Public Health Final Module

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

A

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

A

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. The company that drilled the well. C. The company that built your house. D. No one, well water comes from an underground aquifer, so it clean and pure and there is no need to have it tested annually.

A

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

A

Foods that have been altered due to the carefully controlled growth of microorganisms are called a. Fermented b. Cooked c. Controlled d. Preserved

A

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. chlorine B. lead C. hexavalent chromium D. arsenic

A

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

A

On which of the following foods can Staphylococcus aureus multiply with little competition? a. salty ham b. milk c. jam d. bread

A

Sulfur dioxide is added in the production of ______________. a. wine b. beer c. brandy d. whiskey

A

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. service C. misuse D. dependence

A

What is the national standard for BAC (blood alcohol content)? A. 0.08% B. 1.5% C. 0.1% D. 0.05%

A

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? A. MCL B. MCLG C. MRDL D. AL

A

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

A

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

A

Which of the following is most likely to grow at refrigerator temperatures? a. psychrophiles b. mesophile c. thermophiles d. acidophiles

A

Which of the following organisms may grow at pH 3.5? a. Fungi and lactic acid bacteria b. Clostridium and lactic acid bacteria c. Streptococcus and lactic acid bacteria d. Clostridium and Streptococcus

A

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

B

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

B

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

B

Food that is altered resulting in undesirable consequences is called: a. Fermented b. Spoiled c. Preserved d. Controlled

B

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 melted glaciers. B. It comes from municipal water supplies. C. It is collected and bottled from natural springs. D. It is collected and bottled from underground aquifers.

B

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

B

Which of the following is not considered an extrinsic factor for food spoilage? a. degree of processing b. ethanol content c. storage packaging d. storage temperature e. amount of preservatives

B

Which of the following methods of preserving food is considered commercial sterilization? a. gamma radiation b. canning c. filtration d. drying

B

All of the following are community consequences of drug abuse EXCEPT: A. epidemics of sexually transmitted diseases. B. unnecessary burden on healthcare systems. C. scholastic failure. D. greater need for emergency medical services.

C

Foodborne intoxication is also commonly called: a. Food fermentation b, Food infection c. Food poisoning. d. Food preservation.

C

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

C

Of the water treatment technologies listed below, which one is the most commonly encountered home water filter in use today? A. Solid block carbon filters B. KDF resin C. Granulated activated carbon filters D. Reverse osmosis (RO)

C

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

C

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. 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. 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. none of the above.

C

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

C

The inappropriate use of a legally prescribed and purchased drug like adderall is defined as: A. physical drug dependence. B. drug abuse. C. drug misuse. D. None of the answers listed are correct.

C

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

C

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

C

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

C

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

C

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

D

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

D

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. schools only. B. govrnment buildings. C. retroactive replacement of all plumbing in older homes. D. new home construction.

D

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

D

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

D

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

D

Which of the following organisms can grow at a lower water activity than most spoilage bacteria? a. most yeasts b. Pseudomonas sp c. Streptococcus pyogenes d. Staphylococcus aureus

D

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

E

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

E

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

E

Which of the following is NOT part of the production of wine? a. starter cultures b. clarification c. must d. sulfur dioxide e. malting

E

T/F 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.

False

T/F Physcial dependence on drugs means that discontinued use will result in clinical illness.

True