Abstract
This issue of Workplace Health & Safety contains a Continuing Nursing Education Module for 1.0 contact hour of continuing nursing education credit will be awarded by AAOHN upon successful completion of the posttest and evaluation.
A certificate will be awarded when the following requirements are met by the participant: (1) Participant logs on to the AAOHN LMS website at www.aaohn.org/education/online-learning-center and enrolls in the course ($10 members; $15 non-members); (2) The completed posttest and course evaluation are entered online at http://www.aaohn.org by December 2023; (3) A score of 75% (6 correct answers) is achieved by the participant.
Upon completion of this lesson, the occupational health nurse will be able to:
Demonstrate an understanding of how a an intramuscular myxoma may present in an occupational health clinic.
Perform a differential diagnosis when a worker reports a history of falls and/or an alteration of gait.
Describe how a myxoma would be diagnosed and treated including what diagnostic tools and specialty referrals are indicated.
The American Association of Occupational Health Nurses, Inc. is an Approved Provider of continuing nursing education by the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses, Inc., an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. The American Association of Occupational Health Nurses, Inc. is additionally approved as a CNE provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing (#CEP9283).
Contact hours received for successful completion of the posttest and evaluation may be used for relicensure, certification, and re-certification.
Which of the following organ systems are involved in fall risks?
Nervous System Muscular System Visual System All the above
Which of the following could provide explanation for a changed gait?
Parkinson’s Disease Osteoarthritits Skeletal Muscle Tumors All the above
Gait changes, regardless of the etiology may lead to the following reportable occupational injury.
Generalized pain Slips, trips or falls Changes in footwear Mood swings
Based on the article, which statement is thought to describe healthcare professionals who develop health issues that may impact occupational injury?
There is a tendency to self-treat Delayed care There is no difference between employees regardless of healthcare background Both a. and b. are correct
Intramuscular myxoma is a rare disorder that is detected more frequently in females and is characterized by:
Recurrence irrespective of intervention Hypocellularity, hypovascularity, and undifferentiated stellate cells Increasing limb weakness Systemic vascular damage
This article highlights an example of an opportunity for occupation health professionals to
Encourage screening and employee health activities among employees Engage in interdisciplinary outreach among healthcare providers who serve employees Encourage medical professionals to self-treat Both a. and b. are correct
A myxoma is a noncancerous tumor that arises from connective tissue. The work-up for these tumors may include:
Physical examination Ultrasound Biopsy All of the Above
The treatment of choice for Myxomas is:
Surgical excision Radiation therapy Chemotherapy Massage therapy
A patient presents to their family doctor, physical therapist or occupational therapist with a change in gait. The health care professional should explore the following options with the patient:
A recent Injury (Trauma) Acute localized Muscle strain (Stress) New skin or muscle tumors (Tumor) All of the Above
When a patient presents to any health care professional, an acute change in their gait should be addressed by:
Discussing the issue with the patient to procure additional information Ignoring the issue, since it does not pertain to the health care professional’s interest Immediate referral to a specialist, with no further inquiry nor investigation by the initial health care professional Downplaying the acute issue as not important, as it will probably go away with time