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According to 2010 revised estimates by the CDC, the number of deaths annually related to foodborne illnesses, is estimated to be: - ANS - 5,000 Although the Norwalk-like virus is considered an extremely common cause of foodborne illness, it is rarely diagnosed. According to Marriott, approximately 66% of all foodborne illnesses in the US are caused by: - ANS - bacteria When discussing infective dose, exposure to 2 or more substances can cause this effect - ANS - antagonistic additive syn...

The Inverse Square Law is commonly used in which environmental health program areas to calculate the intensity or strength of a substance at a specified distance from the point source? a. radiation, lighting, and noise b. noise, air emissions, and radiation c. radiation, fluoridation in water, lighting, and noise d. lighting, sewage contamination in stream, and air emissions - ANS - A If 15x + 3 = 7x - 13, then x equals a. - 2.0 b. +2.0 c. +2.5 d. +4.0 - ANS - A What is the legal...

Infectious mononucleosis is caused by - ANS - the Epstein Barr virus Heterophile antibodies are - ANS - antibodies that attach to antigens other than the one that stimulated it's initial response. Infectious Mononucleosis uses - ANS - heterophile antibodies In the Mono test, a positive reaction occurs when there is agglutination with - ANS - horse or beef RBC's. Tests for Syphilis include - ANS - VDRL, RPR, FTA-Abs The RPR (rapid plasma reagin) test uses ______________ in the kit. - ANS...

Non-treponemal tests for syphilis detect what? - ANS - Reagin You performed an RPR assay and the sample was positive. To confirm that the individual has or had syphilis what assay do you perform next? - ANS - FTA-ABS Reactive results of which test on CSF would be considered diagnostic of neurosyphilis? - ANS - VDRL Which EBV-related antibodies are associated with the acute stage of infectious mono? - ANS - IgM antibody to viral capsid antigen Rheumatic fever sometimes occurs after group a...

The VDRL test on cerebrospinal fluid for neurosyphilis: A. is very sensitive. B. uses a higher antigen volume than the serum test. C. does not require the use of a microscope. D. is very specific. - ANS - D. is very specific. Which statement regarding laboratory diagnosis of Borrelia miyamotoi infection is true? A. Polymerase chain reaction may become a valuable diagnostic tool. B. Antibody tests are not subject to cross-reactivity with Lyme antibody tests. C. The organism is routinely c...

The RPR Rapid Plasma Reagin Card test for Syphilis is a _______________ and semiquantitative nontreponenmal ________________ test for the detection of reagin _________________ in human serum or _______________ - ANS - qualitative, flocculation, antibodies, plasma It is used as a _____________ test in syphilis serology. Any ______________are ________________ out and reported to the physician. - ANS - screening, positives , titered Patient samples will then have a confirmatory test done such...

The National Cancer Act of 1971, often referred to as the "War on Cancer," established the: National Cancer Institute's Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results Program Center for Disease Control's National Program of Cancer Registries North American Association of Central Cancer Registries American College of Surgeons' Commission on Cancer - ANS - National Cancer Institute's Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results Program Each standard setting organization represents varying re...

Cases presented at cancer conference for discussion of initial diagnosis with an emphasis on accurate staging, treatment options and a management plan are_________________________. - ANS - Prospective The cancer conference coordinator monitors and evaluates the cancer conference activities and reports to the cancer committee at least: - ANS - Each calendar year Cancer Committee members or a designated alternate must attend what percent of meeting annually? - ANS - 75% In order to receive ...

What is the primary purpose of performing follow-up? - ANS - Ensure continued medical surveillance to evaluate success of therapy The two most important case-finding sources for central registries are - ANS - Pathology reports and disease indices Disease index - ANS - List of diseases and conditions diagnosed in identified patients that are coded by using a standard classification system (such as ICD and CPT codes) Freestanding pathology laboratories may be a case-finding source for a - AN...

The Presence of Reed-Stenberg cell is diagnostic of: - ANS - Hodkin's disease Adjuvant therapy is best described as treatment which: - ANS - is administered in conjunction with another treatment Evidence-based medicine is: - ANS - The integration of best research evidence with the clinical expertise and patient values Malignancies of the Oropharynx are most often found in the: - ANS - Tonsils and base of the tongue. Which of the following is a neoplasm of smooth muscle origin ? - ANS - L...

The National Program of Cancer Registries (NPCR) is a function of: - ANS - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Of the methods for calculating survival rates used by central cancer registries, an "observed survival rate" is..... - ANS - Cancer cases expected to die from all causes. The Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) Program registries cover approximately what percentage of the United States population? - ANS - 28% The ability of a test to give a positive f...

A characteristic of data quality is: - ANS - Accuracy According to the Commission on Cancer the maximum number of cancer registry cases that need to have quality control is: - ANS - 300, Cancer Program Standards: Ensuring Patient-Centered Care, 2016, Standard 1.6 Every calendar year the cancer committee establishes: - ANS - One clinical and one programmatic goal for the endeavors related to cancer care, Cancer Program Standards: Ensuring Patient-Centered Care, 2016: Standard 1.5. The esta...

How often does NCRA offer WKT - ANS - Four times per year during two week windows around 200 areas of the country Where is the RPR job Analysis available? - ANS - The NCRA Website and the appendix of the study guide How can you register for WKT - ANS - Using NCRA's exam registration process Where can I find my testing location? - ANS - NCRA.org/testing What is your best source for questions and testing? - ANS - NCRA.org What is GRMS - ANS - General requirements and minimum standards Wha...

There are _____ amino acids incorporated into proteins - ANS - 20 All amino acids exist in the L-form except for _____ - ANS - Glycine Amphoteric - ANS - Can act as both an acid and base What are the essential amino acids (10) - ANS - Phenylalanine Valine Tryptophan Threonine Isoleucine Methionine Histidine Arginine Leucine Lysine What amino acid is essential in children but no adults? - ANS - Histidine

What is telehealth? - ANS - a way for individuals to remotely access health-related services using technology, rather than in-person contact. What is the goal of telehealth? - ANS - to make it easier for a patient to connect with a healthcare provider and vice versa. When someone has diabetes, what ways can they help their body? - ANS - monitor what they eat, diet, exercise, take medicine/insulin, weight loss Cellular respiration - ANS - a series of chemical reactions where the cells gener...

What is currently known about fluoride in drinking water supplies? - ANS - In communities where fluoride is lacking in the water there is a very high dental decay rate. If the water supply is severely deficient in ____, both breastfed and formula-fed infants require supplementation after 6 months of age. - ANS - Fluoride What stabilizes bones and makes teeth resistant to decay? - ANS - Fluoride What is recommended for vegetarian women who are pregnant? - ANS - Legumes, Tofu, Whole Grains ...

What are the components of amino acids? - ANS - amine group, acid group, side chain What makes an amino acid unique? - ANS - side chain How many amino acids exist? Essential and non-essential. - ANS - 9 essential, 11 nonessential What is stopped if we are lacking an amino acid? - ANS - protein synthesis What is needed for protein synthesis? - ANS - amino acids What is negative nitrogen balance? - ANS - more nitrogen is excreted than taken in What is positive nitrogen balance? - ANS - more ...

Describe the major roles of water - ANS - • Carries nutrients • Cleanses tissue and blood • Solvent - dissolves other substances to create a solution • Chemical reactions • Shock absorber • Body temperature Causes of Deyhydration - ANS - • Don't drink enough fluids • Diuretics (alcohol, caffiene) • Eat lots of salt & sugar Describe fluid and electrolyte balance. Identify the roles of minerals in maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance, and acid-base balance - ANS -...

Using the General Social Survey, a researcher finds that of all the religious groups in the United States, Catholics are the largest group, but combined Protestant denominations outnumber Catholics. This is an example of what kind of research? - ANS - Descriptive Deductive research begins with which element? - ANS - Social theory A researcher conducts a survey of students randomly selected from Introduction to Psychology classes at State University. The researcher then attempts to generaliz...

What agent do you use to decolorize in Acid fast stain, Kinyoun method? - ANS - Acid alcohol Staphylococcus - ANS - Gram positive cocci in clusters Mycobacterium - ANS - acid fast rods Corynebacterium - ANS - Gram positive pleomorphic rods Escherichus - ANS - Gram negative rods Which of the following is crucial for smear preparation? A. None of the choices are correct B. Use a drop of water to emulsify bacteria from an agar plate C. All of the choices D. Use only a small amount of bacte...