An inspection of a facility after a permit is obtained for the purpose of observing whether the plans submitted in the permit application are being implemented as approved is an example of which environmental protection strategy? a. Controlling pollution b. Waste minimization c. Land use planning d. Environmental monitoring ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: D […]
The blueprint or code that is used to construct other components of cells is called the a. DNA b. Gene c. Chromosome d. Base ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: A
A public health nurse working with a family living in poverty recognizes that they are more likely to be exposed to environmental hazards because they have (select all that apply) a. Limited funds to pay for health care b. Poor nutrition c. Homes located closer to hazardous waste sites d. Less education ESSAYBID ANSWER […]
When a nurse learns more about the Human Genome Project to better counsel families about the process of genetic testing, the nurse is learning about a. Genetics b. Genomics c. Genes d. Genetic susceptibility ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: B
One of the main goals of the Human Genome Project was a. Providing physicians with a national database for information related to genetic disorders b. Developing new medications that can be used in genetics research c. Addressing ethical, legal, and social issues related to this research d. Improving the ability to accurately test for genetic […]
A nurse fulfills the environmental health competency of “assessment and referral” when a. Advocating for public policy changes b. Understanding policy framework and major pieces of legislation c. Completing an environmental health history d. Describing the scientific principles about environmental health ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: C
Employees working with hazardous chemicals have the “right to know” about the chemicals they are working with through the creation of the a. Material Safety Data Sheet b. Consumer Confidence Report c. Hazard Communication Standard d. Environmental Protection Agency ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: C
A nurse is addressing the problem of air pollution in the community. The first step in the process of controlling the pollution would be a. Setting standards b. Monitoring c. Permitting d. Compliance ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: C
Which question would a nurse ask during the first phase of a risk assessment? a. Has the chemical been released into the environment? b. How much and by which route of entry can the chemical enter the body? c. Is the chemical known to be associated with a negative health effect? d. What is the […]
An example of a point source of air pollution is a. A smoke stack b. The number of cars and trucks c. How much fossil fuel is consumed in a community d. Ground ozone levels ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: A
