Final Exam

Question 1

Unintentional Injury

Answer 1

An injury occurring without anyone intending that harm be done

Question 2

Intentional Injury

Answer 2

An injury purposely inflicted either by the victim or another

Question 3

Disabling Injury

Answer 3

Person was disabled beyond the day of the injury

Question 4

Drug abuse vs misuse

Answer 4

Drug misuse is when you inappropriately use prescription or nonprescription drugs (basically do not take it as directed)

Drug abuse is the use of a drug when it is detrimental to ones health or well being

Question 5

Stimulants

Answer 5

Energy drinks, meth, adderall, bath salts

They all cause stimulation effects like staying focused and attentive and a high level of energy.

Question 6

Depressants

Answer 6

Barbiturates, benzo’s, hypnotics, xanax, Valium

They all slow down the CNS and can induce sleep.

Question 7

Narcotics

Answer 7

Pain relievers, morphine, codeine, Demerol, OxyContin, Lortab, Percocet, heroin, krokodil, Vicodin, dilaudid

They all relieve pain in one way or another

Question 8

Hallucinogens

Answer 8

LSD, peyote, ecstasy, ketamine, pcp

Drugs that produce profound distortions of the senses

Question 9

Synesthesia

Answer 9

Impairment of mind characterized by a sensation that senses are mixed

Question 10

Point source pollution

Answer 10

Single identifiable source, relatively easy to identify, control and treat

Question 11

Non-Point Source Pollution

Answer 11

Pollution through runoff, seepage, etc, difficult to identify, control and treat

Question 12

Average water usage

Answer 12

Average American uses 100 gallons of water daily

Question 13

Primary Wastewater Treatment

Answer 13

Screening, filtration and sedimentation. Does not remove micro organisms or organic waste

Question 14

Secondary Wastewater Treatment

Answer 14

Activated sludge removes pathogens

Water 90% clean and can be discharged into waterways

Question 15

Tertiary Wastewater Treatment

Answer 15

Involves extended settling

Final step involves disinfection with chlorination or UV radiation

Question 16

Fatal injury

Answer 16

An injury that results in one or more deaths

Question 17

Popularity of specific drugs in the US

Answer 17

Alcohol

Question 18

DARE Program

Answer 18

Drug abuse resistance education. Teaching students good decision making skills to help them lead safe and healthy lives.

Question 19

Parties within a third party payment system

Answer 19

Medicare, Medicaid, veterans administration, children’s health insurance program, military

Question 20

Managed Care

Answer 20

A system that integrates the functions of financing, insurance, delivery, and payment and uses mechanisms to control costs and utilization of services.

Question 21

Health Insurance Policy

Answer 21

A written agreement between a private insurance company and an individual group that helps

Question 22

Deductible

Answer 22

The amount you pay for an expense before your insurance will pay.

Question 23

Copayment

Answer 23

A small fee made to the insurance company at the time of a medical expense.

Question 24

Parts of Medicare

Answer 24

A: hospital insurance
B: medical insurance
C: managed care plans
D: prescription drug plans

Question 25

Mainstream Smoke

Answer 25

Smoke inhaled and exhaled by the smoker

Question 26

Sidestream smoke

Answer 26

The smoke that comes off the end of the cigarette

Question 27

Factors contributing to food borne disease outbreaks

Answer 27

Inadequate cooking temperatures, unsanitary conditions or practices at the point of service like failure to wash hands, drinking raw milk.