PH-340 Exam #2 Study Guide With
Correct Solution
What estimated percent of cancers in men and women are attributed to excess body
weight? - ANSWER 5% in men and 11% in women
Per the 2021 Cancer Facts and Figures, what are the projected top three types of
cancer deaths for females in the United States, as listed in descending order? -
ANSWER a. Lung and bronchus; breast; colon and rectum
Per the 2021 Cancer Facts and Figures, what are the projected top three types of
cancer deaths for males in the United States, as listed in descending order? - ANSWER
Lung and bronchus; prostate; colon and rectum
According to the 2021 Cancer Facts and Figures, what is the relative risk of developing
lung cancer among men and women who smoke cigarettes than people who never
smoked? - ANSWER 25 times more likely
Regarding concerns being raised by some as to whether or not cancer patients may be
at a greater risk of COVID-19 complications and death, what is the response by the
American Cancer Society? - ANSWER Risk factors that have been most consistently
linked with an increased risk of severe COVID-19 disease and/or death mirror those in
the general population
What is the leading preventable cause of death in the United States? - ANSWER
Tobacco
Today, cigarette smoking causes about what percent of all cancer deaths? - ANSWER
30%
The anamnestic response is aligned with which type of immunity? - ANSWER
Adaptive/Acquired
Which one of the following impacts is documented by the Cleveland Clinic as a benefit to
the infant due to breastfeeding: - ANSWER Lower rates of infant mortality
Which one of the following impacts is documented by the Cleveland Clinic as a benefit to
the mother due to breastfeeding: - ANSWER Faster weight loss after birth
Which one of the following immune entities protect the body by engaging in
phagocytosis with a pathogen? - ANSWER Monocytes and macrophages
Natural active humoral immunity would be derived from: - ANSWER microorganism
exposure
, The following data from Baker, North Dakota were collected for 2020: Population:
50,000; Females aged 15-44yrs.: 20,000; Live Births: 2,000; Infant Deaths: 20; Deaths
due to all causes: 100.
What would the Infant Mortality Rate be per 1000? - ANSWER 10
How does the calculated Infant Mortality Rate for Baker, North Dakota compare with the
most-recently verified Infant Mortality Rate in the U.S.? - ANSWER Baker's Infant
Mortality Rate is higher than the verified U.S. rate
Based on a recent foodborne outbreak in Lycoming, IL, for those who ate vanilla ice
cream, there were 30 ill and 5 not ill, compared to those who did not eat vanilla ice
cream where there were 3 ill and 20 not ill, respond to the following question:
What was the attack rate for those who ate vanilla ice cream? - ANSWER 85.7%
Based on a recent foodborne outbreak in Lycoming, IL, for those who ate vanilla ice
cream, there were 30 ill and 5 not ill, compared to those who did not eat vanilla ice
cream where there were 3 ill and 20 not ill, respond to the following question:
What was the relative risk for those who ate the vanilla ice cream? - ANSWER 6.6
Since this was the first epidemiological study that was conducted following this
foodborne outbreak in order to gather preliminary data, it would be what type of
epidemiological study design and timeline? - ANSWER Prospective descriptive
In terms of additional information related to those ill in this outbreak, the
incubation period for the foodborne illness was 2 hours, and the symptoms
included diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea, and vomiting. What was the
most likely disease? - ANSWER Staphylococcus aureus foodborne illness
No person had any ongoing health issues, and thus what type of treatment would be
typically recommended? - ANSWER Rest and fluids
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 to be a
pandemic. Since that time, this viral disease has been influencing a majority of countries
worldwide. Epidemiological principles and practices contribute to our better
understanding of the disease, along with attempts for preliminary prevention and
control. During the week of November 8, 2021, the following data were identified:
Number of cases worldwide: 250,665,159
Number of deaths worldwide: 5,061,233
Number of cases in the United States: 46,643,382
Correct Solution
What estimated percent of cancers in men and women are attributed to excess body
weight? - ANSWER 5% in men and 11% in women
Per the 2021 Cancer Facts and Figures, what are the projected top three types of
cancer deaths for females in the United States, as listed in descending order? -
ANSWER a. Lung and bronchus; breast; colon and rectum
Per the 2021 Cancer Facts and Figures, what are the projected top three types of
cancer deaths for males in the United States, as listed in descending order? - ANSWER
Lung and bronchus; prostate; colon and rectum
According to the 2021 Cancer Facts and Figures, what is the relative risk of developing
lung cancer among men and women who smoke cigarettes than people who never
smoked? - ANSWER 25 times more likely
Regarding concerns being raised by some as to whether or not cancer patients may be
at a greater risk of COVID-19 complications and death, what is the response by the
American Cancer Society? - ANSWER Risk factors that have been most consistently
linked with an increased risk of severe COVID-19 disease and/or death mirror those in
the general population
What is the leading preventable cause of death in the United States? - ANSWER
Tobacco
Today, cigarette smoking causes about what percent of all cancer deaths? - ANSWER
30%
The anamnestic response is aligned with which type of immunity? - ANSWER
Adaptive/Acquired
Which one of the following impacts is documented by the Cleveland Clinic as a benefit to
the infant due to breastfeeding: - ANSWER Lower rates of infant mortality
Which one of the following impacts is documented by the Cleveland Clinic as a benefit to
the mother due to breastfeeding: - ANSWER Faster weight loss after birth
Which one of the following immune entities protect the body by engaging in
phagocytosis with a pathogen? - ANSWER Monocytes and macrophages
Natural active humoral immunity would be derived from: - ANSWER microorganism
exposure
, The following data from Baker, North Dakota were collected for 2020: Population:
50,000; Females aged 15-44yrs.: 20,000; Live Births: 2,000; Infant Deaths: 20; Deaths
due to all causes: 100.
What would the Infant Mortality Rate be per 1000? - ANSWER 10
How does the calculated Infant Mortality Rate for Baker, North Dakota compare with the
most-recently verified Infant Mortality Rate in the U.S.? - ANSWER Baker's Infant
Mortality Rate is higher than the verified U.S. rate
Based on a recent foodborne outbreak in Lycoming, IL, for those who ate vanilla ice
cream, there were 30 ill and 5 not ill, compared to those who did not eat vanilla ice
cream where there were 3 ill and 20 not ill, respond to the following question:
What was the attack rate for those who ate vanilla ice cream? - ANSWER 85.7%
Based on a recent foodborne outbreak in Lycoming, IL, for those who ate vanilla ice
cream, there were 30 ill and 5 not ill, compared to those who did not eat vanilla ice
cream where there were 3 ill and 20 not ill, respond to the following question:
What was the relative risk for those who ate the vanilla ice cream? - ANSWER 6.6
Since this was the first epidemiological study that was conducted following this
foodborne outbreak in order to gather preliminary data, it would be what type of
epidemiological study design and timeline? - ANSWER Prospective descriptive
In terms of additional information related to those ill in this outbreak, the
incubation period for the foodborne illness was 2 hours, and the symptoms
included diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea, and vomiting. What was the
most likely disease? - ANSWER Staphylococcus aureus foodborne illness
No person had any ongoing health issues, and thus what type of treatment would be
typically recommended? - ANSWER Rest and fluids
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 to be a
pandemic. Since that time, this viral disease has been influencing a majority of countries
worldwide. Epidemiological principles and practices contribute to our better
understanding of the disease, along with attempts for preliminary prevention and
control. During the week of November 8, 2021, the following data were identified:
Number of cases worldwide: 250,665,159
Number of deaths worldwide: 5,061,233
Number of cases in the United States: 46,643,382
