Epidemic Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Virulence: mycolic acid in cell wall causes slow growth, protection from lysis once bacteria are phagocytized, capacity for intracellular growth, resistance to Gram-staining, detergents, many antimicrobial drugs, and dessication - Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Unique properties: grows very slowly, can live within macrophages, tuberculin skin test--positive when red swelling appears, BCG vaccine is used in countries w/ lots of TB cases, effective on 80% of children and 20-50% of adults, cord fact...

Which term refers to the study of the geographic distribution of disease and its transmission? A. epidemiology* B. etiology C. morbidology D. pathology Difficulty: Easy ASM Standard: 23 2. Which term refers to the study of the cause of disease? A. epidemiology B. etiology* C. morbidology D. pathology Difficulty: Easy ASM Standard: 23 3. Tetanus, which is caused by Clostridium tetani, is an example of which type of disease? A. endemic B. epidemic C. pandemic D. sporadic*

Test Bank Ebersole and Hess’ Gerontological Nursing & Healthy Aging 5th Edition by Theris A. Touhy, and Kathleen F Jet Chapter 1-28. An older adult who is a traditional Chinese man has a blood pressure of 80/54 mm Hg and refuses to remain in the bed. Which intervention should the nurse use to promote and maintain his health? a. Have the health care provider speak to him. b. Use principles of the holistic health system. c. Ask about his perceptions and treatment ideas. Ebersole and Hess'...

What was learned from the early methadone research? A. Methadone treatment was corrective, but patients can't taper from it B. Patients experienced intoxication from methadone similar to heroin C. Patients experienced ceiling agonist effects therefore did not have blockade from the short- acting opioids D. Methadone treatment reduced death, crime days, decreased HIV seroconversion, Intravenous drug use, and increased social function CORRECT ANSWER D. Methadone treatment reduced death, cri...

NURSING NR 283 Pathophysiology Quiz 1 2023. A short-term illness that develops very quickly with perhaps a high fever or severe pain is called: a. latent. b. chronic. c. manifestation. d. acute. Correct 6. A situation when there is a higher than expected number of cases of an infectious disease within a given area is called a/an: a. epidemic. Correct b. exacerbation. c. morbidity. d. pandemic. 7. A deficit of oxygen in the cells usually due to respiratory or circulatory problems is ca...

Pilates Exam Review Questions & Answers 2023/2024 1) In Pilates, we isolate movement, not _____ - ANSWER-Muscles 1) Kyphosis is an exaggerated curve in the _____ spine - ANSWER-Thoracic 1) Lengthen the neck and begin to flex the spine off the mat one vertebrae at a time. Pass through imprint and keep moving until pelvis is vertical and arms are parallel to the floor. The thoracic spine is flexed and shoulders are down and plantar flex the ankles. This is the first exhale of what exercis...

ENG1503 Assignment 1 2023 Semester 2 2023 (ANSWERS) QUESTIONS ASKED: Purpose: The purpose of this assignment is to teach you how to critically read an article, and to engage with and reflect on it in an academic manner by answering the assigned questions in short paragraphs. When marking the assignment, we will penalise poor language expression. Examples of poor language expression include serious errors in sentence structure, incomprehensible and barely literate vocabulary, spelling...

HCAD Midterm Questions and Answers Fully solved Key social factors that predict an individual's health include all the following except which? A. Gender B. Family income C. Availability of educational opportunities D. Social connections Gender Which of the following is a distinguishing feature of many U.S. patients' experience? A. Ignorance of the price of a service until after delivery B. Long waits for elective services C. Equal access to health care D. Agreement about wheth...

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Test Bank For Pathophysiology 7th Edition by Jacquelyn L Banasik Chapter 1-54-Grades A+-2023-2024 1. C.Q. was recently exposed to group A hemolytic Streptococcus and subsequently developed a pharyngeal infection. His clinic examination reveals an oral temperature of 102.3°F, skin rash, dysphagia, and reddened throat mucosa with multiple pustules. He complains of sore throat, malaise, and joint stiffness. A throat culture is positive for Streptococcus, and antibiotics have been prescrib...