, and sure the compatibility of the person with the
job demands, and serve as a baseline for future evaluations
,Nursing Process - CORRECT ANSWER-ADPIE;
ASSESSMENT, DIAGNOSIS, PLANNING, INTERVENTION,
EVALUATION
Nursing Diagnosis - CORRECT ANSWER-describes a health
problem that can be treated by nursing measures; a step in the
nursing process
Emergency triage categories - CORRECT ANSWER-Level 1 -
resuscitation CPR,
Level 2- emergent based on clarity of mind acute distress
Level 3- urgent need at least two resources 30 to 40% of ER
visits
Level 4- non-urgent require some hospital resource
Level 5- requires little or no treatment
Hazmat responses; three zones - CORRECT ANSWER-Hot-
Evacuation with ABCs, only enter with appropriate PPE
Warm-Decontamination, ABCs, only enter with appropriate
PPE
Cool-Stabilization and treatment, non-contaminated area, PPE
not required to treat the decontaminated evacuee.
Primary Survey - CORRECT ANSWER-an examination of the
patient to determine the presence of any life-threatening
emergencies; the initial assessment of airway, breathing, and
circulation on a patient
Suspect C-spine dislocation with high-voltage shock
Supplement oxygen in all traumatic injuries
Secondary Survey - CORRECT ANSWER-a head-to-toe
physical assessment; an additional assessment of a patient to
determine the existence of any injuries other than those found
in the primary survey
, Physical Assessment - CORRECT ANSWER-IPPA; Inspect,
Palpate, Percuss, Auscultate
Abdominal exam order IAPP; Inspect, Auscultate, Percuss,
Palpate
Approximately 80 to 90% of all types of skin disease can be
classified as? - CORRECT ANSWER-Contact dermatitis
Sensitizing agents - CORRECT ANSWER-Response after
single or multiple exposures and only and some individuals
Systemic responses include difficulty breathing, inflammation of
Airways, pulmonary edema
Common chemical sensitizing agents - CORRECT ANSWER-
Phenol, epoxy, rubber, acrylics, nickel, plant resins
Approximately 20% of common contact dermatitis comes from?
- CORRECT ANSWER-Poison ivy, oak and sumac
Solvents that most frequently cause occupational skin disease:
- CORRECT ANSWER-Acetone, coronated hydrocarbons,
toluene, xylene, petroleum distillate, alcohol
Chloracne - CORRECT ANSWER-Swelling sebaceous glands
from exposure to hydrocarbons for, example dioxin
Macule - CORRECT ANSWER-flat, colored spot on the skin,
Freckles, measles
papule - CORRECT ANSWER-small, solid, raised lesion on
surface of the skin; wart, insect bite
Pustules - CORRECT ANSWER-pus-filled sacs such as those
seen in acne, or pimples
Vesicles - CORRECT ANSWER-Fluid filled blister such as
those seen in chicken pox
ANSWERS
Tolulene - CORRECT ANSWER-An isocyanate, is a respiratory
sensitizer that can lead to occupational asthma
Primary concern of a kerosene splash - CORRECT ANSWER-
Lung irritation
Benzene - CORRECT ANSWER-Adversely affects the
hematopoietic system. Therefore, individuals with a history of
thrombocytopenia would be at increased risk if exposed to
Benzene
SWOT - CORRECT ANSWER-Strengths Weaknesses
Opportunities Threats; way to asses an environment
Jaundice is a common symptom of - CORRECT ANSWER-
Carbon tetrachloride poisoning
OSHA PEL for airborne lead exposure - CORRECT ANSWER-
50ug/m3
Action level for lead blood levels - CORRECT ANSWER-
30ug/100g
What unique contribution can the OHN make to workplace
safety and health programs? - CORRECT ANSWER-Provide
screening to specific exposures
,What are other problems that usually accompanies sleep
apnea? - CORRECT ANSWER-Diabetes and cardiovascular
disease
Doxycycline - CORRECT ANSWER-And anti-malarial
preventative. Take the drug daily one or two days before travel
and for 28 days after a trip.
The occupational health and safety OSHA's 18001 is described
as? - CORRECT ANSWER-An international consensus
standard for occupational health and safety management
systems
What are the five classes of drugs tested for DOT purposes? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Cannabinoids, cocaine, amphetamines,
opiates, PCP
Primary prevention - CORRECT ANSWER-Actions that change
overall background conditions to prevent some unwanted event
or circumstance, such as injury, disease, or abuse. For
example immunizations
secondary prevention - CORRECT ANSWER--focuses on early
identification of individuals or communities experiencing illness,
providing treatment, and conducting activities that are geared to
prevent worsening health status
-examples: communicable disease screening and case finding;
early detection and treatment of diabetes; exercise programs
for older adult clients who are frail. Screenings
tertiary prevention - CORRECT ANSWER-Intervention for
example chronic disease monitoring cardiac rehab physical
rehab treatment
Pre-placement Exam - CORRECT ANSWER-Match the job
with employee, and sure the compatibility of the person with the
job demands, and serve as a baseline for future evaluations
,Nursing Process - CORRECT ANSWER-ADPIE;
ASSESSMENT, DIAGNOSIS, PLANNING, INTERVENTION,
EVALUATION
Nursing Diagnosis - CORRECT ANSWER-describes a health
problem that can be treated by nursing measures; a step in the
nursing process
Emergency triage categories - CORRECT ANSWER-Level 1 -
resuscitation CPR,
Level 2- emergent based on clarity of mind acute distress
Level 3- urgent need at least two resources 30 to 40% of ER
visits
Level 4- non-urgent require some hospital resource
Level 5- requires little or no treatment
Hazmat responses; three zones - CORRECT ANSWER-Hot-
Evacuation with ABCs, only enter with appropriate PPE
Warm-Decontamination, ABCs, only enter with appropriate
PPE
Cool-Stabilization and treatment, non-contaminated area, PPE
not required to treat the decontaminated evacuee.
Primary Survey - CORRECT ANSWER-an examination of the
patient to determine the presence of any life-threatening
emergencies; the initial assessment of airway, breathing, and
circulation on a patient
Suspect C-spine dislocation with high-voltage shock
Supplement oxygen in all traumatic injuries
Secondary Survey - CORRECT ANSWER-a head-to-toe
physical assessment; an additional assessment of a patient to
determine the existence of any injuries other than those found
in the primary survey
, Physical Assessment - CORRECT ANSWER-IPPA; Inspect,
Palpate, Percuss, Auscultate
Abdominal exam order IAPP; Inspect, Auscultate, Percuss,
Palpate
Approximately 80 to 90% of all types of skin disease can be
classified as? - CORRECT ANSWER-Contact dermatitis
Sensitizing agents - CORRECT ANSWER-Response after
single or multiple exposures and only and some individuals
Systemic responses include difficulty breathing, inflammation of
Airways, pulmonary edema
Common chemical sensitizing agents - CORRECT ANSWER-
Phenol, epoxy, rubber, acrylics, nickel, plant resins
Approximately 20% of common contact dermatitis comes from?
- CORRECT ANSWER-Poison ivy, oak and sumac
Solvents that most frequently cause occupational skin disease:
- CORRECT ANSWER-Acetone, coronated hydrocarbons,
toluene, xylene, petroleum distillate, alcohol
Chloracne - CORRECT ANSWER-Swelling sebaceous glands
from exposure to hydrocarbons for, example dioxin
Macule - CORRECT ANSWER-flat, colored spot on the skin,
Freckles, measles
papule - CORRECT ANSWER-small, solid, raised lesion on
surface of the skin; wart, insect bite
Pustules - CORRECT ANSWER-pus-filled sacs such as those
seen in acne, or pimples
Vesicles - CORRECT ANSWER-Fluid filled blister such as
those seen in chicken pox
