Exam 28: Environmental Hazards and Associated Problems

Bites and stings cause disease in which three ways?

During the development of hyperthermia, the state of heat exhaustion is indicated when:

Bites from both wild and domesticated animals may cause:

Choose the correct effects of exposure of the ears to very cold temperatures:

Which of the following is a potential effect of a bite or sting?

Which statement applies to food poisoning? 1) It results from consuming contaminated food and water. 2) It often causes gastroenteritis, including vomiting and diarrhea. 3) Outbreaks occur frequently in institutions. 4) It is often caused by Escherichia coli, normally found in the stomach.

What is/are signs of hypothermia?

During the development of hyperthermia, the stage of heat stroke is marked by:

Two types of eye damage that can be caused by a laser beam are:

Institutions frequently have outbreaks of infection associated with poultry products contaminated by:

Radiation damage may occur from repeated exposure to:

Which of the following is likely to result from lead poisoning?

The amount of radiation absorbed by the body is measured in rads, or _________.

The term pica refers to:

Which of the following types of cells are most likely to be damaged by exposure to radiation?

Which of the following events would most likely cause a person to faint and experience difficulty breathing?

Illness in institutions may be traced back to food handlers who:

A common illness for tourists in developing countries is "traveler's diarrhea," often caused by:

Inhalants can be:

Which of the following is considered carcinogenic?