Why Is It Important for Nurses to Understand the Premises

question 24

Multiple Choice

Why is it important for nurses to understand the premises of environmental health?

• A) Nurses should be able to assess risks and advocate for policies that support healthy environments.
• B) Toxicologists often consult nurses about environmental pollutants.
• C) Pollutant exposures such as lead are reported by nurses to the Environmental Protection Agency.
• D) Many Americans live in areas that do not meet current national air quality standards.

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Definitions:

Bacilli

Rod-shaped bacteria that are found in various environments, and can be either harmful or beneficial to humans and other organisms.

Vibrio

A spirillum (spiral-shaped bacterium) that is shaped like a comma. Compare with spirillum, spirochete, bacillus, and coccus.

Endospores

Resistant, dormant structures formed within some bacteria, enabling survival in harsh environmental conditions.

Exotoxins

Potent toxins secreted by bacteria that can cause damage to the host by destroying cells or disrupting normal cellular metabolism.