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Which is not one of the core functions of Environmental Public Health? A. Assurance B. Coordination C. Assessment D. Policy Development - ANSWER-B. Coordination Monitoring environmental and health status to identify and solve community environmental health problems is one of the: A. Core competencies of Environmental Public Health B. Ten essential services of environmental Public Health C. Revitalization strategies of environmental Public Health D. None of the Above - ANSWER-B. T...

EBL - ANSWER-elevated blood level iron MCL in water - ANSWER-4ppm radon source - ANSWER-uranium pH of wastewater - ANSWER-6-9 (6.5-8.5avg) nematodes - ANSWER-ancylostoma/necator (hookworms), anisakiasis (roundworm), trichinella (roundworm) cestodes - ANSWER-taenia solium and saginata (tapeworms) trematodes - ANSWER-schistosoma 12 hour incubation - ANSWER-Clostridium perfrigens 2 hour incubation - ANSWER-S. aureus condemn - ANSWER-pronounce unfit for use, commonly by of...

A Cohert Study is characterized by: - ANSWER-Group of exposed individuals who can easily be identified Allows for comparison of risk by what was and was not eaten ex: wedding A Case-Control Study is characterized by: - ANSWER-Exposed group that is very large or not easily identified Compares ill with non-ill to determine the likelihood of having eaten a specific food ID's possible causes of disease by seeing how two groups differ w/r/to some exposure factor When do we generally determ...

1. A factor or agent which increases the risk of cancer is known as a a. teratogen b. mutagen c. carcinogen d. fomite - ANSWER-carcinogen 2. The four major causes of death among all age groups of Americans include all of the following except. a. homicide b. accidents c. malignant neoplasms d. heart disease - ANSWER-homicide 3. In recent years, the largest number of rabies cases were associated with a. skunks b. bats c. dogs d. raccons. - ANSWER-skunks 4. Asbes...

Which of the following organisms are most resistant to unfavorable environmental conditions and indicate past of possibly intermittent pollution? a. fecal streptococci b. eschericha coli c. aerobacter aerogenes d. clostridium sporulates - ANSWER-clostridium sporulates The presence of which of the following is most easily identified by laboratory analysis in water contaminated by feces? a. shigella dysenteriae b. coliform c. entamoeba histolytica d. salmonella typhosa - ANSWER-coli...

REHS Exam 300 Questions and Answers 100% CorrectREHS Exam 300 Questions and Answers 100% CorrectREHS Exam 300 Questions and Answers 100% CorrectREHS Exam 300 Questions and Answers 100% CorrectWhat is an emetic? Describe a few examples observed in Environmental Health. - ANSWER-It is a chemical that induces vomiting. In E.H. emetics are used in Vector Control for rodent control, Red Squill What does USDA stamp on meat signify? - ANSWER-The meat products have been processed and inspected by the...

Which of the following soil conditions is the most favorable for removal of viruses? - ANSWER-Fine loamy sand over course sand & gravel Which of the following organisms are most resistant to unfavorable env. conditions & indicates past or possibly intermittent pollution? - ANSWER-Clostridium sporulates Which of the following wells is considered the most dependable source of water & is less likely to become contaminated? - ANSWER-Drilled wells Which of the following is NOT considered a s...

Which is not one of the core functions of Environmental Public Health? A. Assurance B. Coordination C. Assessment D. Policy Development - ANSWER-B. Coordination Monitoring environmental and health status to identify and solve community environmental health problems is one of the: A. Core competencies of Environmental Public Health B. Ten essential services of environmental Public Health C. Revitalization strategies of environmental Public Health D. None of the Above - ANSWER-B. T...

REHS Exam - Wastewater Treatment Questions and Answers 100% CorrectREHS Exam - Wastewater Treatment Questions and Answers 100% CorrectREHS Exam - Wastewater Treatment Questions and Answers 100% CorrectREHS Exam - Wastewater Treatment Questions and Answers 100% Correct What are the treatment processes in PRELIMINARY Wastewater Treatment? - ANSWER-Screening Comminution Grit Removal Pre-Aeration Flow Metering / Sampling What are the treatment processes in PRIMARY Wastewater Treatment? - ANS...

When conducting a food inspection, you want to look for ___________________ first - ANSWER-foodborne illness factors first Define Good Retail Practice (GRP) - ANSWER-housekeeping stuff that is not a foodborne illness factor A thin probe thermometer is used to measure what type of temperature? - ANSWER-Internal food temperature When measuring the pH of sushi rice, what type of meter do we use? - ANSWER-probe type, bulk type (liquid solutions)