Epidemiology: Disease Transmission & Chain of Infection Quiz

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What is the main focus of Epidemiology?

Rehabilitation of patients

Treatment of diseases

Diagnosis of diseases

Prevention of diseases (correct)

Which of the following is NOT part of the Chain of Infection model?

Immune System (correct)

Mode of Transmission

Pathogen

Reservoir

What is the purpose of Models of Causality in epidemiology?

Track disease progression

Understand disease patterns (correct)

Identify pathogens

Establish treatment protocols

What type of assessment is Case Study 3.1.1?

Formative Assessment Signup and view all the answers

In Epidemiology, what does the Reservoir refer to?

A place where pathogens replicate Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in an outbreak investigation?

Establishing the existence of an outbreak Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not part of the preparation for fieldwork in an outbreak investigation?

Speak with patients Signup and view all the answers

In the Legionnaires' disease outbreak, what was the main risk factor identified in the case-control study?

Spending time in the lobby of Hotel A Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'defining and identifying cases' step in an outbreak investigation?

To establish a standard set of criteria to identify cases Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a step in the outbreak investigation process?

Determining the source of the outbreak Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'descriptive epidemiology' step in an outbreak investigation?

To describe and orient the data about the outbreak Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step investigators should take to calculate the rate of the outbreak?

Determine the size of the conference population Signup and view all the answers

Which type of epidemiology examines 'when' the population was affected?

Descriptive epidemiology Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of farm tractor-related fatalities was described using records from an existing surveillance system in 1982?

Time, place, and person Signup and view all the answers

In epidemiologic terms, what does 'Analytic Epidemiology' primarily focus on?

Determining causes and associations of diseases Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a typical focus of Descriptive Epidemiology?

Determining disease causes Signup and view all the answers

In relation to the outbreak at Annex X, which information would be most beneficial for determining the scope and impact of the illness?

Identifying common symptoms among the ill participants Signup and view all the answers

What is the first thing investigators should determine to calculate the rate of the outbreak?

The size of the conference population Signup and view all the answers

What is the first crucial step in investigating an outbreak like this?

Determining the source of contamination Signup and view all the answers

To prevent further spread, what action should be taken once an outbreak source is identified?

Disinfecting all surfaces and water systems thoroughly Signup and view all the answers

What journal published the article titled 'Legionnaires' disease: description of an epidemic of pneumonia'?

New England Journal of Medicine Signup and view all the answers

Who is the editor of the book 'Environmental health: from global to local'?

H. Frumkin Signup and view all the answers

Which crisis is discussed in the article analyzed in 'A double dose of fear: A theory-based content analysis of news articles surrounding the 2006 cough syrup contamination crisis in Panama'?

Cough syrup contamination crisis Signup and view all the answers

Who was part of the 'Field Investigation Team' mentioned in 'Legionnaires' disease: description of an epidemic of pneumonia'?

Tsai, T.R. Signup and view all the answers

Which publication is authored by Rasmussen and Goodman?

The CDC Field Epidemiology Manual Signup and view all the answers

'Fatalities associated with farm tractor injuries: an epidemiologic study' was published in which journal?

Public Health Reports Signup and view all the answers