10 Questions
What is the main advantage of clinic- and hospital-based surveillance?
It provides complete coverage if all clinics and hospitals report target diseases.
Which of the following is NOT a step in the surveillance process mentioned in the text?
Implementation of preventive and control measures based on the reports.
What is the role of physicians in clinic- and hospital-based surveillance?
They manage patients and diagnose the target diseases.
What type of surveillance is specifically mentioned for nosocomial or health care-associated infections?
Surveillance managed by a specially appointed committee.
Which factor is key to defining the effectiveness and efficiency of surveillance systems for target diseases?
The target diseases themselves.
What is the primary purpose of active surveillance?
To determine the incidence of an emerging disease through direct communication or review of records
What is the advantage of zero reporting?
It ensures that the disease did not occur during the specified reporting period
Which of the following statements is true regarding laboratory diagnosis and surveillance systems?
Surveillance requires collaboration with laboratories to confirm diagnoses initially based on clinical diagnosis
What is passive surveillance?
Reporting by the public and health-care professionals
What should the hospital administration do regarding nosocomial infections?
Be regularly updated on the incidence and take measures to prevent and control them
Learn about the steps involved in the history, data collection, assessment, and timely dispatch of reports in surveillance systems. Understand the importance of target diseases and clinic- and hospital-based surveillance methods.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
