Eco Hospital Jeopardy

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2. Eco Hospital Jeopardy

3. Toxics: 200 • Question This heavy metal is a neurotoxin commonly found in sphygmomanometers, gastrointestinal devices, and fluorescent lights. • Answer Mercury Back

4. Toxics: 400 • Question This group of plugged-in products – used at home and work – is the fastest growing portion of the solid waste stream in the United States. Think before you throw one out – it may contain heavy metals like cadmium and lead. • Answer Electronics Back

5. Toxics: 600 • Question This “colorful” method of cleaning refers to using techniques and products that avoid the use of chemically-reactive and toxic products as much as possible. • Answer Green Cleaning Back

6. Toxics: 800 • Question This additive in plastic, Di-ethyl-hexyl-phthalate (DEHP), make the plastic soft and pliable. Unfortunately studies show it is harmful to developing male babies. What common hospital product often contains DEHP? • Answer IV bags and/or IV tubing Back

7. Toxics: 1000 • Question These toxic chemicals accumulate in humans the more they are exposed to them. They are commonly added to hospital and consumer products such as IV pumps, hospital beds, mattresses, and curtains to prevent them from catching on fire. • Answer (Brominated) Flame Retardants Back

8. What You Eat: 200 • Question This type of fresh and nutritious food travels fewer miles than the typical foods you eat. The purchase of this type of food supports farmers and the economy in the region where you live. • Answer Local Food Back

9. What You Eat : 400 • Question This common agricultural practice used to prevent “unwanted pests” has been linked to the increased risk of cancer, birth defects and neurological, behavioral and reproductive problems in humans. • Answer Pesticide use Back

10. What You Eat : 600 • Question This health problem in humans is linked to the common agricultural practice of routinely putting antibiotics in the feed and/or water for beef cattle, hogs and poultry on large-scale farms. • Answer Antibiotic-Resistant Infections Back

11. What You Eat : 800 • Question This metal additive used in rat poison is also fed to chickens, turkeys and hogs on large-scale farms to help the animals grow faster and make the meat more pink. It is also used as a filler to decrease the cost of the food. • Answer Arsenic Back

12. What You Eat : 1000 • Question The conventional agricultural practices as well as the processing and distribution strategies used to get this type of food to your plate causes more greenhouse gas emissions than any other food. • Answer Beef Back

13. Waste Away: 200 • Question This activity – one of the 3 R’s – is a great low-hanging fruit for a hospital looking to save money and cut down on waste. • Answer Recycling Back

14. Waste Away : 400 • Question This is the only kind of waste that should be thrown in the hospital’s red garbage bags. • Answer Regulated medical waste (aka biohazardous waste, infection waste or red bag waste) Back

15. Waste Away : 600 • Question This term is generally used when products designed for one time use are cleaned and sterilized and then used again. • Answer Single use device reprocessing (or remanufacturing) Back

16. Waste Away : 800 • Question This method of breaking down food waste produces a great fertilizer! • Answer Composting Back

17. Waste Away : 1000 • Question This type of system can be used to process operating rooms liquids instead of solidifying them and treating them as regulated medical waste. • Answer Fluid management system Back

18. Homefront: 200 • Question When panels are installed on your rooftop, this type of renewable energy can be used to heat your home, especially on a sunny day. • Answer Solar Energy Back

19. Homefront : 400 • Question According to the Natural Resources Defense Council, the average adult receives 41 pounds of this type of mail yearly, which by the way, can be reduced by going to donotmail.org. • Answer Junk Mail Back

20. Homefront : 600 • Question To save 20-30 gallons of water per week per person, consider doing this while brushing your teeth. • Answer Turn off the faucet Back

21. Homefront : 800 • Question Which of the following items takes the longest to degrade in a landfill: diaper, styrofoam cup, aluminum can, or banana peel. • Answer Styrofoam cup Back

22. Homefront : 1000 • Question The “smell” of clean is not lemon, or mint, or another added fragrance. This is the true smell of clean. • Answer Odorless (clean does not smell!) Back

23. Carbon Footprint: 200 • Question Homes, office buildings, or hospitals -- which type of building is the most energy intensive? • Answer Hospitals Back

24. Carbon Footprint : 400 • Question This activity is sometimes used for commuting, reduces carbon emissions, increases personal fitness and health levels, and is fun! • Answer Biking Back

25. Carbon Footprint : 600 • Question A report published in The Journal of the American Medical Association found that the health care sector accounts for 8% percent of the U.S. carbon footprint. Name one of the two industries that account for the largest portion of this. • Answer Hospitals or Pharmaceutical Back

26. Carbon Footprint : 800 • Question The global warming potential of this group of gases frequently used in health care during surgeries is between 1000x and 2000x greater than CO2. • Answer Anesthetic gasses Back

27. Carbon Footprint : 1000 • Question Across 55 major U.S. cities, commuting by bike rose 70% between 2002 – 2009. This west coast city leads the U.S. in ridership with nearly 6% commuting by bike. • Answer Portland, Oregon Back

28. Bonus Question: 5000 pts. • Question This annual award is presented by Maryland Hospitals for a Healthy Environment to hospitals across that exemplify environmental sustainability leadership. • Answer Trailblazer Award Back

29. Daily Double The Winner Of The Last Round Write Down How Much Money You Are Willing To Risk If You get the Question write you win that money If you get it wrong you Lose the money!

30. Daily Double The Winner Of The Last Round Write Down How Much Money You Are Willing To Risk If You get the Question write you win that money If you get it wrong you Lose the money!