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Epidemiology NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Common uses and applications of public health surveillance include which of the following? (Choose one wrong answer)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Surveillance supports resource allocation (B), trend tracking (C), and policy evaluation (D). Individual detection (A) is clinical, not surveillance.
Question 2 of 5
A case report form devised for an outbreak investigation usually includes which of the following types of information? (Choose one wrong answer)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Forms include all (A, B, C, D); A is correct, so misinterpreted—none are wrong.
Question 3 of 5
A specific case definition is one that: (Choose one wrong answer)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Specific definitions target true cases (A) and may exclude mild ones (D). 'Loose' (B) applies to sensitivity.
Question 4 of 5
A propagated epidemic is usually the result of what type of exposure? (Choose one best answer)
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Propagated epidemics result from person-to-person spread.
Question 5 of 5
Evaluating and improving surveillance should address which of the following? (Choose one wrong answer)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Evaluation includes purpose (A), resources (B), and quality (D). Control effectiveness (C) is separate.