Environmental Health Quiz

What does environmental health relate to?

• Quality of the air, land, water, and other surroundings

• Quality of food and nutrition

• Quality of healthcare services

• Quality of education systems

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-4

NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

NGSS.HS-ESS3-6

NGSS.HS-LS2-7

What is the role of nurses in environmental health?

• Identify environmental health risk, participate in research, and use advocacy to improve environmental quality

• Provide direct patient care only

• Manage hospital administration

• Conduct financial audits

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NGSS.HS-LS2-7

What does toxicology consider in relation to environmental health?

• Chemical having negative health effect

• Exposure to sunlight

• Exposure to noise

• Exposure to physical exercise

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS2-7

Which of the following is NOT listed as an environmental risk?

• Lead

• Pesticides

• Asbestos

• Vitamins

Which of the following is an example of air pollution?

• Carbon monoxide

• Erosion after mining

• Food contamination

• Growth hormones

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS2-7

What is a point source of pollution?

• Pollution that comes from a single identifiable source

• Pollution that comes from multiple sources

• Pollution that is naturally occurring

• Pollution that is beneficial to the environment

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-4

NGSS.HS-LS2-7

Which of the following is a role for nurses in environmental health?

• Facilitate public participation in measures to improve the environment

• Manage financial investments

• Develop new medical devices

• Conduct laboratory experiments

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NGSS.HS-LS2-7

What does the "I" in the "I PREPARE" mnemonic stand for?

• Investigate: potential exposures

• Present work: exposures, use of personal protective equipment

• Residence: age of home, heating, recent remodeling

• Environmental concerns: air, water, soil

Which of the following is NOT a part of the "I PREPARE" mnemonic?

• Investigate: potential exposures

• Present work: exposures, use of personal protective equipment

• Residence: age of home, heating, recent remodeling

• Future work: expected exposures

What is the purpose of a windshield survey?

• To determine the age of a home

• To conduct a community environmental exposure

• To assess the quality of drinking water

• To evaluate personal protective equipment