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How does the informa on from the CDC and WHO assist in current epidemiological work? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Both provide current health informa on on popula ons
What is the best defini on of epidemiology? - CORRECT ANSWERS The study of various
health-related outcomes in a popula on.
A nurse is reviewing informa on about influenza rates in the popula on. The rates are at a level
the nurse would expect to see for the me of year. Which term would be used to describe this
finding? - CORRECT ANSWERS Endemic
The local health department issues warnings to residents of a community that a disease is
expected to reach pandemic levels. Which piece of informa on would this warning most likely
include? - CORRECT ANSWERS The disease men oned will affect people in large areas and
cross interna onal borders
Why is the trend data available from the CDC important in determining if outcomes are met in
public health? - CORRECT ANSWERS Trend data can be used to determine if interven ons are
successful
Primary Preven on includes both ac ve and passive aspects of preven on. T or F? - CORRECT
ANSWERS True
Secondary preven on includes the use of a mul disciplinary team that works to maximize the
individual's poten al and quality of life. T or F? - CORRECT ANSWERS False
Descrip ve epidemiology involves the proposal of hypotheses and using sta s cal analysis to
answer ques ons. T or F? - CORRECT ANSWERS False
,The _______ triangle is tradi onally comprised of three factors: host, infec ous agent, and the
environment. - CORRECT ANSWERS epidemiology
What is the best defini on of popula on health? - CORRECT ANSWERS The health outcomes
of a group of individuals
What is the focus of popula on health research? - CORRECT ANSWERS The study of
interac ons and pa4erns of health determinants
Which outcome measure is of major importance in both public health and popula on health? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Infant mortality rate
Why is it important to know the reasons for infant mortality or similar outcomes? - CORRECT
ANSWERS The knowledge assists to develop policies and programs
Why is it important to consider social determinants of health when caring for individuals or
popula on groups? - CORRECT ANSWERS The social determinants of health influence health
outcomes in popula on groups
Social determinants of health are responsible for the health inequi es within and between
countries. T or F? - CORRECT ANSWERS True
Popula on-based sampling for research is similar to convenience sampling and can be used
interchangeably. T or F? - CORRECT ANSWERS False
The Ins tute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) developed the Triple Aim Framework to
op mize health systems performance through new designs. T or F? - CORRECT ANSWERS True
, Several governmental health agencies have popula on-based databases that can be used to
conduct original research. T or F? - CORRECT ANSWERS True
Why should deaths due to infec ous diseases be considered es mates? - CORRECT ANSWERS
The cause of death reported on death cer ficates may be inaccurate
What does the advanced model of the triangle of epidemiology have that the standard model is
lacking? - CORRECT ANSWERS The advanced model accounts for complexity, but the standard
model does not.
Which is a mode of transmission for the SARS virus? - CORRECT ANSWERS Airborne (droplet)
Which is both the portal of entry and the portal of exit for smallpox? - CORRECT ANSWERS The
nose and mouth
The epidemiology triangle includes the three components of an agent, host, and environment.
T or F? - CORRECT ANSWERS True
The chain of transmission requires two vulnerable hosts in order for an infec on to be
transmi4ed. T or F? - CORRECT ANSWERS True
Noncontagious communicable diseases are transmi4ed through skin-to-skin contact. T or F? -
CORRECT ANSWERS False
Noncontagious communicable diseases do not require a mode of transmission to infect a host.
T or F? - CORRECT ANSWERS False
The concept of ______ health is based on the understanding that human health and civiliza on
depend on a flourishing natural systems - CORRECT ANSWERS planetary