Public Health Exam 3 CoursePoint Ques ons and
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When considering the risks the environment presents to the human health, when does
exposure to illness occur?
People come into contact with the environmental contaminant
Which science focuses on the associa on between the environment & human health?
Public health science
Which aspect of industrializa on has had the greatest impact on the general health of mankind?
Air & water quality
Upstream focus addresses the root cause of disease & manufacturers of illness by taking into
account what factors?
Socioeconomic & environmental
What is a major variable in the health of popula ons?
Air pollu on
Which are examples of serious environmental hazards that affect popula ons & communi es?
-Deforesta on, wetlands destruc on, & deser fica on
-Ozone deple on & global warming
-Unhealthy & contaminated food
-Overpopula on
-Insect & rodent control
What can help address & solve environmental health problems faced by popula ons &
communi es?
, -Take ac on to promote the development of policies & legisla on that enhance consumer
protec on & promote a healthier environment
-Apply environmentally related research findings in your prac ce & par cipate in nursing
research
-Collabora on with ci zens & other professionals to develop protec ve & preven ve
environmental health strategies in the community
-Take ac on to correct situa ons in which health hazards exist
What popula ons are dispropor onately affected by environmental hazards?
-Poor or low income
-Minori es
How is it that the risk for lead poisoning is increased for children living in poorer communi es?
State of deteriora ng housing
A pa ent requests info concerning how to isolate ourselves against the exposure to
environmental contaminates. Which statement is the basis for the nurse's response?
It is not likely to protect themselves from contact with some form of environmental
contaminate
Which statement regarding the cause of poor health outcomes & exposure to environmental
contaminates describes the challenge associated with minimizing the risk to an individual's
health?
It is very difficult to confirm a link between a person's illness & the environment in which he or
she lives
True or false? The use of alcohol is categorized as a lifestyle choice
True
In regards to the environmental health risks, which of these spheres affects everyone & includes
general air or water pollu on, exposure to natural or man-made disasters, and/or outbreaks of
disease?
Wider environment
Which is an example of a biological health risk?
answers Newest RATED A+ 100% VERIFIED CORRECT
UPDATED
When considering the risks the environment presents to the human health, when does
exposure to illness occur?
People come into contact with the environmental contaminant
Which science focuses on the associa on between the environment & human health?
Public health science
Which aspect of industrializa on has had the greatest impact on the general health of mankind?
Air & water quality
Upstream focus addresses the root cause of disease & manufacturers of illness by taking into
account what factors?
Socioeconomic & environmental
What is a major variable in the health of popula ons?
Air pollu on
Which are examples of serious environmental hazards that affect popula ons & communi es?
-Deforesta on, wetlands destruc on, & deser fica on
-Ozone deple on & global warming
-Unhealthy & contaminated food
-Overpopula on
-Insect & rodent control
What can help address & solve environmental health problems faced by popula ons &
communi es?
, -Take ac on to promote the development of policies & legisla on that enhance consumer
protec on & promote a healthier environment
-Apply environmentally related research findings in your prac ce & par cipate in nursing
research
-Collabora on with ci zens & other professionals to develop protec ve & preven ve
environmental health strategies in the community
-Take ac on to correct situa ons in which health hazards exist
What popula ons are dispropor onately affected by environmental hazards?
-Poor or low income
-Minori es
How is it that the risk for lead poisoning is increased for children living in poorer communi es?
State of deteriora ng housing
A pa ent requests info concerning how to isolate ourselves against the exposure to
environmental contaminates. Which statement is the basis for the nurse's response?
It is not likely to protect themselves from contact with some form of environmental
contaminate
Which statement regarding the cause of poor health outcomes & exposure to environmental
contaminates describes the challenge associated with minimizing the risk to an individual's
health?
It is very difficult to confirm a link between a person's illness & the environment in which he or
she lives
True or false? The use of alcohol is categorized as a lifestyle choice
True
In regards to the environmental health risks, which of these spheres affects everyone & includes
general air or water pollu on, exposure to natural or man-made disasters, and/or outbreaks of
disease?
Wider environment
Which is an example of a biological health risk?
