PCM 3RD BIMEX Flashcards by SALI BABY

What will be the colour code when the value of air quality indices is 55-99?

A. Purple (very healthy )
B. Unhealthy for sensitive groups (orange)
C. Good (green)
D. Moderate (yellow)

D. Moderate (yellow)

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When air pollutants reaches harmful levels it can result to acute health such as the
following except

A. Shortness of breath
B. Increase incidence of colds
C. Emphysema
D. Burning eyes

C. Emphysema

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Haze or fog formed primarily by sulphur dioxide and suspended particles from burning coals

A. Brown smog
B. Gray smog
C. Photochemical smog
D. All are correct

B. Gray smog

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naturally occurring gas that seep into a home from surrounding soil and is the number one cause of lung cancer among non-smokers

A. Radon
B. Formaldehyde
C. Biologic pollutants
D. Asbestos

A. Radon

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One of these is the major source of outdoor air pollution

A. Fireplace
B. Waste incinerator
C. Dry cleaning facilities
D. Transportation

D. Transportation

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One of these pollutants is not in the form of a gas

A. Carbon monoxide
B. Ground level ozone
C. Particulate matter
D. Nitrogen dioxide

C. Particulate matter

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An indoor air pollutant which can be associated with allergic reaction and respiratory
difficulties like asthma

A. Mold
B. Environmental tobacco smoke
C. Volatile organic compounds
D. Asbestos

A. Mold

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All of these pollutants are called criteria pollutants and are known to be harmful to health And the environment except

A. Particulates
B. Ozone
C. Lead
D. Carbon dioxide

D. Carbon dioxide

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highly toxic gas most of which is produced in motor vehicles exhaust and it interferes
with oxygen carrying capacity of the blood and harmful to patients with cardiovascular
disease.

A. Nitrogen oxides
B. Lead
C. Carbon monoxide
D. Carbon dioxide

C. Carbon monoxide

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Industrial smog

A. Formed when air pollutant interact with sunlight
B. Formed when primary air pollutants react with sunlight
C. Emanates directly from transportation and industrial plants
D. Formed primarily by sulphur dioxide and suspended particles from the burning of coal

D. Formed primarily by sulphur dioxide and suspended particles from the burning of coal

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Waste that consists of tissue, organs, body parts and husan foetuses are called

A. Pharmaceutical wastes
B. Infectious wastes
C. Pathological wastes
D. Clinical wastes

C. Pathological wastes

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Wastes segregation is colour coding of hospital waste bins. Pathological wastes is
coloured

A. Black
B. Green
C. Orange
D. Yellow

D. Yellow

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Air pollutant emanating directly from transportation, power, industrial plants are called

A. Secondary pollutant
B. Primary pollutant
C. Air pollutant
D. Water pollutant

B. Primary pollutant

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Contaminants or pollutants that originate from natural source are the following except

A. Dust storm
B. Forest fires
C. Volcanic eruptions
D. Mobile source

D. Mobile source

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Considered beneficial in the stratosphere because it screens out UV radiation

A. Ozone 1
B. Ozone 2
C. Ozone 3
D. Ozone 4

C. Ozone 3

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Our health is affected by the quality of our environment except

A. Air we breathe
B. Water we drink
C. Food we eat
D. None of the above

D. None of the above

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Which among these contaminants or pollutants originate from natural sources?

A. Motor vehicles
B. Power plants
C. Volcanic eruptions
D. Factories

C. Volcanic eruptions

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Considered as minor sources of outdoor air pollution

A. Transportation
B. Wood and coal burning stood
C. Electric power plants
D. None of the above

B. Wood and coal burning stood

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A toxic metal that can damage the nervous system, blood and kidneys proving a special
risk to the development of the children’s intellectual abilities

A. Lead
B. Nitrogen oxides
C. Carbon monoxide
D. Sulphur dioxide

A. Lead

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Water in streams, rivers, lakes and reservoirs are called

A. Ground water
B. Surface water
C. Aquifer
D. Recreational water

B. Surface water

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One of these is not a characteristic of point source pollution
A. Examples are pipes, ditch and culverts
B. Release of pollutants from a factory or sewage treatment plant
C. Pollutants can be traced to the single identifiable source
D. Examples are the run-off water from cities, highways and farms resulting from rain
events

D. Examples are the run-off water from cities, highways and farms resulting from rain
events

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All of these are water borne bacteria that are biological pallutants of water except
A. ESchrichia coli
B. Salmonella typhi
C. Giardia lamblia
D. Shigella

C. Giardia lamblia

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Leading cause of WBDO associated with recreational water exposures
A. Bacteria
B. Viruses
C. Parasites
D. Chemical/Toxins

C. Parasites

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Leading cause of WBDO associated with drinking water
A. Parasites
B. Bacteria
C. Viruses
D. Chemicals

B. Bacteria

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Disease agent identified in the WBDO that occurred in Milwaukee, Wisconsin was A. Legionella B. Salmonella C. E. coli D. Cryptosporidium parvum

D. Cryptosporidium parvum

Steps in the water treatment for domestic use A. Coagulation, Disinfection, Flocculation, Filtration B. Coagulation, Flocculation, Filtration, Disinfection C. Coagulation, Filtration, Flocculation, Disinfection D. Coagulation, Flocculation, Disinfection, Filtration

B. Coagulation, Flocculation, Filtration, Disinfection

In the year 2011- 2012 the most commonly reported agent that causes FOOD BORNE DISEASE OUTBREAK was A. Salmonella B. Norovirus C. Cholera vibrio coma D. Legionella

B. Norovirus

Möst commonly reported agent that causes the FBDO in the year 2011 and 2012 was A. Clostridium perfringens B. E. coli C. Campylobacter D. Salmonella

D. Salmonella

Most common chemical that causes the FBDO in the year 2011-2012 was A. Pesticides B. Ciguatoxin C. Scombroid toxin D. Mushroom toxin

C. Scombroid toxin

A Most common contaminant associated with home canned vegetables A. E. coli B. Salmonella C. Clostridium botulinum D. Clostridium perfringens

C. Clostridium botulinum

Most common category generated by the municipal solid waste are A. Food scraps B. Plastics C. Metals D. Papers

D. Papers

Collecting, sorting and processing of materials that would otherwise be considered as wastes A. Source reduction B. Reuse C. Recycle D. All are correct

C. Recycle

Major source of lead intake for adults is occupational exposure through A. Topical B. Direct contact C. Oral D. Inhalation

D. Inhalation

Rocky Mountain Spotted fever is caused by a Rickettsia and the vector is a A. Tick B. Flea C. Mosquito D. Lice

A. Tick

Zika disease transmitted by a mosquito is caused by a A. BacteriA B. Virus C. Protozoa D. Helminths

B. Virus

Most serious skin cancer caused by UV radiation A. Malignant melanoma B. Basal cell carcinoma C. Squamous cell carcinoma D. Bronchogenic carcinoma

A. Malignant melanoma

Occupational respiratory disorders are the result of the inhalation of toxic substances present in the workplace and the most commonly reported occupational respiratory disease is A. Asbestosis B. Silicosis C. Coal worker's pneumoconiosis D. Work related asthma

D. Work related asthma

RA 9003 Act of 2000 is about A. Environmental Waste Management B. Ecological Solid Waste management C. Occupational Health Management D. All are correct

B. Ecological Solid Waste management

RA 8749 of 1999 is about the A. The Philippine Clean Air Act B. The Philippine Clean Water Act C. The Sanitation Code of the Philippines D. Toxic and Hazardous Act

A. The Philippine Clean Air Act

An injury causing any restriction of normal activity beyond the day of the injury's occurrence is called A. Disabling injury B. Fatal injury C. Intentional injury D. Unintentional injury

A. Disabling injury

Most common injury deaths is A. Suicide B. Homicide C. Unintentional D. Murder

C. Unintentional

Highest Years Potential Life Lost before 75 years old per 100,000 populations A. Injury B. Cancer C. Heart disease D. Stroke

B. Cancer

Highest number of deaths is caused by A. Cancer B. Injury C. Heart disease D. Stroke

C. Heart disease

Leading cause of unintentional deaths in 2014 is A. Motor vehicle crashes B. Falls C. Drowning D. Poisoning

D. Poisoning

Leading cause of deaths in all age groups from 1 to 44 years old A. Unintentional injuries B. Cancer C. Heart disease D. Lower Respiratory tract diseases

A. Unintentional injuries

Aged of the drivers that were almost 4x as likely to die from vehicular crashes A. Drivers aged 75 years old and older B. Drivers 85 years old and older C. Drivers 65 years old and older D. Drivers 25 to 35 years old

B. Drivers 85 years old and older

Most common cause of deaths resulting from unintentional injury among adult aged 65 years old and over is A. Motor vehicle crashes B. Poisoning C. Suffocation D. Falls

D. Falls

Most dangerous area within the home is in the A. Stairways B. Bathroom C. Swimming pools D. Kitchen

D. Kitchen

Majority of all casualties due to injury occurs in the A. Street and highways B. Workplace C. Sport facility, recreation areas D. School/child care center

A. Street and highways

Unintentional injury related deaths occurs highest in the A. Public places B. Workplace C. Home D. Motor vehicles

C. Home

Founding father of modern injury prevention research A. William Haddon Jr. B. John A. Gordon C. Hugh Dehaven D. Alexander Hamilton

A. William Haddon Jr.

A community approach to the prevention of unintentional injuries like conducting a school fire drill A. Correcting the hazard B. Education C. Regulation D. Litigation

B. Education

Highest injury rates for both males and females that resulted to Emergency room visits were among the A. 15 to 24 years of age B. 25 to 34 years of age C. 35 to 44 years of age D. $5 to 54 years of age

A. 15 to 24 years of age

Most common types of intentional injuries A. Rapes B. Suicides C. Homicides D. Assaults

D. Assaults

Which one is not an example of an unintentional injury? A. Homicide B. Poisonings C. Motor Vehicle crashes D. Falls

A. Homicide

Which one is an example of Prevention and Control Tactics the purpose is to prevent the accumulation of the injury producing agent which is the ENERGY. A. Reduce speed limit to decrease motor vehicle injuries B. Use of automobile safety belts C. Place a barrier between the host and the agent D. Separate the host from potentially dangerous source of energy

A. Reduce speed limit to decrease motor vehicle injuries

Highest suicides rates for any population subgroup occurs in A. Young people at 15 to 24 years of age B. Men 65 years of age and older C. People ages 35 to 44 years old D. Women aged 15 to 24 years of age

B. Men 65 years of age and older

Failure of a parent or guardian to care for or otherwise to provide the necessary subsistence for a child A. Child Abuse B. Child Neglect C. Child maltreatment D. All are correct

B. Child Neglect

Percentage of child fatalities resulting from maltreatment by age is highest among the A. Less than 1 year of age B. 1 year of age C. 2 years of age D. 3 years of age

A. Less than 1 year of age

Risk factors for women who are likely to experience intimate partner violence except A. Family income above 25,000 U.S. dollars per year B. Being 18 to 34 years of age C. Living alone in a house with children D. Living with someone who uses alcohol or other drugs

A. Family income above 25,000 U.S. dollars per year

Prevention and control of unintentional injuries in the workplace that involves surveillance and monitoring of the workplace for injuries and illness A. Anticipation B. Evaluation C. Control D. Recognition

D. Recognition

Majority of those killed during motor vehicle crashes are A. Passengers B. Motorcycle riders C. Pedestrians D. Drivers

D. Drivers

The age range of 10 to 19 years of age refers to A. Adolescents B. Young adults C. Older persons D. Youth

A. Adolescents

The mean life expectancy for adult females in the Philippines in the year 2010 is A. 66 years old B. 71 years old C. 56 years old D. 75 years old

B. 71 years old

The two leading causes of death among filipino males aged 25 to 59 years old in the Philippines in the year 2005 are A. Cardiovascular disease and malignant neoplasms B. Cardiovascular disease and diabetes mellitus C. Cardiovascular disease and accidents/injuries D. Cardiovascular disease and COPD's

A. Cardiovascular disease and malignant neoplasms

What do you call the use of drug when it is detrimental to one's health? A. Drug misuse B. Drug dependence C. Drug abuse D. Psychoactive drugs

C. Drug abuse

What do you call those persons whose ages fall between 15 and 24 years old? A. Adolescence B. Youth C. Young people D. Adult

B. Youth

The only disease that has higher percentage among females than among males among the 10 leading causes of mortality is A. Goiter B. HIV/AIDS C. Cardiovascular disease D. Poisoning

A. Goiter

The most common malignancies with preponderance among females aged 25-55 years old in the Philippines A. Malignant neoplasms of the breast B. Malignant neoplasms of the uterus C. Malignant neoplasms of the cervix D. Malignant neoplasms of the ovaries

A. Malignant neoplasms of the breast

Following statements are true for adolescents and young adult except A. Period of life from puberty to maturity B. Period of transition from childhood to adulthood C. Hormonal changes D. None of the above

D. None of the above

The top 4 leading types of cancer in men and women are the following except A. Lung cancer B. Breast cancer C. Colorectal cancer D. Uterine cancer

D. Uterine cancer

The start of the normal breast cancer screening by mammography should be ages of A. 40-44 years old B. 45 - 54 years old C. 55 and older age group D. 20 - 30 years old

A. 40-44 years old

The leading cause of deaths of ages 65 years and over in year 2016 is A. Respiratory disease like pneumonia B. Disease of the circulatory system C. Malignancy D. Injury and poisoning

B. Disease of the circulatory system

Which of these behaviours does not contribute to violence? A. Driving after drinking alcohol B. Carrying a weapon C. Having been force to have sexual intercourse D. Bullying

A. Driving after drinking alcohol

The type of cancer that has the highest survival rates due to community awareness and the availability of diagnostic screening tests A. Breast cancer B. Colorectal cancer C. Lung cancer D. Prostate cancer

A. Breast cancer

These statements are true except A. Women who lose a spouse through death or divorce are most likely to remarry than men in the same situation B. Most older men have a spouse for assistance whereas most women do not C. Older women are more likely to be widowed than older men D. Older women are more likely to live alone than older men

A. Women who lose a spouse through death or divorce are most likely to remarry than men in the same situation

All of these attributes are the personal consequences of drug abuse except A. Unnecessary deaths and economic losses B. Underachievement at school work C. Risk of infectious diseases D. Marital instability

A. Unnecessary deaths and economic losses

The most abuse drug is A. Nicotine in cigarette B. Alcohol C. Cocaine D. Amphetamine

B. Alcohol

The most abused drug in the United States of America A. Opium B. Marijuana C. Morphine D. Alcohol

B. Marijuana

The most common sexually transmitted disease in the USA among 15-24 years old is A. HIV/AIDS B. Chlamydia C. Gonorrhea D. Syphilis

B. Chlamydia

Leading cause of death for young people 10-24 years old A. Homicide B. Suicide C. Cancer D. Unintentional injuries

D. Unintentional injuries

Leading cause of cancer deaths and the most preventable type for both men and women A. Colorectal cancer B. Lung cancer C. Breast cancer D. Prostate cancer

B. Lung cancer

Drinking too much alcohol has the greatest risk for A. Diabetes mellitus B. Heart disease C. Liver cirrhosis D. Tuberculosis

C. Liver cirrhosis

At present the life expectancy among males in the Philippine population is A. 66 years old B. 60 years old C. 70 years old D. 75 years old

A. 66 years old

When the person reaches the age of 65 to 74 years old it is called A. Middle old B. Old Old C. Young old D. Very old

C. Young old

RA 10645 is about A. Expanded Senior Citizen's Act B. Is an amendment of RA 7432 C. An act previously mandating PhilHeath for all senior citizens D. All are correct

C. An act previously mandating PhilHeath for all senior citizens

The leading cause of death rates for adult's ages 45 to 64 years old is A. Heart disease B. Unintentional injuries C. Liver disease D. Malignancy

D. Malignancy

The top 3 leading cause of death among older persons in the Philippines in year 2005 are the following A. Cardiovascular disease, pneumonia and malignant neoplasms B. Cardiovascular disease, malignant neoplasms and COPD C. Cardiovascular disease, pneumonia and tuberculosis D. Cardiovascular disease, malignant neoplasms and diabetes mellitus

A. Cardiovascular disease, pneumonia and malignant neoplasms

The overall health status of these age groups could be improved by reducing the prevalence of high behaviours such as the following except A. Cigarette smoking B. Excessive alcohol consumption C. Physical inactivity D. Making the environment health enhancing

D. Making the environment health enhancing

The type of drug with the highest estimated number of deaths per year attributed to it is A. Alcohol B. Tobacco C. Illicit drugs D. Amphetamine

B. Tobacco

Tar is the content found in filters of cigarettes. The following are the effects of tar except A. Source of carcinogenicity B. Raises blood pressure and heart rate C. Contribute to lung disease through their tendency to damage the cilia D. Provides flavour in cigarette smoke

B. Raises blood pressure and heart rate

A physiological state in which discontinued drug use results in illness A. Psychological dependence B. Physical dependence C. Pathological dependence D. Biochemical dependence

B. Physical dependence

Environmental risk factors both psychological and social that influence the use of and abuse of alcohol and other drugs except A. Personal factors B. Home and family life C. Genetic factors D. School and peer groups

C. Genetic factors

Tobacco used increases the risk for the following diseases except A. Lung cancer B. Chronic Obstructive lung disease C. Stroke D. Dyslipidemia

D. Dyslipidemia

One of these drugs is not a PROHIBITED one A. Heroin B. Cocaine C. Methaqualone D. Mescaline

C. Methaqualone

What is the name of the Oriental poppy plant where the opium comes from A. Cannabis sativa B. Erythoxolyn coca C. Papaverum somniferum D. Penicillium notatum

C. Papaverum somniferum

All of these are club drugs because they are usually encountered at night clubs except A. Methamphetamine B. Lysergic acid diethylamide C. Ketamine D. Barbiturates

D. Barbiturates

Drugs that produce illusion and other changes in one's perception of the environment A. Stimulant B. Depressant C. Hallucinogens D. Narcotics

C. Hallucinogens

It has achieved notoriety as a date rape drug because its toxic and sedative effects when comb alcohol can last up to 8 hours A. Rohypnol B. Ketamine C. Barbiturates D. MDMA

A. Rohypnol

Following are acute health effects of marijuana used except A. Impaired long term memory B. Impaired judgement C. Slowed reaction time D. Reduced concentration

A. Impaired long term memory

It is the most important risk factor for cancer, heart disease and stroke A. Excessive alcohol intake B. Cigarette smoking C. Physical inactivity D. Obesity

B. Cigarette smoking

Following statements are true for the adolescent age group in our country except A. Considered the healthier age group B. Increased numbers of accidents and injuries C. Higher numbers of STI/HIV/AIDS D. Highest percentage of obese among adolescent age groups compared to adults

D. Highest percentage of obese among adolescent age groups compared to adults