Test bank for Public Health Nursing 10th Edition Stanhope
Test bank for Public Health Nursing: Population-Centered Health Care in the Community, 10th Edition Stanhope
Public Health Nursing 10th Edition Stanhope Test Bank
Chapter 06: Environmental Health
Stanhope: Public Health Nursing: Popul...
, Public Health Nursing 10th Edition Stanhope Test Bank
Chapter 06: Environmental Health
Stanhope: Public Health Nursing: Population-Centered Health Care in the Community,
10th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Why is it important for nurses to understand the premises of environmental health?
a. Nurses should be able to assess risks and advocate for policies that support healthy
environments.
b. Toxicologists often consult nurses about environmental pollutants.
c. Pollutant exposures such as lead are reported by nurses to the Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA).
d. Many Americans live in areas that do not meet current national air quality standards.
ANS: A
Potential risks to health are concerns for professional nurses. It is the responsibility of the
nurse to understand as much as possible about these risks: how to assess them, how to
eliminate/reduce them, how to communicate and educate about them, and how to advocate
for policies that support healthy environments. Toxicologists do not often consult nurses
about environmental pollutants. Pollutant exposures are not routinely reported by nurses.
Although there may be problems with air quality standards in the United States, this would
not be the primary reason why nurses should understand environmental health.
DIF: Cognitive level: Understanding TOP: Nursing process: Evaluation
MSC: NCLEX: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Safety and Infection
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2. Why is it important for a nurse to have knowledge of environmental health and the effects of
chemical, biological, and radiological materials? a. They are a major cause of global warming.
b. They are often found in the air, water, and products we use.
c. They are frequently linked to the development of chronic illnesses.
d. They are products that nurses work with daily.
ANS: B
Chemical, biological, and radiological pollutants are often found in the air we breathe, the
water we drink, and the products we use. These are not a major cause of global warming.
They are not frequently linked to the development of chronic illnesses. These are not
products that nurses work with daily.
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