Chapter 9 Multiple Choice 1)Which of these best describes the role and duties of an environmental health scientist or specialist? [1] Plan, organize, direct, control, and coordinate health services, education, or policy [2] Apply biological, chemical, and public health principles to control, eliminate, ameliorate, and prevent health hazards [3] Investigate and describe the determinants and distribution of disease, disability, and other health outcomes [4] Promote, maintain, and improve individual and community health by assisting individuals and populations to adopt healthy lifestyles 2

Chapter 9 Multiple Choice

1)Which of these best describes the role and duties of an environmental health scientist or specialist?

[1] Plan, organize, direct, control, and coordinate health services, education, or policy

[2] Apply biological, chemical, and public health principles to control, eliminate, ameliorate, and prevent health hazards

[3] Investigate and describe the determinants and distribution of disease, disability, and other health outcomes

[4] Promote, maintain, and improve individual and community health by assisting individuals and populations to adopt healthy lifestyles

2. The median salary for environmental health specialists working in government agencies in the United States is close to which of the following?

[1] $45,000

[2] $60,000

[3] $75,000

[4] $90,000

3. Which of the following essential public health services is least likely to be included in an environmental health specialist’s practice profile?

[1] Monitoring health status

[2] Diagnosing and investigating health hazards in the community

[3] Enforcing laws and regulations

[4] Assuring a competent workforce

4. Which of these professional organizations is most closely associated with environmental health specialists?

[1] NEHA

[2] ANA

[3] SOPHE

[4] ACHE

5. Between 2013 and 2022, the number of environmental scientists/specialists and occupational health specialists employed by government is expected to:

[1] increase by more than 10%.

[2] increase, but by less than 10%.

[3] decrease, but by less than 10%.

[4] decrease by more than 10%.

6. Which of these entities has published competencies specifically for environmental health practitioners?

[1] ASPPH

[2] CDC

[3] ANA

[4] APHA

7. Environmental health specialists rank among the three largest categories of public health workers based on surveys of the local public health workforce.

[1] True

[2] False

8. The American Public Health Association (APHA) has a membership section that targets environmental health practitioners

[1] True

[2] False