What is an emetic? Describe a few examples observed in Environmental Health. - ANSWER-It is a chemical that induces vomiting. In E.H. emetics are used in Vector Control for rodent control, Red Squill
What does USDA stamp on meat signify? - ANSWER-The meat products have been processed and inspect...
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What is an emetic? Describe a few examples observed in Environmental Health. - ANSWER-It is a chemical that induces vomiting. In E.H. emetics are used in Vector Control for rodent control, Red Squill
What does USDA stamp on meat signify? - ANSWER-The meat products have been processed and inspected by the USDA (United State Department of Agriculture) and has passed food quality inspections
Mobile Home parks are monitored by what Federal agency? - ANSWER-Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
What are the specific requirements for an OXIDATION (stabilization) POND? - ANSWER-The space (or area), time (up to 60 days) and the depth (3 to 5 feet)
For community-wide noise panning, what is the most important contributor to that noise - ANSWER-automobiles;routes and traffic
What types of laws are government protected from liability? - ANSWER-Sovereign immunity
What is grout seal? - ANSWER-this is the top space between a bored well and the ground. the seal is usually concrete
What waste by-product is generated from sulfur oxide scrubbers? - ANSWER-Sulfuric acid. The sulfur oxide reacts with the water in the scrubber to form acid. This is also an important reaction in the atmosphere where the sulfur oxides react with the atmospheric
moisture and forms acid rain.
What type of laws do the Health Department enforce? - ANSWER-Administrative (delegated laws)
You are asked to inspect and test for pH, conductivity, and heavy metals. What type of inspection are you performing? - ANSWER-A hazardous waste inspection for metal plating facility
In most cities, nitrogen oxide (NOX) is what source of pollution? - ANSWER-Automobile
exhaust Search and inspection warrants are similar except? - ANSWER-with search warrants, the search requirements are specific to a violation condition
When municipal water treatment facilities add fluoride into their water what is one of the most important factors in calculating the dose? - ANSWER-the temperature of the water. the colder the water the more flu0ride it absorbs
Who developed the Model Food Code? - ANSWER-The Food Drug Administration (FDA)
What law establishes the Environmental Impact Statement? - ANSWER-The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
What is the average holding time for septic tanks? - ANSWER-24 hours
What is does it mean where they refer to "CRADLE to GRAVE" - ANSWER-Whoever produces the hazardous material, they are responsible for the chemical from the time they created (CRADLE) to it's final disposal (GRAVE)
Murine typhus (endemic typhus) is commonly spread by - ANSWER-Infected rat flea Xenopsylla cheopis defecates the wound
With most anaphylactic shock victims, if prompt medical assistance is not administered, death can usually result from? - ANSWER-They stop breathing
Does the level of TOTAL DISSOLVED SOLIDS in water affect chlorine disinfection? If it is why? - ANSWER-NO
For hot water sanitizing what are the MINIMUM temperatures required in CURFFLaW and the Model Food Code? - ANSWER-CURFFLaw is 180 degrees F for 30 sec
The Model Food Code is 171 degrees F for 30 sec
Describe what types of chlorinate hydrocarbon pesticides are and why they are banned from use in U.S.A? - ANSWER-DDT, Chlordane, Linda are examples. They are very persistent in the environment (does not biodegrade easily or quickly and affects the reproductive cycles of many wildlife.
FEMA responsibilities - ANSWER--make resources available to State or Local Emergency Response Efforts
-Goal is to lessen the impact of all types of Emergencies, before they occur and during
-Provide Direct Assistance
-Provide Professional and Technical Personnel
-Handle Requests for Federal Assistance or Assistance from other states
What is FEMA? - ANSWER-Federal Emergency Management Agency directs various federal agencies that deal with disasters relating to public health and environmental
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