4/4/25, 7:27 Methods and Models of Epidemiology NR442 |
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METHODS AND MODELS OF EPIDEMIOLOGY NR442 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE
mortality—death morbidity
—illness
natural life history—the course of a disease over time from onset to resolution
Match each of the following terms with incidence—the occurrence of new cases of a disease
its definition. prevalence—the number of all cases of a specific disease in a population at a
given point in time
screening—identification of risk factors and diseases in their earliest stages
surveillance—describes and monitors health events through a systematic process
Which best describes the primary Chronic diseases
focus of healthcare efforts in the United
States?
A nurse has determined that there is Endemic
always a consistent level of people in the
population who experience pneumonia.
Which term best describes the
occurrence of this disease?
Identify whether each factor applies Host: age genetics occupation
to the host, agent, or environment
category of the epidemiological Agent: drugs, toxins, viruses/bacteria
triangle.
What is the first action that should Compare the current rate with the previous rate of the disease.
be taken by the nurse before
planning
intervention for a specific disease in the
community?
Before establishing an evaluation Establish observable and measurable objectives
plan, what information must be
created to
determine the success of the project?
The rate of new cases of diabetes and the Diabetes has a higher prevalence rate because it is a chronic condition.
rate of new cases of flu during the month
of February are the same. Which disease
has the higher prevalence rate?
A newspaper published an article stating 650 per 1000
that an athletic banquet at a local
high
school had approximately 1,000 members
in attendance. Exactly 650 persons
became ill within 24 hours, complaining of
severe diarrhea, vomiting, and cramping.
Which best describes the attack rate?
A client develops a vaginal yeast infection Interaction of agent and host
after being treated with antibiotics for
strep throat. Which component(s) of the
epidemiological triangle is primarily
responsible?
What is a likely explanation for a A cultural or ethnic concentration in the neighborhood
single neighborhood having such a
different pattern of illness?
Which findings should concern the nurse? All except geographical location of the school
Select all that apply.
Indicate whether the school nurse should irrelevant:
consider each factor relevant or Illnesses outside
irrelevant to investigating an outbreak weather and climate
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METHODS AND MODELS OF EPIDEMIOLOGY NR442 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE
mortality—death morbidity
—illness
natural life history—the course of a disease over time from onset to resolution
Match each of the following terms with incidence—the occurrence of new cases of a disease
its definition. prevalence—the number of all cases of a specific disease in a population at a
given point in time
screening—identification of risk factors and diseases in their earliest stages
surveillance—describes and monitors health events through a systematic process
Which best describes the primary Chronic diseases
focus of healthcare efforts in the United
States?
A nurse has determined that there is Endemic
always a consistent level of people in the
population who experience pneumonia.
Which term best describes the
occurrence of this disease?
Identify whether each factor applies Host: age genetics occupation
to the host, agent, or environment
category of the epidemiological Agent: drugs, toxins, viruses/bacteria
triangle.
What is the first action that should Compare the current rate with the previous rate of the disease.
be taken by the nurse before
planning
intervention for a specific disease in the
community?
Before establishing an evaluation Establish observable and measurable objectives
plan, what information must be
created to
determine the success of the project?
The rate of new cases of diabetes and the Diabetes has a higher prevalence rate because it is a chronic condition.
rate of new cases of flu during the month
of February are the same. Which disease
has the higher prevalence rate?
A newspaper published an article stating 650 per 1000
that an athletic banquet at a local
high
school had approximately 1,000 members
in attendance. Exactly 650 persons
became ill within 24 hours, complaining of
severe diarrhea, vomiting, and cramping.
Which best describes the attack rate?
A client develops a vaginal yeast infection Interaction of agent and host
after being treated with antibiotics for
strep throat. Which component(s) of the
epidemiological triangle is primarily
responsible?
What is a likely explanation for a A cultural or ethnic concentration in the neighborhood
single neighborhood having such a
different pattern of illness?
Which findings should concern the nurse? All except geographical location of the school
Select all that apply.
Indicate whether the school nurse should irrelevant:
consider each factor relevant or Illnesses outside
irrelevant to investigating an outbreak weather and climate
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