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Question 1 of 5

According to the reinforcement theory of safety, what do organizations need to do to improve poor safety behaviour?

A. tailor rewards to workers' preferences
B. set specific and difficult goals
C. link behaviour to consequences
D. provide lots of feedback to workers

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: link behaviour to consequences

Question 2 of 5

Why is the genetic code redundant?

A. So that different codons can specify the same amino acid
B. Because there are 64 3-letter “words” in the genetic code, but only 20 amino acids to specify
C. To allow room to develop new amino acids
D. To allow room to develop and specify new non-coding signals

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: So that different codons can specify the same amino acid

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is completing a basic health assessment. Which of the following questions should be asked by an environmentally aware nurse?

A. "Is anyone else in your family having these symptoms?"
B. "How many people live in your home?"
C. "What jobs have you held the longest?"
D. "Where did you live 10 years ago?"

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: "Where did you live 10 years ago?"

Question 4 of 5

A nurse who works at the local hospital asks a public health nurse what might be causing her hands to become very sore and

A. Which of the following statements would be the most appropriate response by the public health nurse?
B. "Ask the staff in employee health if there have been any other complaints."
C. "Call the local health department about any recent problems at the hospital."
D. "Check the material safety data sheet on any chemicals you have used recently."

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: "Check the material safety data sheet on any chemicals you have used recently."

Question 5 of 5

Where have the Kyoto Protocols had a positive effect on air pollution?

A. Western Europe
B. North America
C. Asia
D. Eastern Europe

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Western Europe

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