NSG 8673 Final Exam Questions and
Solutions
How does the information from the CDC and WHO assist in current
epidemiological work? - answer-✔Both provide current health information on
populations
What is the best definition of epidemiology? - answer-✔The study of various
health-related outcomes in a population.
A nurse is reviewing information about influenza rates in the population. The rates
are at a level the nurse would expect to see for the time of year. Which term
would be used to describe this finding? - answer-✔Endemic
The local health department issues warnings to residents of a community that a
disease is expected to reach pandemic levels. Which piece of information would
this warning most likely include? - answer-✔The disease mentioned will affect
people in large areas and cross international borders
Why is the trend data available from the CDC important in determining if
outcomes are met in public health? - answer-✔Trend data can be used to
determine if interventions are successful
Primary Prevention includes both active and passive aspects of prevention. T or F?
- answer-✔True
,Secondary prevention includes the use of a multidisciplinary team that works to
maximize the individual's potential and quality of life. T or F? - answer-✔False
Descriptive epidemiology involves the proposal of hypotheses and using statistical
analysis to answer questions. T or F? - answer-✔False
The _______ triangle is traditionally comprised of three factors: host, infectious
agent, and the environment. - answer-✔epidemiology
What is the best definition of population health? - answer-✔The health outcomes
of a group of individuals
What is the focus of population health research? - answer-✔The study of
interactions and patterns of health determinants
Which outcome measure is of major importance in both public health and
population health? - answer-✔Infant mortality rate
Why is it important to know the reasons for infant mortality or similar outcomes?
- answer-✔The knowledge assists to develop policies and programs
Why is it important to consider social determinants of health when caring for
individuals or population groups? - answer-✔The social determinants of health
influence health outcomes in population groups
Social determinants of health are responsible for the health inequities within and
between countries. T or F? - answer-✔True
, Population-based sampling for research is similar to convenience sampling and
can be used interchangeably. T or F? - answer-✔False
The Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) developed the Triple Aim
Framework to optimize health systems performance through new designs. T or F?
- answer-✔True
Several governmental health agencies have population-based databases that can
be used to conduct original research. T or F? - answer-✔True
Why should deaths due to infectious diseases be considered estimates? - answer-
✔The cause of death reported on death certificates may be inaccurate
What does the advanced model of the triangle of epidemiology have that the
standard model is lacking? - answer-✔The advanced model accounts for
complexity, but the standard model does not.
Which is a mode of transmission for the SARS virus? - answer-✔Airborne (droplet)
Which is both the portal of entry and the portal of exit for smallpox? - answer-
✔The nose and mouth
The epidemiology triangle includes the three components of an agent, host, and
environment. T or F? - answer-✔True
Solutions
How does the information from the CDC and WHO assist in current
epidemiological work? - answer-✔Both provide current health information on
populations
What is the best definition of epidemiology? - answer-✔The study of various
health-related outcomes in a population.
A nurse is reviewing information about influenza rates in the population. The rates
are at a level the nurse would expect to see for the time of year. Which term
would be used to describe this finding? - answer-✔Endemic
The local health department issues warnings to residents of a community that a
disease is expected to reach pandemic levels. Which piece of information would
this warning most likely include? - answer-✔The disease mentioned will affect
people in large areas and cross international borders
Why is the trend data available from the CDC important in determining if
outcomes are met in public health? - answer-✔Trend data can be used to
determine if interventions are successful
Primary Prevention includes both active and passive aspects of prevention. T or F?
- answer-✔True
,Secondary prevention includes the use of a multidisciplinary team that works to
maximize the individual's potential and quality of life. T or F? - answer-✔False
Descriptive epidemiology involves the proposal of hypotheses and using statistical
analysis to answer questions. T or F? - answer-✔False
The _______ triangle is traditionally comprised of three factors: host, infectious
agent, and the environment. - answer-✔epidemiology
What is the best definition of population health? - answer-✔The health outcomes
of a group of individuals
What is the focus of population health research? - answer-✔The study of
interactions and patterns of health determinants
Which outcome measure is of major importance in both public health and
population health? - answer-✔Infant mortality rate
Why is it important to know the reasons for infant mortality or similar outcomes?
- answer-✔The knowledge assists to develop policies and programs
Why is it important to consider social determinants of health when caring for
individuals or population groups? - answer-✔The social determinants of health
influence health outcomes in population groups
Social determinants of health are responsible for the health inequities within and
between countries. T or F? - answer-✔True
, Population-based sampling for research is similar to convenience sampling and
can be used interchangeably. T or F? - answer-✔False
The Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) developed the Triple Aim
Framework to optimize health systems performance through new designs. T or F?
- answer-✔True
Several governmental health agencies have population-based databases that can
be used to conduct original research. T or F? - answer-✔True
Why should deaths due to infectious diseases be considered estimates? - answer-
✔The cause of death reported on death certificates may be inaccurate
What does the advanced model of the triangle of epidemiology have that the
standard model is lacking? - answer-✔The advanced model accounts for
complexity, but the standard model does not.
Which is a mode of transmission for the SARS virus? - answer-✔Airborne (droplet)
Which is both the portal of entry and the portal of exit for smallpox? - answer-
✔The nose and mouth
The epidemiology triangle includes the three components of an agent, host, and
environment. T or F? - answer-✔True
