Public Health Engineering Exam Results 2024
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Which of the following is the leading cause of morbidity according to health data?

  • Chronic liver disease
  • Acute respiratory infection (correct)
  • Diabetes mellitus
  • Cardiovascular diseases

What is the required distance from a school site to lotto outlets according to health regulations?

  • 100 meters
  • 25 meters
  • 50 meters (correct)
  • 200 meters

What is the term for the clearance issued by local health authorities for drinking water sites?

  • EHS 101A
  • EHS 103B
  • EHS 102A (correct)
  • EHS 104C

In which months are the examinations for undertakers and embalmers conducted?

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Which disease is also known as Tularemia?

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What minimum illumination level is required for stenographic works and prolonged desk tasks?

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What entity is considered a unit that allows cooking inside and differs from a hotel room?

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Which insect serves as the vector for leishmaniasis?

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What disease is indicated by the presence of proglottids in a stool sample?

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Which of the following conditions is not caused by a herpesvirus?

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Cavitary lung lesions are associated with which of the following infections, in addition to tuberculosis?

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What substances are classified as gas-phase materials that have evaporated or sublimed?

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Emergency lighting systems should maintain a minimum intensity of 0.5 foot candle for what duration?

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Which medium is used to selectively inhibit the growth of certain organisms while allowing others to thrive?

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What vaccine-preventable disease is not covered by the Mandatory Infants and Children Health Immunization Act of 2011?

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Inspection of market stalls should occur at least how often?

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What is the maximum load that female workers are allowed to lift, carry, or move?

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Which act requires basic immunization against vaccine-preventable diseases for children under five?

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Which of the following diseases is not transmitted via fecal contamination of food or water?

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What entity is responsible for inspecting public swimming or bathing places?

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A man with multiple cysts in his brain and antibodies against Taenia solium most likely acquired this disease by ingesting what?

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A diagnosis of botulism in a 15-month-old is likely due to which of the following?

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What do you call organisms that thrive in icy waters?

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What is the required certification for health status in producing dairy products?

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What is a disease called in which a pathogen remains inactive for a long period before becoming active?

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Which of the following diseases is known to be transmitted by a vector?

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What is the minimum size of a burial private ground including the buffer zone?

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At what decibel level should employees be provided with hearing protection equipment?

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What is the most common cause of blindness worldwide?

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Which cellular structure is crucial for distinguishing between Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria?

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What is the process called when essential nutrients are added to food to prevent deficiencies?

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Which of the following is the leading cause of mortality for children aged 5 to 9 years?

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Which condition can possibly result from exposure to radon in residential buildings?

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What does a false positive indicate in medical testing?

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What color is used in safety signage to indicate mandatory actions?

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What is the term for the rate calculated by dividing the number of deaths in one year by the mid-year population?

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Which of these represents the minimum area required for refilling and selling in a retail water station?

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What is the maximum allowable residual level of refilled water in retail systems from refilling stations?

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In the case of a mosquito transferring a virus from an infected animal to a person, what role does the mosquito play?

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What is the proper classification for a section of an abattoir responsible for cleaning the viscera?

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What is the reservoir and vector for Babesia microti as indicated by the presence of antibody titers?

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Which pathogen is most likely to be isolated from a throat culture of a patient with fever and sore throat?

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Which of the following diseases is not caused by a category B biological weapon agent?

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What can a positive tuberculin skin test indicate about a patient?

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Which class of water can be used for manufacturing processes after treatment?

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What is the causative agent of syphilis?

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What is the maximum depth designated for a swimming area to compute user loading?

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Which disease is characterized by the presence of oxidase-positive, gram-negative coccobacilli and common in workers exposed to animals?

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Flashcards

Minimum Illumination for Office Work

The minimum level of light recommended for prolonged office work, such as stenographic work, drafting, or typing, in order to promote visual comfort and reduce eye strain.

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) causes a respiratory infection that typically infects the lungs and bronchioles. It's commonly seen in young children but can also affect adults.

Apartel

A dwelling unit that combines the features of an apartment and a hotel, offering self-catering facilities within a hotel-like setting.

Sundry Shop

A retail establishment that sells various items, including personal products, goods, and miscellaneous items, in smaller quantities.

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Pet Store

A retail establishment specializing in the sale of pet animals, typically located in a commercial area.

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Pet Store Distance from Food Establishment

The distance between a pet store and any food establishment in a commercial area, ensuring a safe distance.

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EHS 102A

A specific type of Drinking Water Site Clearance issued by local health authorities, often based on recommendations by the local health officer.

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Campfire

A type of fire, typically made using untreated wooden materials, commonly used for social gatherings during nighttime.

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Mandatory Infants and Children Health Immunization Act of 2011

A law that mandates basic immunizations for children under five years old to protect them from vaccine-preventable diseases.

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Vibrio vulnificus

A type of bacteria that can cause foodborne illness, often found in raw or undercooked seafood.

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Inspection of Public Swimming Places

The process of examining and evaluating public swimming areas for cleanliness and safety, conducted at least every three months.

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Neurocysticercosis

A parasitic infection of the brain caused by the larvae of the tapeworm Taenia solium, commonly acquired by eating undercooked pork.

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Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease

A rare and fatal brain disorder characterized by sponge-like degeneration of brain tissue, often caused by prions.

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Psychrophiles

A type of bacteria that thrives in cold environments.

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Botulism

A serious illness caused by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, often acquired through contaminated food, leading to muscle weakness and respiratory problems.

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Brightness

A condition characterized by excessive brightness which can strain the eyes and disrupt the retina's adaptation to different light levels.

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What disease is indicated by the presence of proglottids in a stool sample?

Tapeworm infection is characterized by the presence of proglottids, which are segments of the tapeworm that contain eggs. The eggs can be transmitted to humans through contaminated food or water, leading to infection.

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Which of the following infections is not caused by a herpesvirus?

Keratitis, or inflammation of the cornea, is not caused by a herpesvirus. It is typically caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites.

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What infection, besides tuberculosis, can lead to cavitary lung lesions?

Cavitary lung lesions are characteristic of tuberculosis as well as strongyloidiasis, an infection caused by the roundworm Strongyloides stercoralis. These lesions are formed by the destruction of lung tissue due to the inflammation caused by the infection.

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What are gas-phase materials that have evaporated or sublimed from liquids or solids called?

Substances that are gas-phase materials that have evaporated or sublimed from liquids or solids are called mists. These are dispersed particles of liquid or solid in a gaseous medium.

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What is the purpose of a selective medium?

A selective medium discourages the growth of certain organisms while allowing the growth of the desired organism. This is achieved by incorporating specific ingredients that inhibit the growth of unwanted organisms.

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Which vaccine-preventable disease is NOT included in the mandatory basic immunization program for infants and children in the Philippines?

The mandatory basic immunization for all infants and children in the Philippines under the Mandatory Infants and Children Health Immunization Act of 2011 includes vaccines for various diseases, excluding measles. Measles is still a significant public health concern and requires targeted vaccination programs.

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What specific alpha-emitting radionuclide analysis should be conducted if gross alpha exceeds the permissible limit in drinking water?

According to the Philippine National Standards for Drinking Water (PNSDW) 2007, if the gross alpha activity in drinking water exceeds the permissible limit, analysis of total radium should be conducted. Radium is an alpha-emitting radionuclide that can be a significant contributor to gross alpha activity in water.

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What lung infection is characterized by large, ovoid cells in a lung biopsy of an 81-year-old female with a lung mass and a negative tuberculin skin test?

Histoplasmosis is a fungal infection that can cause a mass in the lungs. It is typically associated with exposure to bird droppings or soil contaminated with bat guano. The characteristic microscopic finding in histoplasmosis is the presence of large, ovoid cells.

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Latent disease

A disease in which the pathogen remains inactive for a long time before becoming active.

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Minimum slaughtering area

The minimum slaughtering area for cattle, goats, and other livestock.

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Noise level for hearing protection

The level of sound at which employees need hearing protection.

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Leading cause of death for children 5-9

The leading cause of death for children between 5 and 9 years old according to the DOH.

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Vector-borne disease

A disease spread by an insect or animal.

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Diphtheria bacteria

The bacteria responsible for causing diphtheria.

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Highway Rest Area

A facility providing services for travelers on highways.

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Cataract

Common cause of blindness caused by clouding of the lens.

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False Positive

A false positive occurs when a test result indicates a condition is present, but the person actually does not have the condition.

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Pneumoconiosis

A type of lung disease caused by inhaling dust particles, such as coal dust or silica.

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Wet Market

A type of market that sells fresh food products, particularly seafood, fruits, and vegetables, usually at wholesale prices.

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Vector

A type of animal that carries and transmits diseases from one host to another.

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Confocal Microscope

A type of microscope that uses a laser to scan a sample, providing high-resolution images. It is used to visualize and analyze detailed structures within cells and tissues.

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Light Microscope

A type of microscope that uses light and lenses to magnify objects. This is the most common type of microscope used in classrooms and laboratories.

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Electron Microscope

A type of microscope that uses electrons to magnify objects. Electron microscopes can provide much higher magnification and resolution than light microscopes.

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Fluorescence Microscope

A type of microscope that uses a beam of light to illuminate the sample, resulting in a much better image quality than a regular light microscope.

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Babesiosis

A parasitic disease caused by the protozoan Babesia microti, transmitted by ticks, typically affecting humans and other animals.

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Strep Throat

A type of bacterial infection caused by Streptococcus pyogenes, known for causing various symptoms, including sore throat, fever, and skin infections.

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Toxoplasma gondii

A single-celled parasite that can affect humans and other animals, with cats acting as the definitive host.

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Brucellosis

A type of bacterial infection caused by the bacterium Brucella, which commonly affects animals but can spread to humans through contact with infected animals or their products.

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Malassezia furfur

A type of fungal infection, primarily affecting the skin, often presenting as a scaly, itchy rash, commonly known as "dandruff."

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Syphilis

A bacterial infection caused by Treponema pallidum, a spirochete bacterium, known for its complex stages and potential to affect various organs.

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Anopheles quadrimaculatus

A specific type of mosquito, Anopheles quadrimaculatus, recognized for its role as a primary vector for transmitting malaria.

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Tuberculosis

A bacterial infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, often affecting the lungs but can spread to other organs, and is particularly serious due to its potential to cause chronic illness.

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Study Notes

Public Health Engineering Exam Results

  • The respondent's name is Andrea Ishi Derilo
  • The respondent's school is the Technological Institute of the Philippines - Quezon City
  • The exam was a first pre-board exam in Public Health Engineering.
  • The test duration was 1 hour, 44 minutes and 38 seconds; the maximum time was 3 hours
  • The score was 40% (40 out of 100 points)
  • The exam was taken on 2024-12-17.
  • Start time was 18:31
  • End time was 20:16

Exam Questions and Answers (Partial)

  • Question 1: Resident flora is absent from the: (Answer not provided)
  • Question 2: Death shall be reported to the local health officer within 48 hours and the death certificate sent to the local registrar within 30 days.
  • Question 3: All of the following skin diseases are caused by viruses except warts.
  • Question 4: Examination for undertakers and embalmers shall be conducted any day of the first week of every year.
  • Question 5: The distance of the school site from its property line to lotto outlets shall be 50 meters.
  • Question 6: Drinking Water Site Clearance will be issued by the local health authority as recommended by the EHS 102A.
  • Question 7: A fire made in a safe manner using untreated wooden materials, especially for social gatherings at night.
  • Question 8: The leading cause of morbidity according to DOH is acute respiratory infection.
  • Question 9: The vector for leishmaniasis is the sand fly.
  • Question 10: Tularemia is also known as rabbit fever.
  • Question 11: Stenographic work requires minimum illumination of 30 foot candles.
  • Question 12: A 45-year-old male presented with fever and headache and bronchial washings reveal bacteria in embryonated eggs, not selective media, likely has Corynebacterium diphtheriae infection.
  • Question 13: A unit with one or more rooms distinctly different from a hotel room, and cooking is permitted inside it.
  • Question 14: A store selling miscellaneous items is a sundry shop.
  • Question 15: Any establishment dealing in pet animals located within a commercial area should be at least 50 meters away from any food establishment.
  • Question 16: Microscopic examination of a stool sample revealing proglottids indicates the disease of tapeworm infection.
  • Question 17: Keratitis is not caused by a herpesvirus
  • Question 18: Cavitary lung lesions in patients with tuberculosis are associated with paragonimiasis.
  • Question 19: Fumes are gas-phase materials that have evaporated or sublimed.
  • Question 20: Emergency lighting systems maintain at least 0.5 foot-candle minimum intensity for 90 minutes.
  • Question 21: Differential medium is used to discourage certain organism growth without inhibiting growth of target organisms.
  • Question 22: The mandatory basic immunization for infants and children does not exclude hepatitis A.
  • Question 23: In the case of gross alpha exceeding the limit, analysis of tritium should be conducted.
  • Question 24: Among the given options, Soap is not an antiseptic.
  • Question 25: A 25-year-old male presented with headache and lesions in his right eye, with negative cultures, microscopic cysts, likely has toxoplasmosis.
  • Question 26: A cup type ear protector reduces noise levels by 10% of original sound.
  • Question 27: Trichinella spiralis is the only microorganism not transmitted by food that has been cooked and cooled, (not refrigerated).
  • Question 28: The WHO lists infections such as HIV/AIDS, Leptospirosis, Influenza, and Malaria.
  • Question 29: Market stalls inspection should be conducted weekly.
  • Question 30: An 81-year-old female with a mass in lower left lung, negative tuberculin test, is suspected of having histoplasmosis.
  • Question 31: Myxovirus is a virus widely used in living vaccines.
  • Question 32: Market stalls inspection should be conducted weekly.
  • Question 33: Female workers shall not carry more than 20 kg.
  • Question 34: The mandatory law for basic immunization is RA 8976.
  • Question 35: Hepatitis B is transmitted by fecal contamination.
  • Question 36: Sanitary Engineer will conduct the inspection and evaluation.
  • Question 37: The man ingested tapeworm eggs, which is acquired by ingesting it
  • Question 38: A post-mortem brain examination reveals sponge-like degeneration; this is Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease.
  • Question 39: The law for mandatory immunization is RA 10152.
  • Question 40: Certification for the health status of cows, carabaos, and goats is required when producing diary products.
  • Question 41: Glare is excessive luminance in vision disturbing adaptation process by excessive light.
  • Question 42: Organisms that thrive in icy waters are psychrophilic.
  • Question 43: A 15-month-old presented with difficulty swallowing, neck and arm weakness, and shortness of breath. Examination of the stool likely indicates the presence of spores and gram-positive rods, is likely has tuberculosis.
  • Question 44: Certification of health status is required for health status of cows, carabaos, and goats in dairy products.
  • Question 45: Mycoplasmal pneumonia is not classified as zoonosis.
  • Question 46: Explanation of the illness could be difference in lifestyle, genetic inheritance, or exposed length of time.
  • Question 47: Toxoplasmosis reservoir is cats.
  • Question 48: Burial private grounds should be 75 meters.
  • Question 49: A disease where a pathogen remains inactive for an extended period is called latent.
  • Question 50: 14 m2 is the minimum slaughter area for cattle, poultry, and swine..
  • Question 51: Employees working in areas with high sound levels must wear hearing protection equipment.
  • Question 52: The leading cause of mortality for children aged 5 - 9 years is dengue hemorrhagic fever.
  • Question 53: African trypanosomiasis is transmitted by a vector.
  • Question 54: The etiology of the 22-year-old American woman is Corynebacterium diphtheriae.
  • Question 55: Chapter XV of the Sanitation Code of the Philippines is related to Port, Airport, Vessel and Aircraft sanitation.
  • Question 56: Cell wall is the bacterial structure that distinguishes Gram-positive and Gram-negative.
  • Question 57: The facility on a national highway is a service station.
  • Question 58: The opacification of the normally clear lens of the eye is cataracts.
  • Question 59: Fortification is adding essential nutrients to food.
  • Question 60: Isolation separates an infected person, isolating them from others, to stop infection spread.
  • Question 61: No specific answer is given in the text, but the implied answer might be related to isolation.
  • Question 62: A false positive result is identified as a positive finding on a test but the actual result was negative.
  • Question 63: Mandatory is represented by the color blue within safety signage.
  • Question 64: No specific answer was given in the text.
  • Question 65: Crude death rate result from dividing the number of deaths during one year by the estimated mid-year population.
  • Question 66: Water samples for microbiological testing should be processed within six hours.
  • Question 67: Measles is the first disease that had an immunization
  • Question 68: Proclamation No. 40 declares every year in December, as Sight Saving Month.
  • Question 69: Pneumoconiosis is a generic name for lung issues from dust inhalation.
  • Question 70: A market selling wholesale products is a wholesale market.
  • Question 71: The minimum area for a retail water refilling station is 9.50 square meters.
  • Question 72: The residual level is 0.5-0.7 ppm.
  • Question 73: A mosquito is the vector in that transmission chain.
  • Question 74: Trachoma is not an eye infection.
  • Question 75: The section used for cleaning slaughtered animal viscera is the trippery and gutter section.
  • Question 76: No microbes in scraping from a patient's rash likely indicates a viral etiology.
  • Question 77: Giardia is not included in the Big 5 pathogens.
  • Question 78: A confocal microscope has the best magnification and resolution.
  • Question 79: The approved method using Stannous Chloride method is needed for cyanide analysis.
  • Question 80: The maximum depth designated is 3.5 feet.
  • Question 81: Viral meningitis is not a zoonosis.
  • Question 82: Class B is a section that is primarily a commercial area.
  • Question 83: Blastomycosis does not belong to the other diseases.
  • Question 84: The reservoirs and vectors for this disease are rats/mice and fleas respectively.
  • Question 85: Corynebacterium diphtheriae would likely be grown from a seven year old's throat culture sample.
  • Question 86: Definitive host for Toxoplasma gondii is cat.
  • Question 87: Psittacosis is not a category B biological agent.
  • Question 88: The positive tuberculin test does not indicate that the patient has been vaccinated against tuberculosis.
  • Question 89: Brucellosis is the diagnosis for the slaughterhouse worker's symptoms.
  • Question 90: The organism causing dandruff is Melassezia furfur.
  • Question 91: Class A water is suitable for manufacturing purposes after treatment.
  • Question 92: Anopheles quadrimaculatus is the most dangerous mosquito for malaria.
  • Question 93: The most prevalent cause of visual impairment in the Philippines is trachoma.
  • Question 94: Hydrogen is a widely occurring nonmetal element in the environment in minerals, and ingestion can cause severe vomiting, diarrhea.
  • Question 95: Treponema pallidum is the causative agent of syphilis.
  • Question 96: Gram-positive cocci are present in scabies rash.
  • Question 97: Bacillus anthracis is indicated by the presence of Gram-positive endospore-forming rods after a goat hair processing work incident in a textile mill.
  • Question 98: Crew and Gang workers are a group of persons working on shore and on board vessels,
  • Question 99: The local health officer, as recommended by the local health authority will issue the Potability Certificate.
  • Question 100: The acceptable pH range for a swimming pool is 7.4 to 7.8.

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This quiz details the results of Andrea Ishi Derilo's first pre-board exam in Public Health Engineering at the Technological Institute of the Philippines - Quezon City. It includes exam duration, score, and highlights key questions related to public health practices and regulations.

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