NCLEX Practice Questions: Occupational Hazards & Diseases (With Answers)

Flashcards covering occupational hazards and diseases by occupation, generated from the provided notes.

Which condition is most associated with long-term exposure to pesticides, infectious agents, gases, and sunlight in agricultural workers?

Farmer’s lung

A nurse anesthetist is aware of occupational hazards related to anesthetic gases. Which of the following complications is most likely?

Reproductive effects and cancer

Automobile workers exposed to asbestos, plastics, lead, and solvents are at greatest risk for:

Asbestosis and dermatitis

Carpenters exposed to wood dust, wood preservatives, and adhesives are at risk for developing:

Nasopharyngeal cancer and dermatitis

Which condition is a risk for cement workers exposed to cement dust and metals?

Dermatitis and bronchitis

Dry cleaners exposed to solvents are at higher risk for:

Liver disease and dermatitis

Occupational exposure to dyestuffs, metals, and solvents in dye workers is linked with:

Bladder cancer and dermatitis

Which condition is most associated with glass workers exposed to heat, solvents, and metal powders?

Cataracts

Hospital workers exposed to infectious agents, cleansers, latex gloves, and radiation are at risk for:

Latex allergies, infections, unintentional injuries

Which condition is most associated with insulators exposed to asbestos and fibrous glass?

Mesothelioma, lung cancer, asbestosis

Prolonged vibration exposure in jackhammer operators increases the risk for:

Raynaud’s phenomenon

Exposure to metal dusts and cutting oils places lathe operators at risk for:

Lung disease and cancer

Which condition is most associated with repetitive wrist motion and eyestrain in office computer workers?

Carpal tunnel syndrome, tendinitis, tenosynovitis