Part 1

Question 1

_______ is the science of transmission.

Answer 1

Epidemiology

Question 2

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is the number of deaths due to a disease during  a specific period of time divided by the total population.
A.) Prevalence rates
B.) Mortality rate
C.) Incidence rates
D.) Morbidity rate

Answer 2

B.) Mortality rate

Question 3

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is the total number of people with a disease at any given time (looks at new and existing cases). 
A.) Prevalence rates
B.) Mortality rate
C.) Incidence rates
D.) Morbidity rate

Answer 3

A.) Prevalence rates

Question 4

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is the number of new cases of a disease acquired in a specific period of time.
A.) Prevalence rates
B.) Mortality rate
C.) Incidence rates
D.) Morbidity rate

Answer 4

C.) Incidence rates

new rates

Question 5

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is the number of individuals affected by a disease during a set period of time divided by the total population.
A.) Prevalence rates
B.) Mortality rate
C.) Incidence rates
D.) Morbidity rate

Answer 5

D.) Morbidity rate

Question 6

Risk factors are also called ________.

Answer 6

pre-disposing factors

Question 7

Pre-disposing factors are also called _________.

Answer 7

risk factors

includes being immunocompromised

Question 8

_______ is the study of the factors and mechanisms involved in the frequency and spread of diseases (and other health-related problems).

Focuses on transmission (routes, predisposing factors, etc).

Answer 8

Epidemiology

Question 9

Epidemiologists keep track of ________ diseases. This type of disease is any disease required by law to be reported to government authorities.

Answer 9

notifiable diseases

Question 10

Epidemiologists use levels to classify the extent of disease within a population (a threat matrix). Of the choices below, rank them in order from least threatening to most threatening.

1. ) Epidemics
2. ) Endemic diseases
3. ) Pandemics
4. ) Sporadic diseases.

Answer 10

1. ) Sporadic diseases
2. ) Endemic diseases
3. ) Epidemic
4. ) Pandemic

Question 11

Epidemiologists use levels to classify the extent of disease within a population (a threat matrix).

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ occur constantly within a population but in low numbers; pose no threat to public health.
A.) Epidemics
B.) Endemic diseases
C.) Pandemics
D.) Sporadic diseases.

Answer 11

B.) Endemic diseases

Question 12

Epidemiologists use levels to classify the extent of disease within a population (a threat matrix).

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ occur when the incidence of the disease suddenly becomes higher than normal.  Causes morbidity and mortality rates to increase.
A.) Epidemics
B.) Endemic diseases
C.) Pandemics
D.) Sporadic diseases.

Answer 12

A.) Epidemics

Question 13

Epidemiologists use levels to classify the extent of disease within a population (a threat matrix).

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ occur in a random and unpredictable manner; pose no threat to public health. 
A.) Epidemics
B.) Endemic diseases
C.) Pandemics
D.) Sporadic diseases.

Answer 13

D.) Sporadic diseases.

Question 14

Epidemiologists use levels to classify the extent of disease within a population (a threat matrix).

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ are epidemics that occur in many geographical locations throughout the world.
A.) Epidemics
B.) Endemic diseases
C.) Pandemics
D.) Sporadic diseases.

Answer 14

C.) Pandemics

Question 15

There are 2 main types of epidemics.

A ________ arises from contact with contaminated substances, e.g. food or water.
A.) Common-source outbreak
B.) Propagated epidemic

Answer 15

A.) Common-source outbreak

Question 16

There are 2 main types of epidemics.

A ________ results from the amplification of cases due to person-to-person contact.
A.) Common-source outbreak
B.) Propagated epidemic

Answer 16

B.) Propagated epidemic

Question 17

There are 2 main types of epidemics.

A ________ arises from contact with contaminated substances, e.g. food or water. Often short-lived and are contained when the source of contamination is identified.
A.) Common-source outbreak
B.) Propagated epidemic

Answer 17

A.) Common-source outbreak

short-lived

Question 18

There are 2 main types of epidemics.

A ________ results from the amplification of cases due to person-to-person contact. Often long-lived and requires timely treatment and vaccinations (when available).
A.) Common-source outbreak
B.) Propagated epidemic

Answer 18

B.) Propagated epidemic

long-lived