objective 8

Question 1

All of those factors internal and external to the client that constitute the context in which the client lives and works and that influence and are influenced by the host and agent-host interactions

Answer 1

environment

Question 2

The field of health relating to the achievement of health and wellness and the prevention of illness and injury from the exposure to physical or psychosocial environmental hazards

Answer 2

environmental health

Question 3

The scientific study of the poisonous effects of chemical

Answer 3

toxicology

Question 4

Toxic substances that cause injury, illness, or death to humans and other organisms

Answer 4

poisons

Question 5

Agent, host, and env from the classic epidemiological triangle

Answer 5

env triangle

Question 6

a causative factors, such as a biological or chemical agent, invading a susceptible host through an env favourable to producing disease

Answer 6

agent

Question 7

a living human or animal organism in which an infectious agent can exist under natural conditions

Answer 7

host

Question 8

Destruction or devastation caused by natural events
The urbanization and overcrowding of cities have increased the destruction power of both human-made and natural disasters and may contribute to human-made disasters such as wars and school violence

Answer 8

natural disasters

Question 9

Destruction or devastation caused by humans

Answer 9

human-made disasters

Question 10

what are the 4 stages of canadas emergency management framework?

Answer 10

Prevention and mitigation
Preparedness
Response
Recovery

Question 11

iss released into the
environment from a single site (e.g., a smokestack)

Answer 11

a pollutant from a point source

Question 12

is more diffuse (e.g.,
traffic, fertilizer, or pesticide runoff into waterways, or
animal waste from food production).

Answer 12

a pollutant from a nonpoint source

Question 13

is also an environmental issue and is
affected by air pollution

Answer 13

climate change

Question 14

is any process, activity, or mechanism
that removes a greenhouse gas, aerosol, or
precursor of a greenhouse gas from the
atmosphere.

Answer 14

a sink

Question 15

Assesses both the internal and external environments and
is frequently used by:
researchers to assess population health issues;
organizations to develop, evaluate, and revise programs;
and
policy makers to address social, economic, technological,
and political issues.

Answer 15

env scan

Question 16

what are the four env principles?

Answer 16

1. Everything is connected to everything else.
2. Everything has to go somewhere.
3. Impact is Proportional to Dose*
4. Today’s solution may be tomorrow’s problem

Question 17

Oversees prevention of pollution and protection of the
environment and human health.

Answer 17

canadian env protectionn act

Question 18

can range from individual to
community health assessments to partnering in a specific
environmental site assessment

Answer 18

assessment activities

Question 19

may vary in communities; one starting
point is the environmental epidemiology or toxicology unit
of the local or provincial health department or
environmental agency.

Answer 19

referral resources

Question 20

an exposure history should?

Answer 20

Identify current and past exposures
Have a preliminary goal of reducing or eliminating current
exposures
Have a long-term goal of reducing adverse health effects

Question 21

what are the mnemonics for env exposure histories?

Answer 21

I PREPARE
CH2OPD2

Question 22

what does I PREPARE stand for

Answer 22

investigate
present work
residence
environment concerns
past work
activities
activities
referrals
educate

Question 23

what does CH2OPD2 stand for

Answer 23

community
home
occupation
personal habits
diet
drugs

Question 24

carbon monoxide, dusts, moulds, dust
mites, cockroaches, pets, cleaning and personal care
products, lead, and tobacco smoke are a growing concern
because of a rise in asthma incidence

Answer 24

indoor air quality

Question 25

pollution from motor vehicles and burning fossil fuels is declining, but climate change may prove to have health consequences.

Answer 25

outdoor air quality

Question 26

contains atmosphere pollutions causing toxic substances such as aluminum to be released into the soil

Answer 26

acid rain

Question 27

involves selecting and implementing a strategy to reduce risks (e.g., preventing pollution)

Answer 27

risk management

Question 28

what are the 4 Rs for reducing env pollution?

Answer 28

reduce reuse recycle recover

Question 29

what are env health activities that CHNs could be involved in?

Answer 29

Community involvement and participation Individual and population risk assessment Risk communication Epidemiological investigations Policy development

Question 30

what are the forms CHNI can take?

Answer 30

education advocacy

Question 31

* Any human-made or natural event that causes destruction and devastation that cannot be alleviated without assistance. * The event does not need to cause injury or death in order to be considered a disaster. * Events that occur suddenly and unexpectedly. * Seldom can be fully prevented.

Answer 31

disaster

Question 32

what causes disasters?

Answer 32

Accidents Acts of war or terrorism Certain environmental conditions (climate change)

Question 33

Refers to the ongoing activities aimed at minimizing or eradicating the risk of natural or human-made disasters before the disasters occur

Answer 33

disaster prevention and mitigation

Question 34

* The degree of likelihood that a disaster will occur AND * The ability of a community to avoid or cope with potential disasters

Answer 34

disaster vulnerability

Question 35

what does disaster preparedness involve?

Answer 35

* Education * Team planning * Mock disaster events AND * A clear assignment of responsibility to health care professionals in the community to * Design plans in order to reduce community vulnerability * Develop disaster response plans * Provide training before any hazardous event

Question 36

* Families and individuals should be prepared for any type of natural or human disaster. * Health Canada and the Canadian Red Cross provide checklists and toolkits to assist families in preparing for an emergency.

Answer 36

personal preparedness

Question 37

* CHNs may be asked to respond to a disaster situation. * If they have not prepared their own plan to take care of their personal responsibilities, they may not be as able to attend to their professional responsibilities. * Sometimes CHNs who are disaster victims themselves and need to provide care to others experience considerable stress.

Answer 37

professional preparedness

Question 38

It is important for all disaster workers to work together with clearly defined roles to set up their community disaster plan before a disaster occurs.

Answer 38

community preparedness

Question 39

During disasters, people may also experience an exacerbation of an existing chronic disease, due to grief, stress, and other factors

Answer 39

disaster response

Question 40

what is the role of CHN in disaster response?

Answer 40

* Once rescue workers arrive at the scene, plans for triage should begin immediately

Question 41

The process of separating casualties and allocating treatment on the basis of the victims’ potential for survival

Answer 41

triage

Question 42

Because of their comfort in delivering aggregate health promotion, disease prevention, and emotional support, CHNs make ideal shelter managers and team members. * Shelters are generally the responsibility of the local Red Cross Chapter * Massive disasters= military may be used to set up “tent” cities for the masses who need temp shelter.

Answer 42

shelter management

Question 43

Activities that focus on rebuilding to predisaster or near-predisaster conditions and on community safety so that the risk of a reoccurrence of the disaster is reduced. This is the phase when the recovery from the physical, psychological, and financial damage begins, including cleanup, repair, and rebuilding.

Answer 43

disaster recovery