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?

<p>Formative Assessment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Epidemiology, what does the Reservoir refer to?

<p>A place where pathogens replicate (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in an outbreak investigation?

<p>Establishing the existence of an outbreak (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Speak with patients (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Spending time in the lobby of Hotel A (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To establish a standard set of criteria to identify cases (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Determining the source of the outbreak (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To describe and orient the data about the outbreak (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Determine the size of the conference population (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Descriptive epidemiology (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Time, place, and person (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Determining causes and associations of diseases (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a typical focus of Descriptive Epidemiology?

<p>Determining disease causes (B)</p> 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?

<p>Identifying common symptoms among the ill participants (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The size of the conference population (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Determining the source of contamination (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Disinfecting all surfaces and water systems thoroughly (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>New England Journal of Medicine (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>H. Frumkin (C)</p> 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'?

<p>Cough syrup contamination crisis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Tsai, T.R. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which publication is authored by Rasmussen and Goodman?

<p>The CDC Field Epidemiology Manual (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Public Health Reports (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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