HPGC 102- PUBLIC HEALTH REVIEW SHEET FINAL EXAM WITH ANSWERS(1) (FALL 2024)

Review Sheet - Final Exam - HPGC 102

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• Reducing Stress in Traffic

  • Correct Answer: A. Deep Slow Breathing

  • Other options like berating oneself or using the horn are not effective stress relievers.

• Food Hazards

  • Correct Answer: D. Refrigerated leftovers used within three days

  • Food hazards also include nitrites, raw eggs, and pesticides.

• Common Causes of Foodborne Infections

  • Correct Answer: B. Salmonella & E. coli Bacteria

  • Includes infectious agents like viruses or bacteria causing foodborne illness.

• Drug Withdrawal Symptoms

  • Correct Answer: d. ass-per-in (assumed typographical error)

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• Healthcare Coverage in America

  • Correct Answer: C. About 43 million Americans lack health insurance

  • Note the roles of Medicaid and managed care plans.

• Synthetic Chemicals and Hormones

  • Correct Answer: c. Endocrine Disruptor

  • These can interfere with normal hormone functions.

• Sources of Low-Level Ionizing Radiation

  • Cosmic rays are highlighted as a natural source.

• Noise Levels

  • Least Harmful Noise: A. Whisper

• Access to Safe Drinking Water

  • Correct Answer: C. 1.1 billion people lack consistent access.

• Air Pollution

  • May occur naturally or through human activity. Statements regarding the truth of air pollution impacts are confirmed.

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• LED Bulb Longevity

  • True: They last 40 times longer than incandescent bulbs.

• Health Insurance Pre-Reform

  • Correct Answer: C. 50 million Americans lacked insurance before 2010.

• Regulatory Standards for Herbal Remedies

  • True: Must meet FDA effectiveness standards.

• Avoidable Health Hazards for College Students

  • Correct Answer: D. All of the above (Binge Drinking, Unprotected Sex, Smoking)

• Factors for Long Life

  • Correct Answer: B. Moderate Smoking is incorrect; should be avoided.

• Environmental Threats

  • Include pollution, toxic waste, and global warming.

• Greenhouse Gases from Fossil Fuels

  • Correct Answer: A. Carbon Dioxide

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• Chronic Effects of Pollution

  • Examples: C. Respiratory Problems, D. Death

• Air Pollutants and Lung Disorders

  • Correct Answer: A. Air Sacs

• Environmental Protection Actions

  • Correct Answer: A. Recycling is vital.

• Pesticide Risks

  • Higher incidences of various health issues connect to pesticide exposure, including:**

    • A. Reduced male fertility

    • B. Childhood brain cancer incidences

• False Statements About Air Pollution

  • Identify false statements regarding automobiles, pollutant types, and ozone impacts.

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• Indoor Pollutants

  • Examples include lead, radon, asbestos, and carbon monoxide.

• Life Expectancy & Social Security

  • Correct Answer: B. 63 years.

• Benefits of Exercise for Older Adults

  • Correct Answer: D. All of the above (Prevents Falls, Maintains Alertness).

• Leading Cause of Disability

  • Correct Answer: Heart Disease.

• Wills and Death in Americans

  • Correct Answer: C. 7 in 10 adults die without leaving a will.

• HIV Awareness Statistics

  • Correct Answer: B. 20% unaware of their condition.

• Viral Agents and STIs

  • Candidiasis is not viral, while the others are.

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• Public Health Focus

  • Historically focused on economic rather than health factors. True.

• Discovery of Radioactive Materials

  • Significant public excitement arose regarding B. X-rays.

• Medication Scandal

  • C. Radium was involved, leading to stricter FDA regulations.

• Testosterone Interference

  • Correct Answer: B. Phthalates affect testosterone synthesis and sperm count.

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• Automobile Emission Standards

  • First standards took effect with model year A. 1966.

• Visible Air Pollution

  • Correct Answer: D. Particulate matter.

• Health Impact of Air Pollutants

  • Particularly harmful to those with cardiovascular disease; Correct Answer: B. Carbon monoxide.

• Emergency Planning and Pollution

  • The Emergency Planning Act was established in C. 1986.

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• CDC Outbreak Records

  • Average of B. 11 outbreaks per year.

• Legislation on Pollution

  • A. Clean Water Act regulates point-source pollution.

• Water Treatment Failure

  • Coliform bacteria in water indicates failure in C. Filtration.

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• Health-Care Consumer Rights

  • Rights include knowing about practitioners' records, obtaining medical records, etc.

• Affordable Care Act (ACA)

  • Assess true/false quiz items about the ACA and health coverage details.

• Effects of Second-Hand Smoke in Children

  • Correct Answer: B. Pneumonia.

• Pollutants and Health Risks

  • Emphysema is a health risk associated with bronchial tube constriction.

• Climate Change Health Risks

  • Climate changes directly influence the speed of mosquito-borne infectious diseases.