Worksheetstest 5
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
Chronic exposure to PM2.5 increases atherosclerosis primarily via:
Increased blood volume
Systemic oxidative stress and inflammation
Hypoglycemia
Reduced hemoglobin
The One Health concept is MOST relevant for preventing:
Zoonotic pandemics
Autoimmune diseases
Congenital anomalies
Genetic syndromes
Which air pollutant is MOST associated with asthma exacerbations?
Carbon monoxide
Nitrogen
Methane
Ozone
Heat-related mortality is highest in patients with:
Visual impairment
Musculoskeletal disorders
Cardiovascular and renal disease
Dermatological diseases
Chronic arsenic exposure causes all EXCEPT:
Bronchial asthma
Skin hyperpigmentation
Peripheral neuropathy
Bladder cancer
Which pesticide class inhibits acetylcholinesterase reversibly or irreversibly?
Neonicotinoids
Organophosphates
Pyrethroids
Organochlorines
Indoor air pollution in low-income households is mainly due to:
Ozone
Poor insulation
Biomass fuel combustion
Tobacco smoke
Ozone damages lung tissue primarily through:
Oxidative epithelial injury
Immune suppression
Hypoxia
Bronchoconstriction only
Rising global temperatures expand vector-borne diseases by:
Reducing transmission
Reducing rainfall
Increasing immunity
Extending vector survival and breeding
Environmental noise increases cardiovascular risk via:
Endocrine failure
Chronic stress and autonomic imbalance
Asbestos exposure is MOST strongly linked to:
Silicosis
Mesothelioma
Lung abscess
Pneumonia
Persistent organic pollutants are dangerous because they:
Are water soluble
Bioaccumulate and disrupt endocrine function
Decompose rapidly
Are non-toxic
Cadmium toxicity primarily affects:
Liver and lungs
Brain
Kidneys and bones
Heart muscle
Climate change increases malnutrition mainly through:
Increased food imports
Food insecurity and extreme weather
Reduced pests
Improved crop yields
Which anesthetic gas has the greatest climate impact?
Nitrous oxide
Isoflurane
Sevoflurane
Desflurane
Scope 3 healthcare emissions MOSTLY originate from:
Medical imaging
Supply chains and pharmaceuticals
Electricity use
Hospital boilers
Microplastics pose health risks mainly because they:
Improve gut microbiota
Carry toxic chemicals and microorganisms
Neutralize pollutants
Are digested easily
Endocrine disruption is strongly associated with:
Ozone exposure
Bisphenol A and phthalates
Carbon dioxide
Nitric oxide
Flood-related disease outbreaks most commonly include:
Diarrheal and leptospiral infections
Lung cancer
Tuberculosis
Diabetes
Best indicator of hospital environmental performance:
Staff size
CO₂ emissions per treated patient
Number of beds
Hospital revenue
Air pollution reduction provides the greatest health co-benefit by lowering:
Obesity
Genetic disorders
Cardiovascular and respiratory mortality
Trauma
Heatwaves disproportionately affect:
Elderly with chronic disease
Athletes
Healthy adults
Adolescents
Chronic benzene exposure increases risk of:
Liver cirrhosis
Leukemia
Thyroid cancer
Lung cancer
Sustainable healthcare procurement emphasizes:
Speed only
Lowest price
Life-cycle environmental impact
Disposable preference
MOST climate-sensitive infectious disease:
Alzheimer’s disease
Malaria
Osteoarthritis
Epilepsy
Improper medical waste management increases risk of:
Reduced emissions
Healthcare-associated infections
Cost reduction
Better recycling
Urban green spaces improve health primarily by:
Reducing stress and promoting activity
Increasing pollen
Increasing humidity
Increasing noise
Lead toxicity primarily damages:
Lungs
Skin
Nervous system
Digestive tract
Climate-resilient hospitals require:
More beds
Heat- and flood-resistant infrastructure
Health Impact Assessment is used to:
Diagnose patients
Replace clinical trials
Predict health effects of policies/projects
Reduce hospital costs
Sulfur dioxide exposure mainly affects:
Liver
Respiratory system
Brain
Kidneys
The MOST effective climate mitigation in healthcare is:
Facility expansion
Increased disposables
Clean energy transition
Paperless systems
Prenatal exposure MOST associated with neurodevelopmental delay:
Noise
Lead
Heat
UV radiation
Antibiotic residues in water lead to:
Antimicrobial resistance
Reduced infections
Viral pandemics
Improved sanitation
Chronic silica inhalation causes:
Silicosis
Asbestosis
Pulmonary edema
Emphysema
Ethical basis of sustainable medicine:
Market competition
Profit maximization
Intergenerational equity
Cost reduction
Environmental factor MOST worsening asthma:
Heat alone
Noise
Ozone and PM
Soil salinity
Climate-sensitive surveillance focuses on:
Trauma
Early detection of climate-related diseases
Oncology
Genetics
Informal e-waste recycling exposes workers mainly to:
Allergens
Heavy metals and dioxins
Viruses
Radiation
Major medical benefit of improved air quality:
Reduced obesity
Reduced cardiovascular mortality
Reduced fractures
Reduced cancer only
Heavy metal MOST associated with nephrotoxicity:
Mercury
Cadmium
Lead
Chromium
Climate mitigation in healthcare focuses on reducing:
Admissions
Infrastructure
Energy and supply-chain emissions
Staff numbers
Long-term noise exposure is associated with:
Diabetes type 1
Hypertension and ischemic heart disease
Arthritis
Liver disease
Sustainable urban planning reduces disease burden by:
Increasing density
Promoting active transport and green areas
Expanding highways
Increasing traffic
Most effective individual action to reduce health-related emissions:
Increased travel
Ignoring policies
Increased consumption
Active transport and reduced meat intake
Long-term UV exposure MOST increases risk of:
Liver cancer
Skin cancer
Lung cancer
Brain tumors
Pharmaceutical residues in aquatic environments cause:
Reduced toxicity
Ecological disruption and resistance
Improved biodiversity
No impact
Droughts affect health mainly by causing:
Improved sanitation
Malnutrition and water scarcity
Reduced mortality
Reduced infections
Primary goal of environmental health:
Reduce costs
Expand hospitals
Prevent disease via healthy environments
Treat disease
Sustainable medicine ultimately aims to:
Limit care
Protect health within planetary limits
Increase short-term profit
Reduce innovation
