Chapter 6 Environmental Health And Families Exam Questions

Chapter 6: Environmental Health and Families

Multiple Choice:

1. The nurse is explaining the importance of using an ecological model of population health when working with families. Which statement by the nurse is appropriate when defining this concept?

1. “An ecological model connects the concepts of environment, ecosystem, and ecology to population health.”

2. “An ecological model does not focus on human health as being the center of care.”

3. “An ecological model states that the ecosystem does not have an impact on population health.”

4. “An ecological model focuses on the fact that ecosystems are stagnant and do not change.”

2. Which of the following would the nurse understand is part of the preparedness phase of the disaster management cycle?

1. A focus on risk perception

2. A focus on gathering supplies

3. A focus on meeting the basic needs of the family

4. A focus on reducing threats

3. The nurse understands that which of the following groups are at greatest risk of exposure to environmental health risks?

1. Females

2. Males

3. Older adults

4. Individuals in lower socioeconomic levels

4. The nurse understands that which of the following is the first phase of the process of policy formation?

1. Setting an agenda

2. Establishing a timeline

3. Defining the issue

4. Providing realistic steps

5. The nurse is working on developing a policy to address environmental concerns within the community. Which of the following would be the most effective way of developing these policies?

1. Involving community members and stakeholders

2. Working on the policies alone

3. Identifying the specific goals and outcomes

4. Providing a written policy from the nurse’s point of view

6. A new graduate asks an experienced nurse to explain the concept of environmental literacy. Which statement by the experienced nurse is appropriate in addressing the new graduate nurse’s question?

1. “Environmental literacy is the same as health literacy.”

2. “Environmental literacy is not based on evidence.”

3. “Environmental literacy is an awareness about the environment and the knowledge to address these problems.”

4. “Environmental literacy is a complex concept that nurses should not be concerned about.”

7. Which of the following groups are identified as victims of environmental injustices?

1. Migrant and undocumented workers

2. LGBTQ+ population

3. Individuals living in poverty

4. Individuals in a school setting

8. Nurses should understand the importance of environmental health because chemical, biological, and radiological materials are:

1. products that nurses work with on a daily basis.

2. a major cause of global warming.

3. frequently linked to the development of chronic illness.

4. often found in the air, water, and products we use.

Multiple Response:

9. The nurse is teaching a community and families about environmental health risks. Which of the following is appropriate for the nurse to discuss as an identified environmental health risk? Select all that apply.

1. Air pollution

2. Water pollution

3. Soil and land pollution

4. Biological disease agents

5. Meteorological risks

10. The nurse understands that which of the following are part of the disaster management cycle? Select all that apply.

1. Mitigation

2. Anticipation

3. Preparedness

4. Response

5. Recovery

11. The nurse understands that which of the following are common microbes associated with illnesses from fresh produce? Select all that apply.

1. Salmonella

2. Norovirus

3. Giardia

4. Hepatitis A virus

5. Escherichia coli

12. The nurse understands that which of the following are the most critical aspects of policy formation when addressing environmental concerns? Select all that apply.

1. Risk assessment

2. Risk mitigation

3. Recovery

4. Anticipation

5. Preparedness

13. A nurse is working with a family living in poverty about exposure to environmental hazards. The nurse understands that which of the following factors should be considered as putting the family at risk? Select all that apply.

1. Unsafe working conditions

2. Lower levels of education

3. Homes located close to hazardous waste sites

4. Poor nutrition

5. Limited funds to pay for health care