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Question 20.5 pts
Which of these circumstances would increase prevalence?
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If recovery of the disease is faster
If a more effective treatment is discovered
If survival time with the disease increases
If the incidence rate falls
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Question 30.5 pts
The prevalence of cancer in the population refers to how many
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new cases can be attributed to a specific cause.
existing cases resulted in death.
new cases occur in a given time period.
existing cases are currently in the population.
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Question 40.5 pts
An example of an incidence rate is
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2 new cases of a cholera in 2009 in southeast Florida.
2 existing cases of West Nile last year in Orange County.
4 people who reported ever having West Nile in Orange County as of last year.
50 previously diagnosed West Nile cases.
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Question 50.5 pts
Which measure of risk would indicate the transition from non-diseased to a diseased state?
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Incidence rate.
Mortality rate.
Prevalence.
Proportion
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Question 60.5 pts
An example of an agent in the epidemiological triad is:
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the sexual behavior of a young adult.
an 80 year old male living in an adult living facility.
The climate in the northeast.
an infectious microorganism.
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Question 70.5 pts
This image below depicts
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the Chain of Infection.
the root cause of infection.
the Causal pie.
the Epidemiological triad.
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Question 80.5 pts
The best example of an event displaying the Natural History of disease is a (an):
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individual with current immunizations.
An individual who receives surgery for an orthopedic injury.
untreated viral infection.
A bacterial infection that does not respond to treatment.
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Question 90.5 pts
Fungal Meningitis a rare disease and was detected in individuals as a result of contaminated steroids administered by injection. This mode of transmission is an example of,
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indirect contact.
direct contact.
vector transmission.
droplet transmission
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Question 100.5 pts
An example of indirect transmission is:
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kissing a child’s “boo boo”
Sexually transmitted infection.
Clostridium botulinum contracted from improperly canned food.
touching blood and body fluids while performing CPR.
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Question 110.5 pts
Morbidity data is useful for organizations to request funding for prevention.
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True
False
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Question 120.5 pts
Questions about morbidity can be answered by using incidence.
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True
False
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Question 130.5 pts
Proportions help epidemiologists focus on
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comparison of two different groups
a part of the population compared to the whole
labeling a disease as endemic or epidemic
trends over time
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Question 140.5 pts
One thing proportions tell us is what fraction of the population is affected.
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True
False
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Question 150.5 pts
Checking for cuts and/or blister on the foot of clients with diabetes is primary prevention.
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True
False
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Question 160.5 pts
The community mental health NP provides information to a local school about suicide prevention. This is an example of
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secondary prevention
tertiary prevention
primary prevention
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Question 170.5 pts
When searching for health data, the best source of information would be
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Reputable media outlets such as the Associated Press or Public Broadcasting System.
Literature search engines such as PubMed or CINAHL.
Professional organizations such as the American College of Nurse-Midwives or the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.
Government agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or the National Institutes of Health.
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Question 180.5 pts
Epidemiologists should never be involved in health policy decisions.
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True
False
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Question 190.5 pts
A cross-sectional study allows the researcher to determine by chance the numbers of diseased or exposed subjects and the data on exposure and disease are gathered simultaneously.
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False
True
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Question 201 pts
What differences do incidence and prevalence tell you when comparing populations? For example, why would a population have higher incidence than another, or higher prevalence than another?
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