One Health
Which of the following is considered a microplastic?
A. Any plastic particle smaller than 1 mm
B. Any plastic particle smaller than 5 mm
C. Any plastic particle smaller than 10 mm
D. Any plastic particle visible to the naked eye
B. Any plastic particle smaller than 5 mm
What is the primary reason plastic pollution has become a major challenge in Ghana?
A. Ghana imports more plastic than any other African country.
B. Plastic production has increased while waste management infrastructure has not kept pace.
C. Plastic manufacturing is the country's largest industry.
D. Plastic use is higher in Ghana than in most high-income countries.
B. Plastic production has increased while waste management infrastructure has not kept pace.
Which nursing intervention is most sustainable for reducing health impacts from plastic pollution?
A. Treat illnesses caused by pollution after they occur.
B. Educate communities about reducing plastic waste and proper disposal.
C. Encourage patients to avoid seafood completely.
D. Collect plastic waste once a year.
B. Educate communities about reducing plastic waste and proper disposal.
Which combination best explains why microplastics are considered a One Health issue?
A. They contaminate the environment but have minimal impact on human health.
B. They affect ecosystems, animals, and humans through interconnected exposure pathways.
C. They primarily affect marine ecosystems, with limited effects on terrestrial animals.
D. They are mainly an occupational hazard for waste management workers.
B. They affect ecosystems, animals, and humans through interconnected exposure pathways.
Which outcome is most directly linked to improperly discarded plastic waste in Ghana?
A. Increased crop yields
B. Improved drinking water quality
C. Flooding from clogged drainage systems
D. Reduced mosquito breeding
C. Flooding from clogged drainage systems
Which statement best reflects the One Health approach to microplastic pollution?
A. Plastic pollution is mainly an environmental issue.
B. Human health can be improved without addressing environmental health.
C. Protecting ecosystems, animals, and human health together leads to better long-term health outcomes.
D. Microplastics only become a health concern after entering the ocean.
C. Protecting ecosystems, animals, and human health together leads to better long-term health outcomes.
Which intervention would have the greatest long-term impact on reducing the health effects of microplastic pollution in Ghana?
A. Organizing a one-day beach cleanup every year
B. Building more hospitals to treat pollution-related illnesses
C. Investing in waste management infrastructure while educating communities about reducing plastic waste
D. Advising people to stop eating fish
C. Investing in waste management infrastructure while educating communities about reducing plastic waste