Climate Change
What gas is the biggest contributor to climate change?
CO₂
What respiratory condition worsens with wildfire smoke?
Asthma
Which age group is most at-risk during heat waves?
Older adults
What should nurses encourage on poor air quality days?
Staying indoors, masks, air purifiers
What type of waste is common in hospitals?
Single-use plastics.
Name one extreme weather event linked to climate change.
Heat waves, hurricanes, wildfires, flooding
Heat waves increase the risk of what emergency condition?
Heat stroke.
What global population is most affected by rising sea levels?
Coastal and island communities.
Key nursing intervention during a heat wave?
Hydration + cooling strategies.
What disaster is associated with water contamination?
Flooding
True or False: Climate change only affects the environment.
False - environmental changes directly alter conditions people need to survive.
What mental health issue can increase after natural disasters?
Anxiety or stress
Name a population at risk during flooding.
People with mobility issues, chronic illness, homelessness.
What should nurses check for in patients exposed to extreme heat?
Dehydration
What simple action can reduce waste in patient care?
Only opening supplies when needed.
What term describes long-term shifts in temperature and weather patterns?
Climate Change
What type of insect spreads more diseases as temperatures rise?
Mosquitoes
Why are children more vulnerable to air pollution?
Developing lungs + higher respiratory rates.
One way nurses can advocate for climate health?
Sustainability committees, policy advocacy.
What is one way hospitals can save energy?
Using LED lights.
What is the main reason climate change increases ground‑level ozone pollution?
Higher temperatures speed up the chemical reactions that create ozone.
What two body systems are most affected by air pollution?
Respiratory + cardiovascular.
Why are migrant and outdoor workers disproportionately affected by climate change?
They have prolonged exposure to heat, poor access to cooling, and limited workplace protections.
What assessment finding in a heat‑exposed patient suggests progression from heat exhaustion to heat stroke?
Altered mental status
Why is switching from single‑use to reusable medical devices not always straightforward?
Reusables require sterilization resources, cost analysis, and workflow changes