Essential Concepts for Healthy Living, Fourth Edition

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1: Inhaling microscopic asbestos fibers can result in
	A: asbestosis.
	B: pancreatic cancer.
	C: hypertension.
	D: cirrhosis of the liver.

2: Which of the following is not a reason for irradiating food?
	A: to increase the shelf life of food
	B: to kill organisms in food
	C: to change the odor of food.
	D: to delay the ripening of fruits

3: The ____ is a means of keeping the public informed of air quality.
	A: Safe Air Brief
	B: Air Quality Index
	C: Smog Alert
	D: Atmospheric Quality Report

4: Which of the following statements is true?
	A: Most poisoning victims are elderly persons over 75 years of age.
	B: The signs and symptoms of poisoning always occur immediately after ingestion.
	C: Most poisonings result in fatalities.
	D: none of the above

5: Which of the following actions is likely to prevent children from accidentally poisoning themselves?
	A: placing "Mr. Yuk" stickers on containers of toxic products such as cleaning supplies
	B: storing poisonous household products and medicines on top shelves
	C: using child-proof locks on the doors of cabinets in which poisonous household items are stored
	D: labeling all poisonous materials clearly

6: Dietary supplements of ____ are a common cause of poisoning when taken in excessive amounts.
	A: iron
	B: calcium
	C: potassium
	D: nickel

7: Which of the following materials currently contains lead?
	A: car batteries
	B: gasoline
	C: house paint
	D: plumbing solder

8: Which of the following actions often results in carbon monoxide poisoning?
	A: working in a crowded office building
	B: running a car engine when it is in a closed garage
	C: using an electrical device in a small room
	D: cooking chicken on a charcoal grill that is outdoors

9: Which of the following federal agencies protects the health of many workers by establishing regulations concerning workplace safety?
	A: Federal Trade Commission
	B: Office of Equal Employment
	C: Food and Drug Administration
	D: Occupational Safety and Health Administration

10: In the United States, the primary source of the toxic chemicals that enter groundwater is
	A: leaded gasoline.
	B: road salt.
	C: hazardous waste.
	D: synthetic fertilizers.

11: The two main contributors to air pollution are
	A: volcanic eruptions and forest fires.
	B: sidestream smoke from cigarettes and pipes.
	C: automobiles and coal-fired power plants.
	D: farm animals and rain forest vegetation.

12: The major component of acid precipitation that damages living and nonliving things and acidifies surface water is
	A: sulfuric acid.
	B: carbolic acid.
	C: deoxyribonucleic acid.
	D: nitric acid.

13: Carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, and ozone are produced primarily as a result of
	A: volcanic eruptions.
	B: vehicle emissions.
	C: rain forest vegetation.
	D: secondhand smoke.

14: Which of the following statements is true?
	A: Hearing loss does not occur unless sounds exceed 100 decibels.
	B: Listening to a live band for only 1 minute results in permanent hearing loss.
	C: The damaging effects of loud sounds on hearing are cumulative.
	D: The inner ear is naturally protected against the damaging effects of loud sounds.

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