NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
TOXICOLOGY
Question
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risk assessment
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natural disasters
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antibiotic resistance
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environmental hazards
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Detailed explanation-1: -The answer is D. Environmental hazards are different factors or substances which may harm an individual based on their age, weight or genetic makeup.
Detailed explanation-2: -Risk assessment is an estimate of the likelihood of adverse effects that may result from exposure to certain health hazards, esp. pollutants in the environment.
Detailed explanation-3: -So just what are the most important factors for establishing optimum health. Studies indicate that the following five factors make the biggest difference in overall health and wellness: 1) diet; 2) rest; 3) exercise; 4) posture; and 5) avoiding the use of alcohol, drugs and tobacco.
Detailed explanation-4: -Biomagnification is a process by which contaminant concentrations increase in the tissue of higher species of the food chain.