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PSM · Environmental health
Sample itemWhat condition favors mosquito breeding around homes?
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The answer and the reasoning
A. Stagnant water
This Environmental health item is answered by Stagnant water, which directly follows the principle relevant to the observation, documentation, or public-health action described.
Option by option
A. Stagnant water (correct)
Correct. Stagnant water most directly matches the defining clue in this item.
B. Cold storage
Cold storage does not explain the stated finding or appropriate intervention.
C. Flowing chlorinated water only
Flowing chlorinated water only may be associated with another setting but is not the best fit here.
D. Dry sealed containers
Dry sealed containers does not establish the requested environmental health conclusion.
Source note: Original NextPrep sample item — pending expert review. This item is original practice material awaiting independent expert review, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.
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