NUR 303 Exam II With
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When one thinks about the hazards the environment poses to human health,
what is the circumstance under which a person becomes exposed to a
particular illness? - ANSWER People are exposed to an environmental
contaminant.
What science studies the relationship between the environment and human
health? - ANSWER Public health science
Specifically with regard to industrialization, what do you think has had the
greatest influence on the overall health of humankind? - 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 contribute to alleviate and resolve environmental health problems
of 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
Correct Answers
When one thinks about the hazards the environment poses to human health,
what is the circumstance under which a person becomes exposed to a
particular illness? - ANSWER People are exposed to an environmental
contaminant.
What science studies the relationship between the environment and human
health? - ANSWER Public health science
Specifically with regard to industrialization, what do you think has had the
greatest influence on the overall health of humankind? - 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 contribute to alleviate and resolve environmental health problems
of 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
