Schistosomiasis - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Phylum Porifera Characteristics Answer- - sponges - considered the basal animal - sessile animals - lack true tissues -filter feeders -hermaphrodites phylum Cnidaria characteristics Answer- - have true tissues -gastrovascular cavity -ring of tentacles with cnidocytes to capture prey - polys and medusa phylum Platyhelminthes Answer- flatworms -dorsoventrally flattened bodies - Flat shape increases surface area for nutrient, gas, and waste exchange - Found in marine, freshwater, ...

CA REHS Pools 2 Tests for Chlorine Levels - correct answer 1. Orthotuludene- Ortho Test 2. Diethyl Phenylene Diamine- DPD Natural Bathing Place - correct answer Not man-made body of water Lakes, ponds, rivers, ocean beaches Problems Associated with Bathing Places - correct answer Unsanitary surroundings, pollution, water contamination Pool: adequate filtration and chlorination prevent spreading of disease Gastrointestinal disturbances, typhoid, dysentery, leptospirosis, ringworm, o...

REHS/RS Study Guide Questions with Correct Answers What is the most common cause of bacterial meningitis in children under 5 years of age? - Answer-Haemophilus influenzae How is "giardiasis" usually transmitted to others? - Answer-Person-to-person transfer of cysts from the feces of the infected individual Which of the following duties of state and local health agencies is intended to ensure that the public's health and welfare are protected? - Answer-Regulatory responsibilities W...

RS/ REHS Practice Exam Review Questions & Answers, rated A+ What is the most common cause of bacterial meningitis in children under five years of age? a) Neisseria meningitides b) Group B Streptococci c) Streptococcus pneumoniae d) Haemophilus influenzae type B - -d) Haemophilus influenzae type B How is "giardiasis" usually transmitted to others? a) Person-to-person transfer of cysts from the feces of the infected individual b) Drinking unfiltered water from streams and lakes c) Drin...

Chapter 13 To ensure effective treatment of pinworm infections, which instruction would be most important to emphasize to the patient and family? a. Keeping nails long so cutting will not introduce more infection b. Laundering undergarments, bed linens, and pajamas every day c. Boiling all drinking water d. Maintaining a clear liquid diet for at least 7 to 10 days 1. b Which of the following would the nurse expect to assess in a patient who is suspected of having an Ascaris infection? a. Cough ...

REHS/RS study guideWhat is the most common cause of bacterial meningitis in children under 5 years of age? - correct answer Hemophilic influenza How is "giardiasis" usually transmitted to others? - correct answer Person-to-person transfer of cysts from the feces of the infected individual Which of the following duties of state and local health agencies is intended to ensure that the public's health and welfare are protected? - correct answer Regulatory responsibilities Which of th...

Typical environmental health underlying determinants household, community, global Household determinants contributing to environmental health issues -unsafe water, inadequate sanitization, and solid waste disposal, improper hygiene -crowded housing and poor ventilation of smoke -exposure to naturally occurring toxic substances Community determinants contributing to environmental health issues -improper water resource management, including poor drainage -exposure to vehicle emissions and indust...

What is the most common cause for bacterial meningitis in children under five years of age? correct answer: Haemophilus influenza type B How is giardiasis usually transmitted to others? correct answer: person-to-person transfer of cysts from the feces of the infected individual Which of the following duties of state and local health agencies is intended to ensure that the public's health and welfare are protected? correct answer: Regulatory responsibilities What is a measure of the ...

CA REHS Pools2 Tests for Chlorine Levels - correct answer 1. Orthotuludene- Ortho Test 2. Diethyl Phenylene Diamine- DPD Natural Bathing Place - correct answer Not man-made body of water Lakes, ponds, rivers, ocean beaches Problems Associated with Bathing Places - correct answer Unsanitary surroundings, pollution, water contamination Pool: adequate filtration and chlorination prevent spreading of disease Gastrointestinal disturbances, typhoid, dysentery, leptospirosis, ringworm, oth...

What hormone causes the the following is not associated with echinococcal cysts? - Answer- Ascites which fetal circulation pathway connects the left portal vein to the IVC? - Answer- Ductus Venosus The ligament venousum is all of the following except? - Answer- A. A REMNANT OF THE UMBILICAL VEIN B. A remnant of the ductus venosus C. A remnant of the fetal circulation which shunts blood from the portal vein to the IVC bypassing the liver D. Divides caudate lobe from left lobe of the live...