Multiple Choice Questions Flashcards
What can nurses do to help prevent death from botulism
A) Early detection and use of the antitoxin
B) Educate patients’ families about botulism
C) promote nutrition for healing
D) Put affected patients on isolation
A.) Early Detection and use of the antitoxin
Which type of home-prepared, uncooked game food has not been associated with botulism outbreaks in Alaskan Natives? A) Beaver B) Whale C) Seal D) Fish E) Moose
E.) Moose
There was increased incidences of botulism in the 70s and 80s in Alaska largely because:
A) The population increased
B) Alaska Native people started eating more “modern” food
C) Alaska Native people started eating beluga whale
D) Alaska Native people started storing their game meats in synthetic containers instead of underground earthen pits
D.) Alaska Native people started storing their game meats in synthetic containers instead of underground earthen pits
The most effective way to avoid contracting botulism:
A) Ferment your aquatic game meats
B) Eat aquatic game meats only directly after the animal dies
C) Only eat aquatic game meats in the winter months
D) Adequately cook your aquatic game meats
D) Adequately Cook Your Aquatic Game Meats
Most outbreaks of botulism have been recorded to occur during this time of year: A) July- August B) October- November C) February- March D) December- January
A.) July - August
What population does Diphtheria affect the most? Children Adults Animals Elderly
Children
Who anticipated the discovery of diphtheria? Albert Einstein Emil von Behring Pierre Bretonneu Friedrich Loeffler
Friedrich Loeffler
Was the diphtheria case in Nome, AK considered endemic, epidemic or pandemic? Andempic Endemic Epidemic Pandemic
Epidemic
Which chronic disease is associated with lower antibody concentrations of diphtheria? IBS, IBD or CHF?
IBS
IBD
CHF
IBD
Which country is most affected by Diphtheria? India Nepal Pakistan United States
India
Hepatitis C is a bloodborne virus that is most commonly transmitted through which of the following: (select all that apply)
a. ) Injection drug use through sharing needles
b. ) Reusing or inadequate sterilization of syringes and needles in a healthcare setting
c. ) Sexual activity that leads to blood exposure
d. ) Infected mother through breast milk
a. ) Injection drug use through sharing needles
b. ) Reusing or inadequate sterilization of syringes and needles in a healthcare setting
c. ) Sexual activity that leads to blood exposure
Hepatitis C is known as
A Silent Endemic
A Silent Epidemic
A Silent Pandemic
A Silent Epidemic
Which of the following is known as a population at risk of having Hep C?
Baby Boomers (born in 1945-1965)
Rural population
Excessive alcohol use
Baby Boomers
Treatment of Hepatitis C has proven successful with rates rising 6%-90%, however, what is the major public concern for this treatment?
Long course of treatment
Access to treatment
High costs of treatment
Common adverse side effects
High Costs of Treatment
What type of screenings are recommended to detect Hepatitis C?
Mammography
Blood Test
Ultrasound
MRI
Blood Test
