Which of the Following Statements About Toxic Substances Present in the Environment

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about toxic substances present in the environment is NOT correct?

• A) There is suspicion that environmental toxins adversely affect the structural or functional components of the nervous system.
• B) Researchers are concerned that environmental toxins could have a relationship to the rising number of cases of Attention Deficit Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and other developmental disabilities.
• C) There is concern that environmental toxins could cause asthma and cancer.
• D) There is a clear relationship between environmental toxins and disabilities in children.

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Definitions:

Exogenous Nosocomial

Refers to infections acquired in a hospital setting that originate from external sources.

Intravenous Antibiotics

Medications delivered directly into the veins to treat infections.

Airborne Isolation

Precautionary measures taken to prevent the spread of diseases that are transmitted through air particles over long distances.

Breakfast Tray

A tray used to serve or consume breakfast, often designed to be portable for eating in bed or away from the dining table.