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Epidemiology Exam Questions and Answers DOC Questions
Question 1 of 5
Radiologic findings specific for exposure to asbestos include
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Diaphragmatic calcification is asbestos-specific.
Question 2 of 5
A patient presenting with new onset of mania should be questioned carefully about occupational exposures to certain chemicals, including
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Mania isn’t occupational; drugs/conditions more likely.
Question 3 of 5
Persons at an increased risk of bladder cancer include workers in all the following industries EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Steel not linked; others involve carcinogens.
Question 4 of 5
When analyzing surveillance data by age, which of the following age groups is preferred? (Choose one best answer)
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The preferred age group varies by disease; e.g., 1-year groups for infant diseases, broader groups for adult conditions, making it disease-dependent.
Question 5 of 5
The mean is the value that:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The mean is the average, representing the central tendency closest to all values.