Public Health Final (3)

Binge drinking for men is considered having how many drinks or more in a row? A. 4 or more. B. 3 or more. C. 5 or more. D. 2 or more

5 or more.

SF/ANSI 42 Aesthetic Effects, a filter rated Class I for chlorine removal removes what percentage of chlorine from the water being filtered? A. There are no rating for chlorine removal. B. 50-74% chlorine removal. C. 25-49% chlorine removal. D. 75% or greater chlorine removal.

75% or greater chlorine removal.

The Synar Amendment is a federal law that required states to set the minimum legal age for purchasing tobacco products at _________ years of age (YOA) and require states to enforce this law. A. 21 B. 18 C. 10 D. 16

A. 21

Based on the discussion in class, who is responsible for ensuring that well water is safe to drink annually? A. You, the home owner. B. No one, well water comes from an underground aquifer, so it clean and pure and there is no need to have it tested annually. C. The company that drilled the well. D. The company that built your house.

A. You, the home owner.

Which of the following contributes to individual variability in motivation and behavior? A. Personality B. Environment C. Cognitions D. All choices are correct E. Demongraphics

All choices are correct

Which of the following can cause well water, groundwater and aquifer contamination? A. Broken sewer lines and storm water runoff. B. Defective malfunctioning septic tank systems. C. All items listed can cause these types of groundwater, aquifer and well water contamination. D. Fertilizer, pesticides and herbicides used in agriculture including those used on your lawns.

All items listed can cause these types of groundwater, aquifer and well water contamination.

Limiting the activity of microbes in food can be accomplished by pasteurization cold storage lowering the pH All of the choices are correct

All of the choices are correct

The aw of a food product reflects which of the following? A. Acidity of the food. B. Presence of antimicrobial constituenys such as lysozyme. C. Nutrient content. D. Amount of water available. E. Storage atmosphere.

Amount of water available.

MADD,AA, and SADD are examples of what type of program? A. workplace-based drug education programs. B. Voluntary health agencies. C. state education program. D. There are no correct answers among the choices.

B. Voluntary health agencies.

Drugs that reduce pain and numb the senses are: A. depressants. B. narcotics. C. hallucingogens. D. stimulants.

B. narcotics

Why is there no one all-emcompassing theory of behavior? A. Behavior cannot be predicted. B. Behavior is too complex and variable, and it cannot be predicted. C. Behavior is too complex and variable. D. Behavior is different for each person. E. There is no need for one.

Behavior is too complex and variable, and it cannot be predicted. (this was wrong)

Starter cultures accomplish which of the following? modifying the flavor of a food increasing the acidity of a food producing consistent fermentation Both A and B are correct. Both B and C are correct.

Both A and B are correct

Which of the following is an internal characteristic of motivation? A. Cognitions B. Personality C. Both personality and cognitions D. Reinforcement E. Opportunity

Both personality and cognitions

Which of the following is a type of ionizing radiation? A. Visible light B. Sound C. Ultraviolet light (UV) D. Heat

C. Ultraviolet light (UV)

All of the home treatment technologies discussed in class preform better with which technology being used for pretreatment? A. Carbon filters B. UV light C. Ozonation D. Reverse Osmosis

Carbon filters

Which of the following is the basis for developmental theory? A. Concerned with how personality matures with aging. B. Largely focused on adulthood. C. Concerned with unconscious thoughts. D. Is about basic needs like food.

Concerned with how personality matures with aging

What is the major source of lead in household drinking water? A. Erosion of natural deposits found in soil that enter water reservoirs, lakes, and rivers. B. Runoff from orchards. C. Byproduct of drinking water disinfection processes. D. Corrosion of household plumbing systems.

Corrosion of household plumbing systems.

What is a generally minimum pH for growth and toxin produciton by Clostridium botulinum and other foodborne patogens? A. 3.8 B. 2.0 C. 6.5 D. 4.5 E. 7.0

D. 4.5

How can people self-manage their behavior? A. Meditate B. Both ignore stimuli and certain contexts. C. Turn off the TV. D. Avoid certain contexts. E. Ignore stimuli.

D. Avoid certain contexts.

Which of the following is true about personality? A. Is fully inherited. B. Does not change after puberty. C. Is modified by experience. D. Determines that a person is either thinking or feeling.

D. Determines that a person is either thinking or feeling.

Discontinuing use of a drug that results in clinical illness is defined as which of the following? A. Physical desire. B. Psychological desire. C. Psychological dependance. D. Physical depemdance.

D. Physical depemdance.

Nicotine is a psychoactive and additive drug. A. Depends on how much you use. B. It is only psychoactive. It has no additive aspects associated with it. C. Varies with each individual using it. D. Yes it is both psychoactive and additive.

D. Yes it is both psychoactive and additive.

The most abused illicit drug in the United States is: A. alcohol. B. tobacco. C. cocaine. D. marijuana.

D. marijuana *it says illicit and marijuana is still federally illegal

Which organism causes foodborne intoxication? A. Campylobacter species B. Salmonella species C. Shiga toxin-producing E. coli D. Lactobacillus species E. Staphylococcus aureus

E. Staphylococcus aureus

Which agency regulated bottled water? A. WHO B. FDA C. CDC D. EPA

FDA

Which agency regulates home drinking water technologies? A. WHO B. FDA C. EPA D. none of the above.

FDA

Which federal agency has the mission to "support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover form, and mitigate all hazards"? A. FEMA B. American Red Cross C. EPA D. CDC

FEMA

Natural environmental events which can harm public health include the release of radioactive materials from a nuclear power plant. True False

False

Nicotine is NOT a psychoactive and additive drug. True False

False

Foodborne intoxication is also commonly called: Food fermentation Food infection Food poisoning. Food preservation.

Food poisoning.

Of the water treatment technologies listed below, which one is the most commonly encountered home water filter in use today?

Granulated activated carbon filters

Theory consists of which of the following? A. Analyses of data. B. Hypothesized relationships. C. Research-based understandings of reality. D. Agreed-upon reality.

Hypothesized relationships.

The bottle of water you purchased at the grocery is labeled "purified water". What does that mean as to the source of the water? A. It is collected and bottled from natural springs. B. It comes from municipal water supplies. C. It is collected and bottled from underground aquifers. D. It is collected and bottled from melted glaciers.

It comes from municipal water supplies.

Which of the following is true about cognitive psychology? A. It is concerned about the relationship between beliefs and attitudes. B. It describes what information is important for behavior. C. It is concerned with information processing. D. It is based on information. E. It is concerned about consistency between knowledge and beliefs.

It is concerned with information processing.

Which of the following microorganisms associated with food poisoning thrives in cold storage? E. coli Salmonella Listeria monocytogenes Clostridium botulinum Shigella

Listeria monocytogenes

When reading your federally mandated "water quality consumer confidence report" which value is the most important as it states the required minimum values under the "Clean Water Act" for water quality and safety?

MCL

What is the advantage of solid block carbon filters over granulated activated carbon filters? A. Minimum activated carbon so they become saturated quickly. B. Mechanical straining and chemical bonding. C. Channeling and decreased contact time. D. Effectiveness decreases rapidly.

Mechanical straining and chemical bonding.

Which group of organisms most commonly spoils breads, fruits, jams, jelly, and dried foods?

Molds Molds. Molds are a fungi however yeats are also fungi but molds can grown with lower aw and pH.

Which agency certifies home drinking water treatment systems? A. NSF B. FDA C. WHO D. EPA

NSF

Which of the following is the largest institution in the world devoted to drug abuse research? A. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Setrives Administraion (SAMHSA). B. National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). C. Bureau of Alochol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosive (ATF), D. Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP).

National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA).

Response controlled by consequences

Operant

How does learning from experience occur? A. Reinforcement is the product of stimuli. B. People avoid negative consequences. C. Behavior is reinforced or not. D. The environment rewards good behavior. E. People store past experience in cognitive memories.

People store past experience in cognitive memories.

Choose the most important job of a water utility: A. Building and maintaining water storage tanks for water treatment plants. B. Protecting public health by ensuring that water is safe to drink and use. C. Ensuring public safety by posting "not potable" signs near treated water. D. Pumping water from source to the utility and maintaining the pumping equipment.

Protecting public health by ensuring that water is safe to drink and use.

Which of the following genera is used in the produciton of all of theses, bread, wine, and beer? A. Saccharomyces B. Pseudomonas C. Streptococcus D. Staphylococcus E. Lactobacillus

Saccharomyces

Which of the following is NOT one of the four FDA classicfications for water based on their source? A. Artesian water B. Sparkling water C. Spring water D. Well water

Sparkling water

Food that is altered resulting in undesirable consequences is called: Fermented Spoiled Preserved Controlled

Spoiled

Bottled water sold as "Spring Water" must meet which criteria listed below by the regulatory agency? A. Spring water must have a defined amount of essential minerals occurring naturally in the water at it's source. B. Spring water comes from a full confined underground aquifer that has been tapped to pump out the water. C. Spring water must flow naturally to the surface from an underground aquifer. D. Spring water must flow naturally to the surface from an underground aquifer that stands at full capacity (i.e. at the top of the aquifer).

Spring water must flow naturally to the surface from an underground aquifer.

Which of the following organisms can grow at a lower water activity than most spoilage bacteria?

Staphylococcus aureus

As a home owner with a well as your water source, which needs to be tested annually? A. MTBE and BTEX B. Pesticides C. Hardness and pH D. Total coliforms and arsenic

Total coliforms and arsenic

Complex disasters result when a natural disaster escalates an ongoing crisis. For example the heating and water shortages and housing damage caused during the 2021 winter storms in Texas. True False

True

Factors or conditions in the environment that increase the risk of human injury, disease, or death are environmental hazards. True False

True

The state of Texas is a no refusal state for BAC (blood alcohol content) testing if you are pulled over for suspected DWI.

True

True or False? The EPA regulates the registration and labeling of pesticides. True False

True

With the thinning of the stratospheric ozone layer the quantity of UV-B radiation reaching the earth has been increasing. True False

True

Consumer Confidence Reports contain lists of regulated contaminants, unregulated contaminants and secondary constituents. Which one is regulated by individual states? A. All of the above B. Regulated contaminants C. Unregulated contaminants D. Secondary constituents

Unregulated contaminants

As discussed in class the CDC recommends which type of technology while hiking, camping, and traveling? A. Water filters B. Iodine treatment C. Chlorine treatment D. Water purifiers

Water purifiers

The Project ALERT ,program is designed to be implemented in what system? A. Schools B. Hospitals C. Health departments D. Jails

a. Schools

Use of a drug when it is detrimental to one's health or well-being is defined as which of the following? A. abuse B. dependence C. misuse D. service

abuse

Which of the following is an antimicrobial compound found in garlic? sulfur dioxide whey allicin sorbic acid benzoic acid

allicin

Rennin is a starter substance for making bread rise. a by-product of bacterial fermentation that enhances the flavor of meat. an enzyme used to make cheese. a toxin produced in spoiled food. a fungal product that inhibits bacterial growth.

an enzyme used to make cheese

Socialization is the process of: A. being like your friends. B. being influenced by others. C. informing others about their behaviors. D. being like your friends and being influenced by others. E. being affected by opinion leadership.

being influenced by others

What one thinks is true

belief

Which of the following human diseases can be transmitted from animals to humans by consuming contaminated milk? brucellosis and tuberculosis brucellosis and tularemia Anthrax and tuberculosis brucellosis and anthrax

brucellosis and tuberculosis

All of the following are personal consequences of drug abuse EXCEPT: A. suicide. B. burden on the healthcare system. C. marital instability/family problems. D. risk of infectious disease.

burden on the healthcare system.

Use of a drug when it is detrimental to one's health or well-being is "drug: A. service B. dependence. C. abuse. D. misuse.

c. abuse *misuse is taking a necessary medication without following correct prescription; i.e. taking migraine medicine someone is prescribed or taking more than prescribed or taking when not in pain

Which of the following methods of preserving food is considered commercial sterili zation?

canning

Which of the following methods of preserving food is considered commercial sterilization? gamma radiation canning filtration drying

canning

From class based on mandated "Water Quality Consumer Confidence Reports" for public water supplies, which of the items listed below reacts with organic solids to form THMs (trihalomethanes)? A. arsenic B. chlorine C. hexavalent chromium D. lead

chlorine

Information is important to behavior becuase it: A. is always correct. B. does not need to be accurate. C. creates cognitive dissonance. D. is the same as beliefs. E. is new.

creates cognitive dissonance.

Sugar and salt act as preservatives by producing oils that inhibit bacterial growth. killing endospores. disrupting microbial membranes. drawing water out of food. inhibiting bacterial enzymes.

drawing water out of food.

The inappropriate use of a legally prescribed and purchased drug like adderall is defined as:

drug misuse

Which of the following is not considered an extrinsic factor for food spoilage? degree of processing storage packaging amount of preservatives storage temperature ethanol content

ethanol content

All bottled water companies create "Sparkling" water by adding CO2 to purified water (much like a soda stream) and then sell it to consumers commercially as sparkling water. This is allowed under federally regulated guidelines. True False

false

Which of the following organisms may grow at pH 3.5? Fungi and lactic acid bacteria Clostridium and lactic acid bacteria Streptococcus and lactic acid bacteria Clostridium and Streptococcus

fungi and lactic acid bacteria

Beliefs are: A. the same as knowledge. B. the same as knowledge and are more important than attitudes. C. influenced by information. D. the same as information. E. more important than attitude

influenced by information.

Group membership is important on motivatiopn and behavior because it: A. is determined by family. B. includes our cultural heritage and is determined by family. C. is a socializing influence. D. wincludes our cultural heritage. E. isan important part of human development.

is a socializing influence.

Culture is a poweerful influence on behavior because: A. it is not easily defined. B. it is not easily defined and it is different for everyone. C. it is part of our identities. D. everyone has a culture. E. it is different for everyone.

it is part of our identities

Culture is a powerful influence on behavior because:

it is part of our identities.

Social selection is the process of: A. making friends who are not like you. B. making friends. C. making friends who are like you and because they agree with you. D. being like your friends. E. making friends because they agree with you.

making friends who are like you and because they agree with you

Which of the following is NOT part of the production of wine? sulfur dioxide clarification must malting starter cultures

malting

Tendency toward certain behavior

motivation

The activity of microbes during fermentation can perform all of the following functions EXCEPT: destroy pathogenic microbes. preserve food. neutralize toxins. add nutritional value to food in the form of vitamins or other nutrients. enhance the flavor and smell of food.

neutralize toxins.

In 2020 the EPA published the final regulation "Use of Lead Free Pipes, Fittings, Fixtures, Solder and Flux for drinking water." This new rule will reduce lead in drinking water for: A. new home construction. B. retroactive replacement of all plumbing in older homes. C. govrnment buildings. D. schools only.

new home construction.

The EPA defines a public water system as: A. provides water for human consumption through conveyances of only groundwater to at least 15 service connections or regularly serves at least 25 individuals. B. none of the above. C. provides water for human consumption through conveyances (such as pipe, ditch or hose) to at least 15 service connections or regularly serves at least 25 individuals. D. provides water for human consumption through conveyances of only surface water sources to at least 15 service connections or regularly serves at least 25 individuals.

provides water for human consumption through conveyances (such as pipe, ditch or hose) to at least 15 service connections or regularly serves at least 25 individuals.

Which of the following is most likely to grow at refrigerator temperatures? psychrophiles mesophile thermophiles acidophiles

psychrophiles

On which of the following foods can Staphylococcus aureus multiply with little competition? salty ham milk jam bread

salty ham

The fungus Aspergillus oryzae is involved in the production of kimchi. chocolate. sauerkraut. soy sauce. coffee.

soy sauce.

Cocaine is a : A. depressant. B. narcotic. C. stimulant. D. hallucinogen.

stimulant

All of the following factors would increase the chances of food spoiling EXCEPT: fortified food. a neutral pH. the production of benzoic acid. grinding food. increased water activity.

the production of benzoic acid.

Highly perishable foods exhibit all of the following characteristics EXCEPT: they are unprotected by rinds or coverings. they need to be kept cold. they are high in nutrients. they are moist. they can be stored in sealed containers without spoiling even if the can is opened.

they can be stored in sealed containers without spoiling even if the can is opened.

Physcial dependence on drugs means that discontinued use will result in clinical illness. True False

true

The abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs are considered one of the nation's top community health problems. True False

true

Measurement of a construct

variable

MADD, AA, and SADD are examples of: A. voluntary health agencies. B. None of the answers listed are correct. C. workplace-based drug education programs. D. state education programs.

voluntary health agencies.

Which of the following is considered an intrinsic factor for food spoilage? water content storage temperature degree of processing

water content

Sulfur dioxide is added in the production of ______________. wine beer brandy whiskey

wine

In the brewing process, the sugar and nutrient extract obtained by soaking germinated grain in warm water is called: A. wort. B. hops. C. baker's yeast. D. malt. E. must.

wort.