Question 1

Which of the following is a possible origin of the organisms that cause healthcare-associated infections?

Accepted Answer

A)   The patient's normal microbiota
B)   Other patients
C)   Medical personnel
D)   Healthcare environment
E)   All of the answer choices are correct.F) B) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 2

The type of epidemiological study that determines the characteristics of the persons involved and the time and place of the outbreak is called a(n)

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A)   descriptive study.
B)   inspection study.
C)   cohortive study.
D)   retrospective study.
E)   cohesive study.F) All of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 3

Which of the following best defines an endemic disease?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is a disease that has a much higher incidence than usual.
B)   It is a disease that used to be common but is eradicated through vaccination programs.
C)   It is a disease that is transmitted by an arthropod vector.
D)   It is a disease that occurs naturally in animals but may spread to people.
E)   It is a disease that is always present at some level in a population.F) C) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 4

Gonorrhea is a disease that may be

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A)   zoonotic.
B)   pandemic.
C)   syndemic.
D)   asymptomatic.
E)   All of the answer choices are correct.F) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 5

An epidemic that spreads worldwide is called a(n)

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A)   epidemical.
B)   endemic.
C)   pandemic.
D)   syndemic.
E)   plague.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 6

Important sources of contamination in crowded locations are

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A)   droplets of blood.
B)   droplets of saliva or mucus.
C)   restrooms.
D)   kitchen surfaces.
E)   All of the answer choices are correct.F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

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Which of the following is a possible origin of the organisms that cause healthcare-associated infections?

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