NUR 303: EXAM II QUESTIONS WITH 100% SOLVED
ANSWERS.
When considering the risks the environment presents to the human health,
when does exposure to illness occur? Answer - People come into contact with
an environmental contaminant.
What science focuses on the association between the environment and human
health? Answer - Public health science
Which aspect of industrialization has had the greatest impact on the general
health of mankind? Answer - Air and water quality
Upstream focus addresses the root cause of disease and manufacturers of
illness by taking into account what factors? Answer - Socioeconomic and
environmental
Which is a major variable in the health of populations? Answer - Air pollution
Which are examples of serious environmental hazards that affect populations
and communities? Answer - - Insect and roden control
- Unhealthy and contaminated food
- Ozone depletion and global warming
, - Overpopulation
- Deforestation, wetlands destruction, and desertification
What can help address and solve environmental health problems faced by
populations and communities? Answer - - Take action to correct situations in
which health hazards exist
- Take action to promote the development of policies and legislation that
enhance consumer protection and promote a healthier environment
- Apply environmentally related research findings in your practice and
participate in nursing research
- Collaboration with citizens and other professionals to develop protective and
preventive environmental health strategies in the community
What populations are disproportionately affected by environmental hazards?
Answer - - Minorities
- Poor or low income
How is it that risk for lead poisoning is increased for children living in poorer
communities? Answer - State of deteriorating housing
A patient requests information concerning how to isolate ourselves against the
exposure of environmental contaminates. Which statement is the basis for the
nurse's response? Answer - It is not likely to protect themselves from contact
with some form of environmental contaminate.
ANSWERS.
When considering the risks the environment presents to the human health,
when does exposure to illness occur? Answer - People come into contact with
an environmental contaminant.
What science focuses on the association between the environment and human
health? Answer - Public health science
Which aspect of industrialization has had the greatest impact on the general
health of mankind? Answer - Air and water quality
Upstream focus addresses the root cause of disease and manufacturers of
illness by taking into account what factors? Answer - Socioeconomic and
environmental
Which is a major variable in the health of populations? Answer - Air pollution
Which are examples of serious environmental hazards that affect populations
and communities? Answer - - Insect and roden control
- Unhealthy and contaminated food
- Ozone depletion and global warming
, - Overpopulation
- Deforestation, wetlands destruction, and desertification
What can help address and solve environmental health problems faced by
populations and communities? Answer - - Take action to correct situations in
which health hazards exist
- Take action to promote the development of policies and legislation that
enhance consumer protection and promote a healthier environment
- Apply environmentally related research findings in your practice and
participate in nursing research
- Collaboration with citizens and other professionals to develop protective and
preventive environmental health strategies in the community
What populations are disproportionately affected by environmental hazards?
Answer - - Minorities
- Poor or low income
How is it that risk for lead poisoning is increased for children living in poorer
communities? Answer - State of deteriorating housing
A patient requests information concerning how to isolate ourselves against the
exposure of environmental contaminates. Which statement is the basis for the
nurse's response? Answer - It is not likely to protect themselves from contact
with some form of environmental contaminate.
