Nurs 241 Chapter 1 Part 2 Exam Questions
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Updated 2026
Prognosis The predicted outcome or likelihood of
recovery
from a disease.
Morbidity Disease rate within a population OR
degree of
functional impairment caused by disease.
Mortality The number of deaths caused by a
disease within a
population.
Epidemiology Science that studies distribution of
disease,
transmission patterns, risk factors, and
disease
control.
Incidence NEW cases during a specific time period.
Prevalence ALL cases (new + existing) at a given time.
Communicable disease Spread person to person.
and Answers with Verified Solutions | Latest
Updated 2026
Prognosis The predicted outcome or likelihood of
recovery
from a disease.
Morbidity Disease rate within a population OR
degree of
functional impairment caused by disease.
Mortality The number of deaths caused by a
disease within a
population.
Epidemiology Science that studies distribution of
disease,
transmission patterns, risk factors, and
disease
control.
Incidence NEW cases during a specific time period.
Prevalence ALL cases (new + existing) at a given time.
Communicable disease Spread person to person.
