Food
Which will not protect against food borne disease (a.k.a. food poisoning)? A. wash produce before eating B. thoroughly cook meats and eggs C. store perishable items in a cool, dry environment D. purchase organic produce
What is purchase organic produce. Organic produce can contain the same food borne contaminants as other produce. "Organic" only means that pesticides were not used in growing the produce, and does not refer to the absence of pathogens.
Name the Hazard: Workplace bullying, harassment and stress are all examples of this type of hazard
Psychosocial Hazards
What is the leading cause of death in the U.S.? A. heart disease B. AIDS C. cancer D. stroke
What is heart disease.
This condition refers to the physical and mental pressures that occur when the demands of a job exceed a workers ability to cope
Occupational Stress
A word that means a disease can be transmitted from one person to another? A. Sickness B. Infectious C. Immunity D. Genetic disposition
What is infectious.
Which disease is not correctly paired with the nutrient or vitamin that prevents it? A. niacin - tuberculosis B. iodine - goiters C. vitamin C - scurvy D. vitamin D - rickets
What is niacin - tuberculosis. Niacin prevents pellagra, a disease that plagued the United States in the early 1900's. It causes diarrhea, dermatitis, dementia and death. Niacin is now added to flour and pellagra is almost completely eliminated in the United States
Name the Hazard: These hazard can result in long term illnesses such as cancer, respiratory diseases or infectious diseases
Heath Hazards
Which disease has been completely eradicated? A. smallpox B. hepatitis C. heliobacter pylori D. leukemia
What is smallpox. As recently as 1958, small pox killed 2 million people each year worldwide. Due to aggressive efforts by the World Health Organization, small pox was completely eradicated in the 1970's.
True/False: Working many long hours without taking any breaks results in burnout, which directly results in physical exhaustion/fatigue
False: burnout is a form of exhaustion when we experience emotional, physical and mental fatigue for too long. Working long hours without any breaks does contribute to burnout but it results in emotional and mental fatigue, not just physical
This nursing specialty addresses the health status of individuals in relation with their work environment aiming to achieve the highest level of health
Occupational Health Nursing
What is the process of sterilizing milk called? A. purification B. pasteurization C. clostridization D. refrigeration
What is pasteurization. Although Louis Pasteur's process of pasteurization was first applied in wine preservation, mild producers adopted the process of pasteurization in the 1920's and thereby eliminated a substantial vector of food borne disease
Name the Hazard: Exposure to high noise levels, extreme temperatures or radiation are examples of this type of hazard
Physical Hazards
What two diseases account for over 50% of all deaths in the United States? A. cancer and heart disease B. stroke and tuberculosis C. AIDS and cancer D. old age and infant mortality
What is cancer and heart disease.
This type of stress is related to fear of making mistakes with patients, dealing with unfamiliar situations and managing technical instruments during practice
Clinical Stress
Epidemiology is the study of: A. immunization B. outbreak of disease in populations C. genetic disease D. skin ailments
What is outbreak of disease in populations. Epidemiology is defined as the study of distribution and determinants of disease frequency in human populations.
Folic acid, which is found in oranges, prevents which of the following? A. scurvy B. birth defects C. high blood pressure D. dementia
What is birth defects It is advised that women of child-bearing age consume .4 milligrams of folic acid to avoid birth defects, such as spinal bifida. Folic acid is also found in other foods, such as broccoli and dried beans.
Name the type of hazard: Workers experience injuries due to repetitive motions, awkward postures or heavy lifting
Ergonomic Hazard
Which is the first illness that was attributed to an animal carrier? A. Rabies B. Smallpox C. HIV D. Malaria
What is malaria. Malaria is the first human illness attributed to an animal carrier (mosquitoes) in 1717.
When stress leads to feelings of emotional exhaustion, diminished personal accomplishment, sense of purposelessness, and decrease satisfaction with work performed
Job Burnout
Maintaining and promoting workers health, improving working conditions and developing work cultures that prioritize safety and health through effective employee participation and management systems
Occupational Health
To what minimum internal temperature (Fahrenheit/Celsius) must one cook poultry in order to ensure that foodbourne bacteria have been destroyed? A. 100/37.7 degrees B. 150/65.5 degrees C. 180/82.2 degrees D. 220/104.4 degrees
180 degrees D. 220 degrees
What is 180 degrees. Foodborne illness is a serious public health problem. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that each year, 76 million people get sick, more than 300,000 are hospitalized, and 5,000 Americans die as a result of foodborne illnesses, primarily the very young, elderly, and the immunocompromised. Cooking foods at their proper temperature and safe methods for handling raw foods can help minimize the risk of foodborne illness. Poultry must be cooked to an internal temperature of 180 degrees.
Name the Hazard: This hazard includes dangers like slip trips and falls, and improper handling of tools or machinery that can lead to physical injuries
Safety Hazards
Of the 48 million Americans that currently smoke, how many will die from a smoking related disease if they continue to smoke? A. 10% B. 25% C. 50% D. 75%
What is 50%.
What coping strategy includes the attendance of work trips to improve social wellbeing?
Social Networks/Supports
What is an epidemic? A. The first time a disease is documented B. When more than 50% of a population has a specific illness. C. When more than 25% of a population has a specific illness. D. When the occurrence of a disease exceeds the normal rate.
What is when the occurrence of a disease exceeds the normal rate. An epidemic is when the occurrence in a community or geographic area of a disease at a rate that clearly exceeds the normally expected rate.