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Disaster Management and Emergency Preparedness Questions
Question 1 of 5
Select the reservoir for each of the diseases below: Enterobiasis
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Humans are the reservoir for enterobiasis (pinworm).
Question 2 of 5
A disadvantage of conducting continuous surveillance is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Continuous surveillance, while comprehensive, is resource-intensive and time-consuming. It does allow for comparisons over time (B), can identify outbreaks (C), and is useful for establishing baseline rates (D), making 'time-consuming' the key disadvantage.
Question 3 of 5
Data on healthcare-associated infection are usually presented as a:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: HAI data are typically presented as rates (e.g., infections per 1,000 patient-days), which account for time and population at risk, providing a more meaningful metric than proportions (A), percentages (B), or raw numerators (D).
Question 4 of 5
In outbreak terminology a vehicle is defined as:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In outbreak terminology, a vehicle is a non-living intermediary (e.g., contaminated food or water) that transmits pathogens, distinct from living vectors like ticks (B), reservoirs (C), or transport-related spread (D).
Question 5 of 5
The main purpose of outbreak investigation is to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The primary goal of outbreak investigation is to identify the source and implement control measures to halt the outbreak, rather than assigning blame (B), training workers (C), or prioritizing infrastructure (D), though these may be secondary benefits.