HLTH 231 Old Tests

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In 2012, approximately how many deaths in the US were due to unintentional injuries?
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127,000
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That occurrence in a sequence of events which produces unintended injury, death or property damage is defined as a/an:
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accident
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The leading cause of deaths in 2012 due to unintentional injuries:
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poisoning
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The first ability adversely affected by alcohol:
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reaction time
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Alcohol affects younger drivers more intensely because of:
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physiological changes, risk taking need, driving experience
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The first Insurance Company in the US was founded by:
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Ben Franklin
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The leading cause of death for a person 1-38 years of age:
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unintentional injuries
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Alcohol impairment for everyone begins at:
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.05 BAC
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What drink contains more alcohol? • 1 oz, shot of 80 proof liquor • 12 oz beer • 12 oz wine cooler • 4 oz glass of wine
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12 oz wine cooler
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Approximately how many fatalities in 2012 were results of motor-vehicle crashes?
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36,300
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The estimated economic losses from unintentional injuries in 2011:
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$794 billion
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The average person eliminates alcohol at what rate:
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.015% per hour
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A third DWI conviction in TX is:
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3rd degree felony
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Which age group has the highest death rate of motor-vehicle fatalities?
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75+
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All of the following are Top Ten Tips for College Students except:
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do not look at strangers in the eye
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To this day, the most devastating natural disaster in US history, killing over 6000 people:
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Galveston Hurricane in 1900
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Administrative License Revocation (ALR) relates to:
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failure to breath/ blood test
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Intoxication Manslaughter is considered a:
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2nd degree felony
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Intoxication Manslaughter occurs when:
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someone is killed in a alcohol related accident
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The disaster in 1911 at the Triangle Waist Company in NY led legislation:
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requiring fire escapes and safety standards for workers
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The disaster that resulted in putting odorants in natural gas:
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New London School Explosion in 1937
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The definition of DUI in TX:
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a minor driving under the influence with any detectable amount of alcohol
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All possible penalties for an MIP are:
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fine, education course, loss of license, community service, jail
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The first historical evidence of Safety in the US:
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Boston Light
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Which statement is true about young people and alcohol?
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Young people are more likely to be involved in alcohol related traffic deaths
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Intoxication Assault occurs when:
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someone is injured in an alcohol related accident
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Intoxication Assault is considered:
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3rd degree felony
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What is not one of the Four Factors of Safety?
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other individuals involved
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The first Board of Health President in 1799 was:
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Paul Revere
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The Great Chicago Fire of 1871, destroyed most of the city's buildings and sidewalks and left 100,000 homeless because:
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Most of the students were made of wood
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In 1894, this safety company was formed in Chicago to investigate fire hazards involved with the use of electricity.
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underwriters laboratories (UL)
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In 2012, how many people were killed in the US involving a distracted or inattentive driver:
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3,328
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T/F: Texas leads the nation in train/motor vehicle collisions
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T
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T/F: A driver texting is 23 times more likely to be involved in a crash as compared to a non-distracted driver
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T
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T/F: . Texas leads the nation in both total motor-vehicle fatalities as well as alcohol fatalities
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T
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T/F: To avoid potentially violent situations, wisdom can overcome fear
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T
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T/F: Drowsy drivers can be at greater risk of experiencing collision than alcohol-impaired drivers
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T
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T/F: All states in US have .08 as the legal BAC limit
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F
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T/F: In Texas, the seat belt law is a secondary violation
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F
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T/F: Alcohol is a drug causing constriction of pupils and blood vessels
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F
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T/F: Hands-free cell phone users are less likely to be involved in motor-vehicle accidents as compared to hand held users
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F
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T/F: By law in Texas, all railroad crossings must have crossbars and flashing lights
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F
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T/F: According to TX law, all passengers must wear seat belt while in a motor vehicle
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T
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T/F: Exercise and a cold shower will help your body eliminate alcohol at a faster rate
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F
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T/F: 45. The open container law applies only to the driver
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F
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T/F: By refusing to take a breath test, the driver will lose their license for a maximum of 30 days
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F
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T/F: Contributing to a Minor is a Class C Misdemeanor with a fine up to $500
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F
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T/F: In TX, bicycles must obey all traffic laws
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T
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T/F: In the US, 1800 college students die yearly from alcohol related injuries
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T
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T/F: Alcohol is eliminated from the body by the kidneys, sweat and breath
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F
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T/F: Our vision is slightly improved with a small amount of alcohol
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F
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T/F: The elderly are more likely than younger individuals to be accident victims
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F
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T/F: In judging safety issues, listen to your instincts and your intuition
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T
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T/F: The new law in TX states that all children 16 years and under must ride in the backseat of the vehicle
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F
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T/F: On our TAMU campus, pedestrians always have the \"right of way\"
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F
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T/F: The 3 types of driver distraction are visual, manual, and physical
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T
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T/F: In TX, it is a Class C Misdemeanor for anyone, regardless of age, to have an open container of alcohol in a moving or stopped vehicle
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T
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T/F: All states have a law regarding 21 as the legal drinking age
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T
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T/F: In TX, a minor operating a motor vehicle, with a BAC of 0.08 can only receive a DUI
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F
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T/F: In TX, DWI and MIP violations apply to watercrafts as well as motor vehicles
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T
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T/F: In TX, it is illegal for anyone to ride in the bed of a pick-up traveling more than 35 mph
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F
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T/F: More than 80% of drivers of all ages admit to hazardous behaviors while driving
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T
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T/F: Alcohol poisoning only occurs to individuals with a low tolerance for alcohol
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F
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T/F: During the Industrial Rev, the safety of workers shifted to the responsibility of the employers
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F
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T/F: According to the study by Columbia University, 28% of college dropouts list alcohol as the reason for leaving school
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T
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T/F: All states have laws prohibiting cell phone use while driving
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F
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T/F: Males are victims of violent crime more frequently than females
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T
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T/F: Pick-up trucks are less prone to rollover crashes because of their long wheelbase
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F
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T/F: The Texas911 Lifeline Law gives immunity to a minor for calling EMS in an alcohol-poisoning situation
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T
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T/F: In TX, it is against the law to operate a cell phone or text in a working school zone
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T
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The leading cause of unintentional fatalities in the home:
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poisoning
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Most fatalities from falls occur in what age group?
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75 and over
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Mixing ammonia and bleach will form:
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Chloramine
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A hazardous object or condition on your property that is likely to pose a risk to children:
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attractive nuisance
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In 1982, tamper-resistant packing resulted because of what product-tampering incident:
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Tylenol
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Estimated 160,000 injuries each year occur as a result of
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falls in the bath or shower
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The age group affected most by deaths from poisoning:
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25-44
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The most hazardous area in your home:
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bathroom
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Symptoms from a coral snake bite appear after how long
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several hours
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Black Widow spiders:
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love humid places
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If bitten by a snake
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seek medical attention
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The brown recluse spider venom is
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a hematotoxin, which kills the tissue at the bite site
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Rattlesnakes, copperheads and cottonmouths are considered:
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pit vipers
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Coral snakes:
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chew on their victims
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Brown recluse spiders:
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are found under and behind furniture
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The first case of Lyme disease was identified in:
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Connecticut
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In regarding to food safety, the danger zone principle applies to:
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not storing food between 40 and 140 degrees F
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To prevent cross-contamination
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-store raw meats separate from ready to eat foods -Never let raw meat juices contract other foods -Use separate cutting boards when preparing raw meats with other foods
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A food-borne illness from eating raw or undercooked eggs or poultry
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Salmonella
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A food-borne illness form food that has been coughed or sneezed on or otherwise handled in an unsanitary manner
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Staphylococcus
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Symptoms of lead poisoning are sometimes confused with:
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the flu
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Bacteria found in soil and water, contaminated form manure as fertilizer:
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Listeria
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A food-borne illness caused by improperly processed canned food or contaminated soil:
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Botulism
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Food borne illness caused by bacteria, usually found in large quantities of food kept \"warm\" for long periods of time:
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Clostridium perfringens
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Bacteria found in warm coastal waters undercooked or raw shellfish:
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Lyme disease
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The percentage of injuries that occurred while bathing/ showering is highest for which age group?
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15-24
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Exposure to Lead in Adults can cause:
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-reproductive problems -High blood pressure -Muscles and joint pain
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In Texas, in 2013, nearly 85% of boating/drowning victims were:
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Not wearing a PFD personal flotation device
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A Listeria outbreak at Jensen Farms in 2011 caused 30 deaths form what contained food?
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Cantaloupes
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In 2011, 36 million pounds of __________ were recalled of salmonella contamination.
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ground turkey
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A major cause of drowning accidents and facilities is:
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swimming beyond capabilities
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Swimming in rivers and lakes pose a threat because of:
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debris, murkey water, and unmarked depths
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A food borne illness that affects the nervous system, found in improperly processed canned goods:
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botulism
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In 2012, what percent of boating accidents in Texas were BMI?
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50%
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The state with the most inland water at 4,900 square miles:
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TX
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A food borne illness in small amounts of undercooked or contaminated ground beef that can be easily transmitted person to person:
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E. coli
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As a Health care professional, the spectrum of workplace violence can include:
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verbal abuse, stalking threats, assault or homicide
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Established to ensure a safe working environment for every employee in the US:
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OSHA
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In 2012, the industry with the most occupational fatalities:
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construction
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The leading cause of Occupational Illness:
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repeated trauma
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The government agency responsible for maintaining records of occupational injury and illness:
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Bureau of Labor Statistics
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The government agency responsible for identifying hazards and methods of correcting problems:
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Hazard Evaluation and technical assistance
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The government agency, which is a source for gathering information and recommending for prevention of work-related illness and injuries:
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National Institute for Occupational safety
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The fastest growing sector of the U.S. economy:
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healthcare
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Which Recreational Water illness is tolerant to chlorine?
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Cryptosporidium
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T/F: In Texas, Children under 13 years of age must wear a PFD in a watercraft at all times
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T
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T/F: To operate a boat in Texas, a person must be years old or passed a Boater Education Course
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T
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T/F: Children under 5 years old are 14 times more likely to die in a swimming pool than a motor vehicle
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T
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T/F: Texas alcohol and driving laws apply to watercrafts as well as motor vehicles
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T
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T/F: More people die from wasp or bee strings than from snakebites
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T
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T/F: A reaction to any chemical substance that may result in impaired health, injury or death is a poisoning
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T
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T/F: In Texas, a BMI has the same penalties as a DWI
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T
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T/F: Children and the elderly are more susceptible to food borne illness
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T
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T/F: The highest age group for poising fatalities in the home is 0-4 years old
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F
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T/F: CDC estimate at least 4 million households in the US have children living in them that are exposed to high levels of lead
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T
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T/F: Most common source of lead in homes is found in toys, candy and make-up
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F
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T/F: Exposure to lead is only harmful to children
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F
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T/F: Lead exposure can affect nearly every system in the body
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T
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T/F: The death rate due to unintentional injuries in the home is the highest for people ages 44 years and under
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F
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T/F: Lead exposure frequently goes unrecognized and undiagnosed
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T
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T/F: Healthcare workers commit the majority of non-fatal workplace attacks
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F
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T/F: In 2012, there were more drowning fatalities occurring in the home than out in the community
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F
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T/F: In the US, Texas is always in the top 3 states in the number of swimming fatalities annually
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T
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T/F: Females are 3-4 times more likely to drown than males
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F
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T/F: Us Coast guard states alcohol is the leading contributing factor in fatal boating accidents
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T
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T/F: In 2012, there were 63,000 deaths due to unintentional injuries in the home
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T
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T/F: In 2010 a CDC study found 1 out 8 public pools inspected had improper chlorine levels
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T
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T/F: Women represent nearly 80% of the Healthcare workforce
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T
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T/F: Chlorine kills all germs instantly
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F
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