NUR 303 NEWEST EXAM||QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS||GRADED
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When considering the risks the environment presents to the human health, when does
exposure to illness occur? -CORRECT ANSWER People come into contact with an
environmental contaminant.
What science focuses on the association between the environment and human health?
-CORRECT ANSWER Public health science
Which aspect of industrialization has had the greatest impact on the general health of
mankind? -CORRECT ANSWER Air and water quality
Upstream focus addresses the root cause of disease and manufacturers of illness by
taking into account what factors? -CORRECT ANSWER Socioeconomic and
environmental
Which is a major variable in the health of populations? -CORRECT ANSWER Air
pollution
Which are examples of serious environmental hazards that affect populations and
communities? -CORRECT ANSWER - Insect and roden control
- Unhealthy and contaminated food
- Ozone depletion and global warming
- Overpopulation
- Deforestation, wetlands destruction, and desertification
What can help address and solve environmental health problems faced by populations
and communities? -CORRECT ANSWER - Take action to correct situations in which
health hazards exist
- Take action to promote the development of policies and legislation that enhance
consumer protection and promote a healthier environment
- Apply environmentally related research findings in your practice and participate in
nursing research
, - Collaboration with citizens and other professionals to develop protective and
preventive environmental health strategies in the community
What populations are disproportionately affected by environmental hazards? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Minorities
- Poor or low income
How is it that risk for lead poisoning is increased for children living in poorer
communities? -CORRECT ANSWER State of deteriorating housing
A patient requests information concerning how to isolate ourselves against the exposure
of environmental contaminates. Which statement is the basis for the nurse's response?
-CORRECT ANSWER It is not likely to protect themselves from contact with some form
of environmental contaminate.
Which statement regarding the cause of poor health outcomes and exposure to
environmental contaminates. Which statement is the basis for the nurse's response? -
CORRECT ANSWER It is very difficult to confirm a link between a person's illness and
the environment in which he or she lives.
In regards to the environmental health risks, which of these spheres affect everyone
and includes general air or water pollution, exposure to natural or man-made disasters,
and/or outbreaks of disease? -CORRECT ANSWER Wider environment
What is an example of biological health risk? -CORRECT ANSWER Contaminated
drinking water
In regards to environmental health risks, how would the genetic predisposition for
diabetes be classified? -CORRECT ANSWER Personal
What is the best way to help populations avoid environmental health risks? -CORRECT
ANSWER Identifying potential dangers before they occur or worsen
Which statement best explains the current scientific hypothesis for the relationship
between genetics, environmental contaminants and illness? -CORRECT ANSWER
Environmental contaminates trigger illness in people who already are genetically
susceptible to an illness.
What topic should the nurse stress when providing community education regarding the
impact of the environment on one's individual health? -CORRECT ANSWER The
impact of individual health-related choices and practices on wellness.
When considering the risk of environmental contaminants in both the workplace and the
community, what professional role is the nurse best positioned to perform? -CORRECT
ANSWER Advocate
AND CORRECT ANSWERS||GRADED
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When considering the risks the environment presents to the human health, when does
exposure to illness occur? -CORRECT ANSWER People come into contact with an
environmental contaminant.
What science focuses on the association between the environment and human health?
-CORRECT ANSWER Public health science
Which aspect of industrialization has had the greatest impact on the general health of
mankind? -CORRECT ANSWER Air and water quality
Upstream focus addresses the root cause of disease and manufacturers of illness by
taking into account what factors? -CORRECT ANSWER Socioeconomic and
environmental
Which is a major variable in the health of populations? -CORRECT ANSWER Air
pollution
Which are examples of serious environmental hazards that affect populations and
communities? -CORRECT ANSWER - Insect and roden control
- Unhealthy and contaminated food
- Ozone depletion and global warming
- Overpopulation
- Deforestation, wetlands destruction, and desertification
What can help address and solve environmental health problems faced by populations
and communities? -CORRECT ANSWER - Take action to correct situations in which
health hazards exist
- Take action to promote the development of policies and legislation that enhance
consumer protection and promote a healthier environment
- Apply environmentally related research findings in your practice and participate in
nursing research
, - Collaboration with citizens and other professionals to develop protective and
preventive environmental health strategies in the community
What populations are disproportionately affected by environmental hazards? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Minorities
- Poor or low income
How is it that risk for lead poisoning is increased for children living in poorer
communities? -CORRECT ANSWER State of deteriorating housing
A patient requests information concerning how to isolate ourselves against the exposure
of environmental contaminates. Which statement is the basis for the nurse's response?
-CORRECT ANSWER It is not likely to protect themselves from contact with some form
of environmental contaminate.
Which statement regarding the cause of poor health outcomes and exposure to
environmental contaminates. Which statement is the basis for the nurse's response? -
CORRECT ANSWER It is very difficult to confirm a link between a person's illness and
the environment in which he or she lives.
In regards to the environmental health risks, which of these spheres affect everyone
and includes general air or water pollution, exposure to natural or man-made disasters,
and/or outbreaks of disease? -CORRECT ANSWER Wider environment
What is an example of biological health risk? -CORRECT ANSWER Contaminated
drinking water
In regards to environmental health risks, how would the genetic predisposition for
diabetes be classified? -CORRECT ANSWER Personal
What is the best way to help populations avoid environmental health risks? -CORRECT
ANSWER Identifying potential dangers before they occur or worsen
Which statement best explains the current scientific hypothesis for the relationship
between genetics, environmental contaminants and illness? -CORRECT ANSWER
Environmental contaminates trigger illness in people who already are genetically
susceptible to an illness.
What topic should the nurse stress when providing community education regarding the
impact of the environment on one's individual health? -CORRECT ANSWER The
impact of individual health-related choices and practices on wellness.
When considering the risk of environmental contaminants in both the workplace and the
community, what professional role is the nurse best positioned to perform? -CORRECT
ANSWER Advocate
