Lesson Check: Promoting a Smoke-Free Environment

Front

Mainstream smoke is

Back

smoke exhaled from the lungs of the smoker.

Answer explanation

Mainstream smoke refers specifically to the smoke that is exhaled from the lungs of the smoker, making the second answer choice the correct one. The other options describe different types of smoke.

Front

Which is NOT a way that a fetus is harmed when a pregnant woman smokes?

Back

ETS clogs the lungs of the developing fetus.

Answer explanation

ETS (Environmental Tobacco Smoke) does not physically clog the lungs of a developing fetus. Instead, it can lead to other harmful effects, but the statement about clogging is inaccurate compared to the other options.

Front

Which is NOT a way to minimize the health effects of ETS? Options: Politely request that a visitor not smoke in your home., Suggest meeting in the home of a person who smokes., Use air cleaners to remove some contaminants from the air., Open windows to provide fresh air when someone smokes.

Back

Suggest meeting in the home of a person who smokes.

Answer explanation

Suggesting to meet in the home of a person who smokes does not minimize the health effects of ETS; it exposes you to more smoke. The other options actively reduce exposure to secondhand smoke.

Front

According to the U.S. Surgeon General, what is the only way to protect people from the damaging health effects of ETS?

Back

Prohibit smoking in public places.

Answer explanation

The U.S. Surgeon General states that the only effective way to protect people from the harmful effects of environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) is to prohibit smoking in public places, ensuring cleaner air for everyone.

Front

Which is NOT an effort that can be made to reduce health risks of tobacco? Options: Moving cigarette vending machines to unsupervised areas., Strictly enforcing laws that prohibit sale of tobacco to people under 21., Banning smoking in restaurants and business offices., Revoking licenses to sell tobacco from stores that sell tobacco to people under 21.

Back

Moving cigarette vending machines to unsupervised areas.

Answer explanation

Moving cigarette vending machines to unsupervised areas increases access to tobacco, thereby raising health risks. In contrast, the other options aim to restrict access and enforce regulations to reduce tobacco-related health risks.

Front

Another name for environmental tobacco smoke is ____________.

Back

secondhand smoke

Answer explanation

Another name for environmental tobacco smoke is secondhand smoke, which refers to the smoke inhaled by non-smokers from burning tobacco products. The other options do not accurately describe this type of smoke.

Front

Smoke from the burning end of a cigarette is called ______________.

Back

sidestream smoke

Answer explanation

Smoke from the burning end of a cigarette is referred to as sidestream smoke. This type of smoke is released into the air from the lit end, distinguishing it from mainstream smoke, which is inhaled and exhaled by the smoker.

Front

Young children are particularly sensitive to ETS.

Back

True

Answer explanation

True. Young children are more vulnerable to environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) due to their developing respiratory systems, making them particularly sensitive to its harmful effects.

Front

The number of people who are exposed to ETS in the workplace is ____________.

Back

declining

Answer explanation

The number of people exposed to Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) in the workplace is declining due to increased awareness and regulations against smoking in public and work environments.

Front

Some states have successfully sued tobacco companies to recover the costs of treating tobacco-related diseases.

Back

True

Answer explanation

True. Several states have indeed sued tobacco companies to recover healthcare costs associated with treating diseases caused by tobacco use, resulting in significant settlements.