HLE 1150 LD20A Final Exam questions
well answered to pass
What led to the creation of the field of environmental health? - correct answer ✔✔it grew out of efforts
to control communicable diseases which the discoveries led to efforts to control and prevent
communicable diseases
What has the greatest effect on environmental health? - correct answer ✔✔Environmental pollutants
contribute not only to infections diseases and immediate symptoms, but to many chronic diseases as
well
What is the greenhouse effect? - correct answer ✔✔the trapping of the sun's warmth in a planet's lower
atmosphere due to the greater transparency of the atmosphere to visible radiation from the sun than to
infrared radiation emitted from the planet's surface.
What does Air Quality Index (AQI) measure? - correct answer ✔✔It measure Carbon monoxide (CO),
Sulfur dioxide (SO2), Nitrogen dioxide (NO2), Particulate matter (PM), and Ground-level ozone. AQI
values run from 0-500; the higher the AQI, the greater the level of pollution and associated health
danger.
What are the consequences of global warming? - correct answer ✔✔loss of sea ice, accelerated sea level
rise and longer, more intense heat waves.
What is the ozone layer? Describe it. - correct answer ✔✔a layer of Earth's atmosphere that protects
living things from the harmful effects of the sun's ultraviolet rays
What depletes the ozone layer? - correct answer ✔✔Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
What country leads the world in energy consumption? - correct answer ✔✔The U.S. and China
, What is most effective in protecting water supplies? - correct answer ✔✔-Take showers, not baths -
Install sink faucet aerators and water efficient shower heads -Water savor toilets -Fix any leaky faucets -
Do not flush old medications -Don't poor toxic material down the drain
What is the relationship between wealth and environmental health? - correct answer ✔✔wealthier
people are less likely to experience air pollution problems than those who live in low income areas
What is the most effective way to handle self-managing medical problems? - correct answer ✔✔There is
evidence that self-management support improves patients' health-related behaviors and results in
improved clinical outcomes. ... In initial studies, a self-management education program bringing together
patients with a variety of chronic conditions may improve outcomes and reduce costs. (?)
Self-assessment of medical symptoms begins with? - correct answer ✔✔awareness of your body
If someone has chest pains and shortness of breath what should they do? - correct answer ✔✔It is
always best to contact a doctor if chest pain comes on suddenly, especially if taking anti-inflammatory
medications does not ease symptoms. Anyone experience chest pain and difficulty breathing should go
to the hospital or call for emergency medical help. (?)
What is CAM therapy? Examples? - correct answer ✔✔Complementary and alternative medicine defined
as those therapies and practices that do not form part of conventional medicine (ex. non-vitamin, non-
mineral, dietary supplements, deep breathing exercises, yoga and tai chi, and special diets
What does Western medicine use traditionally to treat and cure disease? - correct answer
✔✔pharmecuticals
What is the best way to choose a primary care physician? - correct answer ✔✔chose one who manages
your care and refers you to specialists if you need them
What are some key factors in communicating with your primary care physician? - correct answer
✔✔patient listening, empathy, paying attention to paraverbal; and nonverbal components of
communication (?)
well answered to pass
What led to the creation of the field of environmental health? - correct answer ✔✔it grew out of efforts
to control communicable diseases which the discoveries led to efforts to control and prevent
communicable diseases
What has the greatest effect on environmental health? - correct answer ✔✔Environmental pollutants
contribute not only to infections diseases and immediate symptoms, but to many chronic diseases as
well
What is the greenhouse effect? - correct answer ✔✔the trapping of the sun's warmth in a planet's lower
atmosphere due to the greater transparency of the atmosphere to visible radiation from the sun than to
infrared radiation emitted from the planet's surface.
What does Air Quality Index (AQI) measure? - correct answer ✔✔It measure Carbon monoxide (CO),
Sulfur dioxide (SO2), Nitrogen dioxide (NO2), Particulate matter (PM), and Ground-level ozone. AQI
values run from 0-500; the higher the AQI, the greater the level of pollution and associated health
danger.
What are the consequences of global warming? - correct answer ✔✔loss of sea ice, accelerated sea level
rise and longer, more intense heat waves.
What is the ozone layer? Describe it. - correct answer ✔✔a layer of Earth's atmosphere that protects
living things from the harmful effects of the sun's ultraviolet rays
What depletes the ozone layer? - correct answer ✔✔Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
What country leads the world in energy consumption? - correct answer ✔✔The U.S. and China
, What is most effective in protecting water supplies? - correct answer ✔✔-Take showers, not baths -
Install sink faucet aerators and water efficient shower heads -Water savor toilets -Fix any leaky faucets -
Do not flush old medications -Don't poor toxic material down the drain
What is the relationship between wealth and environmental health? - correct answer ✔✔wealthier
people are less likely to experience air pollution problems than those who live in low income areas
What is the most effective way to handle self-managing medical problems? - correct answer ✔✔There is
evidence that self-management support improves patients' health-related behaviors and results in
improved clinical outcomes. ... In initial studies, a self-management education program bringing together
patients with a variety of chronic conditions may improve outcomes and reduce costs. (?)
Self-assessment of medical symptoms begins with? - correct answer ✔✔awareness of your body
If someone has chest pains and shortness of breath what should they do? - correct answer ✔✔It is
always best to contact a doctor if chest pain comes on suddenly, especially if taking anti-inflammatory
medications does not ease symptoms. Anyone experience chest pain and difficulty breathing should go
to the hospital or call for emergency medical help. (?)
What is CAM therapy? Examples? - correct answer ✔✔Complementary and alternative medicine defined
as those therapies and practices that do not form part of conventional medicine (ex. non-vitamin, non-
mineral, dietary supplements, deep breathing exercises, yoga and tai chi, and special diets
What does Western medicine use traditionally to treat and cure disease? - correct answer
✔✔pharmecuticals
What is the best way to choose a primary care physician? - correct answer ✔✔chose one who manages
your care and refers you to specialists if you need them
What are some key factors in communicating with your primary care physician? - correct answer
✔✔patient listening, empathy, paying attention to paraverbal; and nonverbal components of
communication (?)
