Rehs Advanced Level Self Assessment Tool Pt. 4

Front 1

Ethylene oxide is used for gaseous sterilization. What are 3 characteristics of this gas?

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-High penetrating power.

-Explosive at high concentrations.

-Kills through chemical reactions with cell protein.

Front 2

What is an unacceptable operating practice at a sanitary landfill?

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A specific time and place should be designated for the dumping of sewage sludge, agricultural wastes, and toxic substances.

Front 3

An outbreak of abdominal cramps and diarrhea occurred at a local school. The organism Clostridium perfringens was found in the stool of 60% of those who became ill. The cause was most likely:

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Improper cooking of stuffed turkey.

Front 4

An institutionalized population has a static, endemic infection of the nose and throat. You have sampled the air and found locally high concentrations of microbe bearing particles in the 10-100 micron size range. You recommended as the best method of control:

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Dusting with treated cloths and mops.

Front 5

The introduction of sewage into a stream most probably causes a measurable:

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Decrease in dissolved oxygen (DO) concentration.

Front 6

When evaluated separately at 50 ft, three air compressors in a tire factory generated sound levels of 68, 79, and 75 decibels (dB). What is the anticipated sound level when all three air compressors are running?

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81 dB

Front 7

A ski area reported 312 skiing injuries during a recent 120-day ski season. With 50,000-skier days during the season, what is the incidence of skier injury?

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6.24 per thousand

Front 8

In a community of 20,000 people, there was a recent outbreak of a highly communicable disease. In 9 months, 15 people were diagnosed with the disease. What is the rate per 10,000 population?

Back 8

7.5

Front 9

In a community of 20,000 people, there was a recent outbreak of a highly communicable disease. In 9 months, 15 people were diagnosed with the disease. What is the incidence of the disease?

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15

Front 10

A planning activity that is defined in terms of capable of being observed or measured is known as an:

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Objective.

Front 11

___ are statements that refer to the overall aims of the organization. They are stated in both general and specific terms and constitute the basic plan for the directors of the organization.

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Goals.

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The primary goal of the local environmental health program should be to:

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Protect the health and safety of citizens of the community.

Front 13

The organizational chart is an important concept showing:

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Administrative arrangements of functional groups.

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What are characteristics of an organization?

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-The organization divides work among its members, according to the capabilities and training of those members.

-The organization trains and indoctrinates its members.

-The organization establishes standard practices and procedures to which members are expected to conform.

Front 15

You need to make a presentation about the environmental health division at a public meeting. What would be the best statement to make?

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"Our primary functions are to educate the public and enforce the laws in the area of environmental health."

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The term "Scalar Principle" refers to:

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The administrative arrangement of the functional groups or units in step-wise arrangement.

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Policy decisions of a hospital are made by:

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Board of Trustees.

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As a supervising sanitarian, while attending a mosquito control conference, you are asked to commit your local jurisdiction to a state-wide program. The proper course of action is to:

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indicate interest, but reserve commitment until your health administrator is consulted.

Front 19

Prior to suggesting a new program, a mid-level supervisor should first:

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Establish a definite need.

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Revealing the emphasis that the administrator places on different activities and programs, and outlining a facilitative approach to communication are functions of:

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The organizational chart.

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A financial statement of a program plan is often called a:

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budget.

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The department budget is best understood if it is related to units of:

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Program accomplishment.

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In considering an address change for your office, a good methodology for planning the many diverse activities involved in:

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Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT)

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In the Program Evaluation and Review Technique system, the graphic representation of the project plan is called:

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Network.

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Leadership capabilities in supervisory personnel are important because leadership:

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is helpful in motivating staff.

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Work performed by program personnel and equipment in the service of an objective is referred to as an:

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Activity.

Front 27

A food service operator accuses your inspector of being biased and unfair in conducting evaluations. Due to this personality conflict, the operator also requests a different inspector for future evaluations. Your most valid response as a supervisor is to:

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Conduct an inspection immediately after the field sanitarian and compare results.

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Performance budgeting, a term used in fiscal management of an organization refers to:

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The cost effectiveness of the program.

Front 29

Training people involves the development of the person as well as the development of knowledge or skill. Probably the most important factor for personal development in training courses is:

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Participation of students in planning and implementing the learning process.

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Evaluation of a training experience is best done some time after the experience. Such evaluation should include the:

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-Basic training objectives.

-Qualities and approach of the trainer.

-Methodologies used in training.

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A procedure intended to make possible the better allocation of resources among alternate ways of attaining desirable objectives is known as:

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PPBS (Planning-Programming-Budgeting Systems)

Front 32

An administrator is faced with a supervisor making an unsupported verbal commitment to establish a mosquito control program. If there is a lack of legal, technical, or financial resources, the administrator has failed in the area of:

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Defining staff authority.

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A prime essential for the satisfactory and efficient operation of a public health program is considered to be:

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A high level of employee moral.

Front 34

Your office receives a phone message that arsenic has been placed in a bulk milk tank, processed three days ago, and is reported to be on the market. As the chief milk sanitarian of the county, the least positive approach to take is:

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Call a press conference to inform the public of the hazard.

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You have issued an order on rat control. The most justifiable reason for extending time for compliance is:

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Control measures are in progress, and some progress is noted.

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When developing an environmental control program, the most important purpose of basic data collection is to provide:

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Definition of environmental conditions.

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What is an example of a program goal statement?

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Restrict air pollution to a level that is not detrimental to the health of human beings.

Front 38

What are effective strategies to reduce automobile emissions?

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-Inspection and maintenance of emissions control systems.

-Construction of bikeways.

-Car an vanpooling.

Front 39

The first step in problem solving is:

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Identifying the problem.

Front 40

In the efficient use of sanitarian manpower for a food inspection program, ___ is not an important element.

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Certification of restaurant operators.

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Environmental health programs should be continuously evaluated. The best measure for evaluation is:

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The reduction or increase in reported diseases or accidents over an extended period.

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What data would be the most helpful for planning a food service sanitation program?

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Salmonella incidence rate in the population.

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The most important characteristic of a useful objective is that it identifies the:

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kind of performance expected.

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The establishment of cost weighted units for environmental health services performed is necessary for:

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Comparing program needs.

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A difference of opinion exists among environmental health leaders regarding nuisance inspections. Proponents of nuisance inspections argue that:

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Such work is conspicuous and if well done may gain financial support for the less obvious activities.

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Which factor is probably most critical in comprehensive planning of health programs?

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Involvement of lay persons.

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If the costs of solid waste collection outweigh the cost of disposal, what means can be used to reduce this cost?

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Transfer and haul.

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Why is it essential for sanitarians to keep records of field activities and work accomplishments?

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Salary and existence are tied to doing so.

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When is the best time to start the program evaluation process?

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In the planning state.

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Why do traditional areas of work, such as restaurant supervision and complaint investigation often receive inspections out of proportion to their relative need?

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They are well established and easy to perform.

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A system for relating the variables in alternative program solutions is known as:

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Benefit-cost analysis.

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In public health, the major component of expenditures is for:

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Personnel.

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According to Maslow's theory of the hierarchy of human needs, what set of qualities or actions best fulfill the theory's top two needs?

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Recognition and achievement.

Front 54

Aggressive authoritarian behavior on the part of a sanitarian most likely stems from which human need?

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Esteem.

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A production line employee seeks a transfer to the Research and Development division, even though the employee doesn't know anyone in that division and will get less pay. What human need might be better met by the transfer?

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Self actualization.

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What behavioral action perpetuates cowboy economics (infinite resources and nature's infinite capacity to absorb waste)?

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Rely on pollution control technology.

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Motivation is best described as:

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A person's level of striving to do or complete an action.

Front 58

After explaining the neutralization process to the company officials, you should explain:

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why the limits of 6-9 are established and tell the officials why they must comply.

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What are desirable features of a technical presentation?

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-Be geared to the needs of the audience.

-Make use of various media such as slides, tapes, handouts, etc.

-Be preceded by an outline of reading material.

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A staff person assigned to an inter-agency liaison group should:

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Know his authority, programs, and jurisdiction.

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When citizens voice their concern to you about a sanitary landfill, you should:

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Explain to them why you do not expect a health hazard and assure them that you will see that the site is operated properly.