30 Questions
What is the main difference between pathology and epidemiology?
Pathology studies the structure and function of diseases in individuals, while epidemiology studies the distribution and determinants of diseases in populations.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a contagious disease?
Requires direct contact for transmission
What is the epidemiological term used to describe the minimum amount of a pathogen required to cause infection in 50% of a population?
ID50
Which of the following is an example of a communicable disease?
Influenza
True or false: All communicable diseases are contagious diseases.
False
Which of the following is a key focus of epidemiology?
Determining the distribution and determinants of diseases in populations
What term is used to describe the number of new cases of Chlamydia in the United States in 2016?
Incidence
Which disease is caused by the bacterium Francisella tularensis?
Tularemia
What is the disease that can result in fatal brain damage due to Toxoplasma gondii?
Toxoplasmosis
Which term describes the total number of cases of COVID-19 reported in the year 2023?
Period prevalence
What disease is caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis?
Anthrax
Which term refers to the number of deaths per 1,000 population in Canada in 2018?
Mortality rate
What does the term 'Incidence' refer to in epidemiology?
The number of new cases of a disease that occurred during a specified time period per a specifically defined population
Which term describes the ratio of the number of people who died of a disease during a specified time period per a specified population?
Mortality rate
In epidemiology, what does 'Point prevalence' refer to?
The number of cases of a disease existing in a given population at a particular moment in time
What is meant by 'Prevalence' in epidemiology?
The number of cases of a disease existing in a given population during a specific time period
Which term describes the number of cases of a disease existing in a given population at a particular moment in time?
Point prevalence
What does 'Morbidity rate' represent in epidemiology?
The number of new cases of a disease that occurred during a specified time period per a specifically defined population
What is the primary goal of infection control and public health measures?
To continuously prevent and control epidemics
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a broad strategy for controlling and preventing infectious diseases?
Develop new vaccines for all diseases
Which of the following is a specific strategy mentioned for preventing or controlling infectious diseases?
Using personal protective equipment (PPE)
What is the role of public health agencies according to the text?
To promote and protect the health of the entire population
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a specific strategy for preventing or controlling infectious diseases?
Closing all international borders
What is the focus of public health according to the text?
Improving and protecting community health and well-being
What is the primary goal of public health agencies?
To prevent the spread of diseases and promote healthy lifestyles
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of healthcare personnel in public health?
Performing surgical procedures
Which organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations focused on public health?
World Health Organization (WHO)
What is the purpose of the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)?
To track and report on communicable diseases in the United States
Which agency is responsible for public health at the provincial level in Canada?
Provincial Health Organizations (PHO)
What is the primary responsibility of public health units at the regional level in Canada?
To report cases of communicable diseases
Test your knowledge on the definition of epidemiology, interactions among pathogens, hosts, and the environment, chain of infection, reservoirs of infection, modes of transmission, and the role of public health agencies in Canada. Explore the study of diseases in Pathology and Epidemiology.
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