1. Upgrading to _____ helps people around the world avoid polluted and potentially dangerous
open water for their potable water sources.
latrines
boreholes
filters
contaminants
2. The nurse was exposed to a dangerous virus through _____, but it was okay because she had
been vaccinated against it.
a pathogen
a boil-water advisory
a needlestick
an outbreak
3. Sometimes, avoiding disease-causing _____ is as easy as washing your hands.
warnings
outbreaks
toxins
4. Figuring out who might get sick from certain toxins requires scientists to calculate: exposure.
vulnerability.
sanitization.
healthcare access.
5. _____ like salmonella can be present in raw foods like spinach and eggs, so it is important to
wash and cook them thoroughly.
(1 poin
Rotaviruses
Pipelines
Pathogens
Latrines
6. Ash knew he had a(n) _____ problem, but didn’t know if it was asthma or something else. (1 point)
cardiac
noncommunicable
respiratory
exposure
7. After careful testing, the research team learned that the water was full of _____ like petroleum
byproducts.
pollutants
pollution
particulates
particles
8. Your _____ have a great effect on your health, but the good news is, sometimes there are
things you can do to improve your surroundings, and therefore, your health.
environmental determinants
noncommunicable diseases
healthy habits
ergonomic stresses
9. High-income countries avoid the consequences of their waste disposal habits through:
forced displacement.
climate change.
environmental determinants.
environmental risk transmission.
10. If you live in a high-income country, you are generally more likely to be at risk for _____ than
life-threatening infections.
noncommunicable diseases
ergonomic stress
communicable diseases
genetic disorders
11. Without adequate toilets or latrines, people will often turn to:
open defecation.
boreholes.
indoor plumbing.
contamination.
12. One of the biggest risks for coal miners is that they might breathe in dangerous:
pollutants.
pathogens.
particulars.
particulates
In areas without plumbing, people use _____ to relieve themselves.
toilets
latrines
boreholes
sand dams
14. A good way to avoid _____ in an office job is to sit in desk chairs that have lower back
support.
occupational hazards
bad posture
ergonomic stress
psychological stress
15. It is a good idea to check if the tap water is ______ wherever you travel before you use it to
brush your teeth.
potable
demineralized
polluted
carbonated
16. Ajit Heard about the CDC's ___ A day late, so he was worried that the water he drank might make him sick.
amber alert
boil-water advisory
ergonomic stress
noncommunicable diseases
Well which one do you know that is right and wrong, think about that when your in a hard question
Focus on the question, and check which is wrong and which is right, then if u have like 2-3, just look for deeper information
If we know your choices, we can evaluate them.
I have the choices incuded.
1. The answer is filters. The upgrade to filters helps people around the world avoid polluted and potentially dangerous open water for their potable water sources. To find the answer, you can analyze the provided options and their relevance to avoiding polluted and dangerous open water. Filters are commonly used to remove contaminants from water, making it safe for drinking.
2. The answer is a needlestick. The nurse was exposed to a dangerous virus through a needlestick, but it was okay because she had been vaccinated against it. To find the answer, you can analyze the provided options and their relevance to the nurse being exposed to a dangerous virus. A needlestick refers to accidentally pricking oneself with a needle, which can potentially transmit infections.
3. The answer is pathogens. Sometimes, avoiding disease-causing pathogens is as easy as washing your hands. To find the answer, you can analyze the provided options and their relevance to avoiding disease. Pathogens refer to microorganisms that can cause disease.
4. The answer is vulnerability. Figuring out who might get sick from certain toxins requires scientists to calculate vulnerability. To find the answer, you can analyze the provided options and their relevance to predicting who might get sick from toxins. Vulnerability refers to the level of susceptibility or risk an individual or population has to adverse health effects.
5. The answer is pathogens. Pathogens like salmonella can be present in raw foods like spinach and eggs, so it is important to wash and cook them thoroughly. To find the answer, you can analyze the provided options and their relevance to raw foods being potentially contaminated. Pathogens refer to disease-causing microorganisms.
6. The answer is respiratory. Ash knew he had a respiratory problem, but didn’t know if it was asthma or something else. To find the answer, you can analyze the provided options and their relevance to Ash's health issue. Respiratory relates to breathing and the respiratory system.
7. The answer is pollutants. After careful testing, the research team learned that the water was full of pollutants like petroleum byproducts. To find the answer, you can analyze the provided options and their relevance to water contamination. Pollutants refer to harmful substances present in the environment.
8. The answer is environmental determinants. Your environmental determinants have a great effect on your health, but the good news is, sometimes there are things you can do to improve your surroundings, and therefore, your health. To find the answer, you can analyze the provided options and their relevance to factors influencing health. Environmental determinants refer to the physical, social, and economic conditions in which people live and work that impact their health.
9. The answer is environmental risk transmission. High-income countries avoid the consequences of their waste disposal habits through environmental risk transmission. To find the answer, you can analyze the provided options and their relevance to waste disposal habits and their consequences. Environmental risk transmission refers to the transfer of environmental risks to other regions or populations.
10. The answer is noncommunicable diseases. If you live in a high-income country, you are generally more likely to be at risk for noncommunicable diseases than life-threatening infections. To find the answer, you can analyze the provided options and their relevance to being at risk in high-income countries. Noncommunicable diseases refer to medical conditions that are not caused by infectious agents and tend to be more prevalent in developed countries.
11. The answer is open defecation. Without adequate toilets or latrines, people will often turn to open defecation. To find the answer, you can analyze the provided options and their relevance to the consequences of inadequate toilet facilities. Open defecation refers to the practice of defecating in open areas rather than in toilets or latrines.
12. The answer is particulates. One of the biggest risks for coal miners is that they might breathe in dangerous particulates. To find the answer, you can analyze the provided options and their relevance to the risks faced by coal miners. Particulates refer to small particles emitted from various sources that can be harmful when inhaled.
13. The answer is latrines. In areas without plumbing, people use latrines to relieve themselves. To find the answer, you can analyze the provided options and their relevance to sanitary facilities in areas without plumbing. Latrines are simple structures used as toilets in areas where plumbing is not available.
14. The answer is ergonomic stress. A good way to avoid ergonomic stress in an office job is to sit in desk chairs that have lower back support. To find the answer, you can analyze the provided options and their relevance to avoiding stress in an office job. Ergonomic stress refers to physical strain or discomfort caused by inadequate ergonomic design or repetitive movements.
15. The answer is potable. It is a good idea to check if the tap water is potable wherever you travel before you use it to brush your teeth. To find the answer, you can analyze the provided options and their relevance to tap water quality. Potable refers to water that is safe to drink without causing harm or illness.
16. The answer is boil-water advisory. Ajit heard about the CDC's boil-water advisory a day late, so he was worried that the water he drank might make him sick. To find the answer, you can analyze the provided options and their relevance to a potential warning about water safety. A boil-water advisory is issued when there is a potential risk of contamination in the water supply, and it advises boiling the water before consumption.