Discuss worldwide (in developed and underdeveloped countries) the leading causes of
death among children, adults, and older adults, (Pgs. 287-290).
2.
... [Show More] Discuss the transmission of communicable diseases using the epidemiological triangle.
Be able to apply examples, (Pgs. 290-292).
3. Discuss Infectious Disease interventions based on the levels of prevention. Be able to
apply examples, (Pg 297).
4. Discuss the Core Public Health functions, and provide examples for each, (pages 5-9).
5. Discuss CDC’s reportable communicable diseases, (Pg. 293, Box 13-3).
6. Identify the most common reportable infectious diseases in the US, (Pgs. 325-330).
7. Identify signs and symptoms, treatment, prevention and risk behaviors for HIV, Hepatitis,
TB, and STDs, (Pgs. 320-334).
8. Describe Public Health officials' responsibilities for identifying sources of community
outbreaks, including surveillance mechanisms and field techniques, (Pgs. 530-531, 536-538)
and Video gameWatersedge.
9. Define disaster, and discuss the types of disasters. Be able to apply examples, (Pgs.504-
506).
10. Discuss the first level of disaster response at the local level, (Pgs. 515-517).
11. Discuss the role of Public Health Nurses in disasters response. Be able to apply examples,
(Pgs. 507-508 and 523-526).
12. Describe common responses to traumatic events. (Pgs.517-519).
13. Discuss the following health care systems: The Netherlands, Mexico, Uganda, Ecuador,
The UK, and China. Discuss the similarities and differences with the US system, (Pgs.73-
75).
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The following quiz will allow you to test your understanding of the content presented this week
and to monitor your progress in the course. This is a timed quiz. You will have one minute to
answer each question. Select the best answer and mark your response accordingly. This quiz
does not allow backtracking. Changes to the question answer after submission of each question is
prohibited.
Complete this quiz by 23:59 Saturday of Module 4. You will be able to review rationales within
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should students have specific questions from the quiz. Note: it is
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understand that academic dishonesty is grounds for dismissal from the program.
You have a time limit of 20 minutes.
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Question 1
6.67 / 6.67 pts
Common cognitive responses to a tramatic event include: (Select all that apply)
a. memory loss
b. confusion
c. excellent ability to concentrate
d. heightened ability to make decisions
Common cognitive responses to a traumatic event include memory loss and confusion,
impaired ability to concentrate or make decisions.
DIF. Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF. p. 518
Question 2
6.67 / 6.67 pts
The first level of disaster response occurs at the local level with the mobilization of
responders such as: (Select all that apply)
a. local clergy
b. fire department
c. law enforcement
d. public health
The first level of disaster response occurs at the local level with the mobilization of
responders such as fire department, law enforcement, and public health.
DIF. Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF.p. 515
Question 3
6.67 / 6.67 pts
The transmission of communicable diseases depends on the successful interaction of
the following: (Select all that apply)
a. infectious agent
b. pesticides
c. the host
d. the environment
The transmission of communicable diseases depends on the successful interaction of
the following: infectious agent, the host, and the environment.
DIF. Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF. p. 290
Question 4
6.67 / 6.67 pts
Triage in a disaster setting centers on individuals only.
True
False
Triage in a disaster setting involves both individual and population-based approaches.
DIF. Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF. p. 526
Question 5
6.67 / 6.67 pts
Worldwide, infectious diseases are the leading killer of older adults.
True
False
Worldwide, infectious diseases are the leading killer of children and young adults.
DIF. Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF. p. 289 [Show Less]