Methods and Models of Epidemiology NR442
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Match each of the following terms with its definition. - CORRECT ANSWER -
mortality—death
morbidity—illness
natural life history—the course of a disease over time from onset to resolution
incidence—the occurrence of new cases of a disease
prevalence—the number of all cases of a specific disease in a population at a given point in time
screening—identification of risk factors and diseases in their earliest stages
surveillance—describes and monitors health events through a systematic process
Which best describes the primary focus of healthcare efforts in the United States? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Chronic diseases
A nurse has determined that there is always a consistent level of people in the population who
experience pneumonia. Which term best describes the occurrence of this disease? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Endemic
Identify whether each factor applies to the host, agent, or environment category of the
epidemiological triangle. - CORRECT ANSWER - Host: age genetics occupation
Agent: drugs, toxins, viruses/bacteria
What is the first action that should be taken by the nurse before planning intervention for a
specific disease in the community? - CORRECT ANSWER - Compare the current rate
with the previous rate of the disease.
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Match each of the following terms with its definition. - CORRECT ANSWER -
mortality—death
morbidity—illness
natural life history—the course of a disease over time from onset to resolution
incidence—the occurrence of new cases of a disease
prevalence—the number of all cases of a specific disease in a population at a given point in time
screening—identification of risk factors and diseases in their earliest stages
surveillance—describes and monitors health events through a systematic process
Which best describes the primary focus of healthcare efforts in the United States? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Chronic diseases
A nurse has determined that there is always a consistent level of people in the population who
experience pneumonia. Which term best describes the occurrence of this disease? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Endemic
Identify whether each factor applies to the host, agent, or environment category of the
epidemiological triangle. - CORRECT ANSWER - Host: age genetics occupation
Agent: drugs, toxins, viruses/bacteria
What is the first action that should be taken by the nurse before planning intervention for a
specific disease in the community? - CORRECT ANSWER - Compare the current rate
with the previous rate of the disease.
