REHS EXAM || WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS.
Tapeworm infection is probably due to: correct answers echinococcus
most outdoor air emissions are derived from correct answers transportation
indoor air quality depends on correct answers sources of air pollution in the building, sources
of pollution outside the building, and the exchange of air between the inside and outside
the total amount of oxygen demand in a sample (in mg/L) as measured by a specific strong
chemical oxidation procedure is called the: correct answers COD
a black light is used by food inspectors to correct answers determine the presence of rodent
urine
sodium thiosulfate is added to water sample bottles to correct answers inactivate chlorine in
water
minimum separation distance are required and specified between the disposal field and:
correct answers dwelling, property line, water course, and well
(all of the above)
NIOSH is the research arm of: correct answers OSHA
the mandated public health activities listed in title 8-chapter 52 on the NJ administrative code
are known as: correct answers core activities
the legal definition of air pollution in NJ states that is the presence of one or more air
contaminants in the correct answers outdoor atmosphere
the venetians took important steps toward the control of communicable diseases when the
introduced the practice of isolating ships that were under suspicion of carrying epidemic
diseases. This practice is called correct answers quarintine
the term commonly used when a pathogenic organism enters and multiplies in the blood of a
susceptible host is: correct answers septicemia
which of the following organisms produces an environmentally resistant spore? correct
answers clostridium botulinum
a type of resource recovery program currently approved by NJ that, via special permit, allows
clams to be taken from marginally polluted waters and cleansed prior to release for market
sale is correct answers depuration
in taking a lab sample for water microbiology, you should: correct answers use a sterile
container, take at least 100 ml for total coliform, keep the sample cold and have the sample
analyzed within 30 hrs (all of the above)
in collecting a water sample for volatile organic compounds, you need correct answers a
40ml glass vial with septum seal and an acid preservative
,in choosing a laboratory, health departments must make sure correct answers they are
NJDEPE certified for the test you want performed
good public health management requires correct answers intelligence, organizational
behavior, human resources, firm knowledge in health and epidedemiology. (all of the above)
mixed construction/demolition material consisting of wood, metal, brick and concrete is
considered a source separated recyclable and can be used as clean fill correct answers false
which of the following characteristics may cause a chemical to be categorized as hazardous?
correct answers flammable, toxic, corrosive, explosive (all of the above)
which of the following act as sources of oxygen into a surface water? correct answers
atmospheric reaeration and photosynthesis
(both c and d)
bacteria reproduce by correct answers fission
which of the following is not a method of classifying viruses correct answers gram stain
reaction
which of the following is not a method of classifying bacteria? correct answers presence or
absence of spikes on the membranous envelop
the new jersey worker and community right to know act correct answers establishes a
program for the disclosure of hazardous chemical substance information and it helps people
in making informed decisions about the chemicals they work with and may be exposed to in
their communities (A and C)
if you ever wanted to know what hazardous chemicals are present at a covered facility what
would you refer to? correct answers the right to know survey
what agency will provide copies of the right to know survey for public and private sector
facilities and hazardous substance fact sheets to anyone who makes a request? correct
answers right-to-know county lead agencies
How should shellfish be stored in a retail food establishment? correct answers ice
What organ is radon most likely to affect? correct answers lungs
If an inspector were to inspect a youth camp, which of the following would he ask to see?
correct answers pool log containing ph and cl readings, written camp policies, proof of
insurance, and administrative credentials (all of the above)
A small pond near a farm experienced an algae bloom. Which of the following was most
likely the cause correct answers Fertilizer runoff causing an increase in nitrogen and
phosphorus
, Why are animals used in laboratory testing of chemicals as opposed to humans? correct
answers Test results using animals can be analyzed in a much shorter period of time than if
humans were to be used.
Which of the following is least likely to occur as a product of air pollution? correct answers
gastrointestinal problems
During lunch break, a group of construction workers noticed an unusually high amount of
Rattus rattus running around. This is probably due to the fact that: correct answers There has
been a recent demolition of several blighted two story houses
How is the concentration of radon measured? correct answers PCi/L; picocuries / liter
What is the most likely source of childhood lead poisoning? correct answers old painted
windows
What is the best source of protection against radioactivity? correct answers lead
out of the following shellfish, which is the least likely to give someone hep A. Mussels,
scallops, clams, or oysters. correct answers scallops
Which of the following can cause transmission of Hepatitis B? correct answers needle
sharing, blood transfusion, plasma transfusion, homosexual activity (all of the above)
If a child tested for high lead after a finger stick test, what would be the next course of
action? correct answers venous blood sample
a child in elementary school has come down with lice. this is an: correct answers infestation
placental transfer of immunity is an example of correct answers natural passive
A salmonella outbreak has occurred in which 520 people are infected. As a sanitarian
assigned to
the case you should: correct answers draw up correlations between the infective and non-
infective control groups
Which of the following is a causative agent of the genus plasmodium is the most dangerous
(fatal) cause of malaria? correct answers falciparum
Which of the following methods below would result in the least amount of garbage? correct
answers recylcing
Infections that occur in a person with AIDS are caused primarily by correct answers
opportunistic infections
Which of the following is required between a wading pool and a swimming pool? correct
answers six feet deck of space
Tapeworm infection is probably due to: correct answers echinococcus
most outdoor air emissions are derived from correct answers transportation
indoor air quality depends on correct answers sources of air pollution in the building, sources
of pollution outside the building, and the exchange of air between the inside and outside
the total amount of oxygen demand in a sample (in mg/L) as measured by a specific strong
chemical oxidation procedure is called the: correct answers COD
a black light is used by food inspectors to correct answers determine the presence of rodent
urine
sodium thiosulfate is added to water sample bottles to correct answers inactivate chlorine in
water
minimum separation distance are required and specified between the disposal field and:
correct answers dwelling, property line, water course, and well
(all of the above)
NIOSH is the research arm of: correct answers OSHA
the mandated public health activities listed in title 8-chapter 52 on the NJ administrative code
are known as: correct answers core activities
the legal definition of air pollution in NJ states that is the presence of one or more air
contaminants in the correct answers outdoor atmosphere
the venetians took important steps toward the control of communicable diseases when the
introduced the practice of isolating ships that were under suspicion of carrying epidemic
diseases. This practice is called correct answers quarintine
the term commonly used when a pathogenic organism enters and multiplies in the blood of a
susceptible host is: correct answers septicemia
which of the following organisms produces an environmentally resistant spore? correct
answers clostridium botulinum
a type of resource recovery program currently approved by NJ that, via special permit, allows
clams to be taken from marginally polluted waters and cleansed prior to release for market
sale is correct answers depuration
in taking a lab sample for water microbiology, you should: correct answers use a sterile
container, take at least 100 ml for total coliform, keep the sample cold and have the sample
analyzed within 30 hrs (all of the above)
in collecting a water sample for volatile organic compounds, you need correct answers a
40ml glass vial with septum seal and an acid preservative
,in choosing a laboratory, health departments must make sure correct answers they are
NJDEPE certified for the test you want performed
good public health management requires correct answers intelligence, organizational
behavior, human resources, firm knowledge in health and epidedemiology. (all of the above)
mixed construction/demolition material consisting of wood, metal, brick and concrete is
considered a source separated recyclable and can be used as clean fill correct answers false
which of the following characteristics may cause a chemical to be categorized as hazardous?
correct answers flammable, toxic, corrosive, explosive (all of the above)
which of the following act as sources of oxygen into a surface water? correct answers
atmospheric reaeration and photosynthesis
(both c and d)
bacteria reproduce by correct answers fission
which of the following is not a method of classifying viruses correct answers gram stain
reaction
which of the following is not a method of classifying bacteria? correct answers presence or
absence of spikes on the membranous envelop
the new jersey worker and community right to know act correct answers establishes a
program for the disclosure of hazardous chemical substance information and it helps people
in making informed decisions about the chemicals they work with and may be exposed to in
their communities (A and C)
if you ever wanted to know what hazardous chemicals are present at a covered facility what
would you refer to? correct answers the right to know survey
what agency will provide copies of the right to know survey for public and private sector
facilities and hazardous substance fact sheets to anyone who makes a request? correct
answers right-to-know county lead agencies
How should shellfish be stored in a retail food establishment? correct answers ice
What organ is radon most likely to affect? correct answers lungs
If an inspector were to inspect a youth camp, which of the following would he ask to see?
correct answers pool log containing ph and cl readings, written camp policies, proof of
insurance, and administrative credentials (all of the above)
A small pond near a farm experienced an algae bloom. Which of the following was most
likely the cause correct answers Fertilizer runoff causing an increase in nitrogen and
phosphorus
, Why are animals used in laboratory testing of chemicals as opposed to humans? correct
answers Test results using animals can be analyzed in a much shorter period of time than if
humans were to be used.
Which of the following is least likely to occur as a product of air pollution? correct answers
gastrointestinal problems
During lunch break, a group of construction workers noticed an unusually high amount of
Rattus rattus running around. This is probably due to the fact that: correct answers There has
been a recent demolition of several blighted two story houses
How is the concentration of radon measured? correct answers PCi/L; picocuries / liter
What is the most likely source of childhood lead poisoning? correct answers old painted
windows
What is the best source of protection against radioactivity? correct answers lead
out of the following shellfish, which is the least likely to give someone hep A. Mussels,
scallops, clams, or oysters. correct answers scallops
Which of the following can cause transmission of Hepatitis B? correct answers needle
sharing, blood transfusion, plasma transfusion, homosexual activity (all of the above)
If a child tested for high lead after a finger stick test, what would be the next course of
action? correct answers venous blood sample
a child in elementary school has come down with lice. this is an: correct answers infestation
placental transfer of immunity is an example of correct answers natural passive
A salmonella outbreak has occurred in which 520 people are infected. As a sanitarian
assigned to
the case you should: correct answers draw up correlations between the infective and non-
infective control groups
Which of the following is a causative agent of the genus plasmodium is the most dangerous
(fatal) cause of malaria? correct answers falciparum
Which of the following methods below would result in the least amount of garbage? correct
answers recylcing
Infections that occur in a person with AIDS are caused primarily by correct answers
opportunistic infections
Which of the following is required between a wading pool and a swimming pool? correct
answers six feet deck of space
