Which Individuals Are at Risk for Developing Lung and Respiratory

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which individuals are at risk for developing lung and respiratory tract cancers because of exposure to known cancer-inducing environmental factors? (Select all that apply.)

• A)A patient whose partner smokes 1 1/2 packs of cigarettes a day
• B)A 10-year employee of an asbestos fiber manufacturer
• C)A farmer whose equipment is primarily driven by diesel engines
• D)An older adult with a family history of lung cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• E)A 10-year delivery employee for a paper manufacturing company

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Definitions:

Structural Defects

Flaws or imperfections in the design, construction, or composition of an object or system that can lead to failure or malfunction.

Electrical Activity

The flow of electric charge that powers the functioning of cells, particularly nerve and muscle cells in the body.

Brain

The organ located in the skull responsible for central nervous system functioning, including thought, memory, emotion, touch, motor skills, vision, breathing, temperature, hunger, and every process that regulates our body.

Graph Paper

A type of paper printed with fine lines making up a grid used for drawing graphs, charts, or other precise diagrams.