29 Questions
What is an essential competency for all nurses according to the text?
Completing environmental health assessments
In the context of environmental health, what does a nurse's ability to access and provide information to patients involve?
Educating patients on environmental health risks
What is one focus area under 'People and the Earth’s Ecosystem' in the outline provided?
Carbon footprint in agriculture
What does Margaret Chan emphasize about the impact of climate change on humanity?
Humanity is the most important species endangered by climate change
What is emphasized as a critical aspect of preventing environmental hazards according to the text?
Understanding basic prevention and control strategies
What is expected from all nurses regarding sentinel illnesses?
Recognizing potential environmental hazards
In what way can health care contribute to combating climate change?
By setting an example through reducing emissions
What is a key component of assessing environmental health according to the text?
Locating referral sources effectively
What is the carbon footprint of the National Health Service (NHS) in England per year?
18 million tons of CO2
What are the CO2 reduction targets set for the NHS in England?
10% by 2015, 26% by 2020, 80% by 2050
According to the Lancet Commission on Health & Climate, why should health care move towards low-carbon systems?
To save money and mitigate climate impact
What does the Lancet Commission state about the carbon footprint of hospitals and health systems in industrialized settings?
They have a significant carbon footprint
Which type of healthcare waste includes contaminated blood and other body fluids?
Infectious waste
What type of healthcare waste includes human tissues, organs, fluids, body parts, and fetuses?
Pathological waste
Which category of healthcare waste involves expired, contaminated, unused, and spilt pharmaceutical products?
Pharmaceutical waste
Which type of healthcare waste consists of solid, liquid, and gaseous chemicals used for diagnostic and experimental work?
Chemical waste
What kind of healthcare waste includes excrements of patients who underwent radioactive diagnostic and therapy?
Radioactive waste
What is the main difference between a community and an ecosystem?
Communities consist of populations of all species in an area, while ecosystems also include the physical environment.
What should all nurses be knowledgeable about regarding the environment and health?
The roles of advocacy, ethics, and risk communication in patient care.
What is the main focus of the Agent-Host-Environment Triad in environmental health?
The impact of environmental agents on human health.
In environmental health, what did John Snow contribute to with his Germ Theory?
Identifying sources of diseases like cholera.
Which of the following is NOT a broad category of terrestrial ecosystems as mentioned?
Ocean biome
Which environmental theory is associated with Florence Nightingale?
Environmental Theory
What should be considered when assessing health effects of environmental exposures?
Vulnerability of the exposed individual
Which factor may influence the presence of environmental toxins in a household?
Number of pets in the household
Which type of exposure is not mentioned in the text as a consideration for health effects?
Exposure to laughter
When assessing health effects, what does 'absence of evidence is not evidence of absence' mean?
Lack of information does not prove safety.
What is a potential source of drinking water mentioned in the text that could be a factor in environmental exposures?
Rainwater collected in barrels
Which organization is listed as a resource for information related to health and safety in the text?
Learn about the impact of climate change on health and the importance of reducing carbon footprints in healthcare. Discover how the healthcare sector can lead by example in combating climate change.
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