REHS 300/82 Exam Questions
With Answers
What is an emetic? Describe a few examples observed in Environmental
Health. - -It is a chemical that induces vomiting. In E.H. emetics are used in
Vector Control for rodent control, Red Squill
-What does USDA stamp on meat signify? - -The meat products have been
processed and inspected by the USDA (United State Department of
Agriculture) and has passed food quality inspections
-Mobile Home parks are monitored by what Federal agency? - -Housing and
Urban Development (HUD)
-What are the specific requirements for an OXIDATION (stabilization) POND?
- -The space (or area), time (up to 60 days) and the depth (3 to 5 feet)
-For community-wide noise panning, what is the most important contributor
to that noise - -automobiles;routes and traffic
-What types of laws are government protected from liability? - -Sovereign
immunity
-What is grout seal? - -this is the top space between a bored well and the
ground. the seal is usually concrete
-What waste by-product is generated from sulfur oxide scrubbers? - -
Sulfuric acid. The sulfur oxide reacts with the water in the scrubber to form
acid. This is also an important reaction in the atmosphere where the sulfur
oxides react with the atmospheric moisture and forms acid rain.
-What type of laws do the Health Department enforce? - -Administrative
(delegated laws)
-You are asked to inspect and test for pH, conductivity, and heavy metals.
What type of inspection are you performing? - -A hazardous waste
inspection for metal plating facility
-In most cities, nitrogen oxide (NOX) is what source of pollution? - -
Automobile exhaust
-Search and inspection warrants are similar except? - -with search warrants,
the search requirements are specific to a violation condition
, -When municipal water treatment facilities add fluoride into their water what
is one of the most important factors in calculating the dose? - -the
temperature of the water. the colder the water the more flu0ride it absorbs
-Who developed the Model Food Code? - -The Food Drug Administration
(FDA)
-What law establishes the Environmental Impact Statement? - -The National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
-What is the average holding time for septic tanks? - -24 hours
-What is does it mean where they refer to "CRADLE to GRAVE" - -Whoever
produces the hazardous material, they are responsible for the chemical from
the time they created (CRADLE) to it's final disposal (GRAVE)
-Murine typhus (endemic typhus) is commonly spread by - -Infected rat flea
Xenopsylla cheopis defecates the wound
-With most anaphylactic shock victims, if prompt medical assistance is not
administered, death can usually result from? - -They stop breathing
-Does the level of TOTAL DISSOLVED SOLIDS in water affect chlorine
disinfection? If it is why? - -NO
-For hot water sanitizing what are the MINIMUM temperatures required in
CURFFLaW and the Model Food Code? - -CURFFLaw is 180 degrees F for 30
sec
The Model Food Code is 171 degrees F for 30 sec
-Describe what types of chlorinate hydrocarbon pesticides are and why they
are banned from use in U.S.A? - -DDT, Chlordane, Linda are examples. They
are very persistent in the environment (does not biodegrade easily or quickly
and affects the reproductive cycles of many wildlife.
-FEMA responsibilities - --make resources available to State or Local
Emergency Response Efforts
-Goal is to lessen the impact of all types of Emergencies, before they occur
and during
-Provide Direct Assistance
-Provide Professional and Technical Personnel
-Handle Requests for Federal Assistance or Assistance from other states
-What is FEMA? - -Federal Emergency Management Agency directs various
federal agencies that deal with disasters relating to public health and
With Answers
What is an emetic? Describe a few examples observed in Environmental
Health. - -It is a chemical that induces vomiting. In E.H. emetics are used in
Vector Control for rodent control, Red Squill
-What does USDA stamp on meat signify? - -The meat products have been
processed and inspected by the USDA (United State Department of
Agriculture) and has passed food quality inspections
-Mobile Home parks are monitored by what Federal agency? - -Housing and
Urban Development (HUD)
-What are the specific requirements for an OXIDATION (stabilization) POND?
- -The space (or area), time (up to 60 days) and the depth (3 to 5 feet)
-For community-wide noise panning, what is the most important contributor
to that noise - -automobiles;routes and traffic
-What types of laws are government protected from liability? - -Sovereign
immunity
-What is grout seal? - -this is the top space between a bored well and the
ground. the seal is usually concrete
-What waste by-product is generated from sulfur oxide scrubbers? - -
Sulfuric acid. The sulfur oxide reacts with the water in the scrubber to form
acid. This is also an important reaction in the atmosphere where the sulfur
oxides react with the atmospheric moisture and forms acid rain.
-What type of laws do the Health Department enforce? - -Administrative
(delegated laws)
-You are asked to inspect and test for pH, conductivity, and heavy metals.
What type of inspection are you performing? - -A hazardous waste
inspection for metal plating facility
-In most cities, nitrogen oxide (NOX) is what source of pollution? - -
Automobile exhaust
-Search and inspection warrants are similar except? - -with search warrants,
the search requirements are specific to a violation condition
, -When municipal water treatment facilities add fluoride into their water what
is one of the most important factors in calculating the dose? - -the
temperature of the water. the colder the water the more flu0ride it absorbs
-Who developed the Model Food Code? - -The Food Drug Administration
(FDA)
-What law establishes the Environmental Impact Statement? - -The National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
-What is the average holding time for septic tanks? - -24 hours
-What is does it mean where they refer to "CRADLE to GRAVE" - -Whoever
produces the hazardous material, they are responsible for the chemical from
the time they created (CRADLE) to it's final disposal (GRAVE)
-Murine typhus (endemic typhus) is commonly spread by - -Infected rat flea
Xenopsylla cheopis defecates the wound
-With most anaphylactic shock victims, if prompt medical assistance is not
administered, death can usually result from? - -They stop breathing
-Does the level of TOTAL DISSOLVED SOLIDS in water affect chlorine
disinfection? If it is why? - -NO
-For hot water sanitizing what are the MINIMUM temperatures required in
CURFFLaW and the Model Food Code? - -CURFFLaw is 180 degrees F for 30
sec
The Model Food Code is 171 degrees F for 30 sec
-Describe what types of chlorinate hydrocarbon pesticides are and why they
are banned from use in U.S.A? - -DDT, Chlordane, Linda are examples. They
are very persistent in the environment (does not biodegrade easily or quickly
and affects the reproductive cycles of many wildlife.
-FEMA responsibilities - --make resources available to State or Local
Emergency Response Efforts
-Goal is to lessen the impact of all types of Emergencies, before they occur
and during
-Provide Direct Assistance
-Provide Professional and Technical Personnel
-Handle Requests for Federal Assistance or Assistance from other states
-What is FEMA? - -Federal Emergency Management Agency directs various
federal agencies that deal with disasters relating to public health and
