GOULDS PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FOR THE HEALTH PROFESSIONS 6TH EDITION HUBERT TEST BANK
Chapter 28: Environmental Hazards and Associated Problems
Test Bank
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which of the following is likely to result from lead poisoning?
a. Damage to the brain and peripheral nerves
. b. Inflammation and fibrosis in the lungs
c. Various cancers
d. Displacement of oxygen from hemoglobin
ANS: A REF: 633
2. During the development of hyperthermia, the state of heat exhaustion is indicated when:
a. body core temperature is very high.
b. skeletal muscle spasms occur.
c. hypovolemia and fainting occur.
d. the cool-down process is too rapid.
ANS: C REF: 634
3. What is/are signs of hypothermia?
a. Systemic vasodilation
b. Lethargy and confusion
c. Nausea and cramps
d. Rapid but strong pulse
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ANS: B REF: 635
4. Which of the following types of cells are most likely to be damaged by exposure to radiation?
a. Bone and cartilage
b. Skeletal and smooth muscle
c. Peripheral and central neurons
d. Epithelial tissue and bone marrow
ANS: D REF: 635
5. Which of the following events would most likely cause a person to faint and experience
difficulty breathing?
a. Exposure to gamma rays
b. Eating fish containing mercury
c. An insect sting
d. Inhalation of asbestos particles
ANS: C REF: 636-637
6. Bites and stings cause disease in which three ways?
a. Injection of toxins, transmission of infectious agents, or allergic reactions
b. High fever and chills, transmission of infectious agents, or nausea and vomiting
c. Bone marrow damage, extensive skin rashes, or allergic reactions
d. Injection of neurotoxins, transmission of infectious agents, or kidney damage
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Chapter 28: Environmental Hazards and Associated Problems
Test Bank
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which of the following is likely to result from lead poisoning?
a. Damage to the brain and peripheral nerves
. b. Inflammation and fibrosis in the lungs
c. Various cancers
d. Displacement of oxygen from hemoglobin
ANS: A REF: 633
2. During the development of hyperthermia, the state of heat exhaustion is indicated when:
a. body core temperature is very high.
b. skeletal muscle spasms occur.
c. hypovolemia and fainting occur.
d. the cool-down process is too rapid.
ANS: C REF: 634
3. What is/are signs of hypothermia?
a. Systemic vasodilation
b. Lethargy and confusion
c. Nausea and cramps
d. Rapid but strong pulse
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ANS: B REF: 635
4. Which of the following types of cells are most likely to be damaged by exposure to radiation?
a. Bone and cartilage
b. Skeletal and smooth muscle
c. Peripheral and central neurons
d. Epithelial tissue and bone marrow
ANS: D REF: 635
5. Which of the following events would most likely cause a person to faint and experience
difficulty breathing?
a. Exposure to gamma rays
b. Eating fish containing mercury
c. An insect sting
d. Inhalation of asbestos particles
ANS: C REF: 636-637
6. Bites and stings cause disease in which three ways?
a. Injection of toxins, transmission of infectious agents, or allergic reactions
b. High fever and chills, transmission of infectious agents, or nausea and vomiting
c. Bone marrow damage, extensive skin rashes, or allergic reactions
d. Injection of neurotoxins, transmission of infectious agents, or kidney damage
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