ATI RN
Public Health Foundation Questions
Question 1 of 5
In August 2017 Madagascar recorded the largest outbreak of plague in the decade. As of 12 October 2017 there were 560 cases of plague comprising 394 cases of pneumonic plague, 143 cases of bubonic plague, 1 case of septicemic plague and 22 cases of clinically undefined plague. 57 deaths were recorded. Madagascar has a population of 24.9 million people. The mortality rate expressed as a percentage is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Mortality rate here refers to case fatality rate (deaths / cases) = (57 / 560) x 100 = 10.2%.
Question 2 of 5
Indicate screening tests that will be conducted according to the guidelines of the National Program for Combating Cancer 2016-2024: 1) colonoscopy in 50-65 years olds once every 15 years; 2) colonoscopy in 50-69 years olds once every 5 years; 3) colonoscopy in 55-64 years olds once every 10 years; 4) cytology in women aged 25-59 once every 3 years; 5) mammography in women aged 50-69 once every 3 years.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The Polish program includes colonoscopy for 55-64 every 10 years and cytology for 25-59 every 3 years.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is not a proven risk factor for hospital-onset pneumonia?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Viral infection 4 weeks prior is not a direct risk factor for hospital-onset pneumonia, unlike the others.
Question 4 of 5
The sentence: '10% of cases in meningococcal sepsis with meningitis end in death' describes:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This is case fatality rate (deaths / cases), describing the proportion of cases that die.
Question 5 of 5
In post-exposure prophylaxis against tetanus in the patient who is at a small risk of infection and vaccinated four years ago, the following is recommended:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A recent vaccination (within 5 years) and low risk typically require no further action.