The ED reports 3 cases of cramping, abdominal pain, and diarrhea within a 24-hour period. All persons are from the same community, and onset of symptoms was within 12 to 36 hours of a picnic they all attended. The IP suspects which of the following foodborne illnesses:

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The ED reports 3 cases of cramping, abdominal pain, and diarrhea within a 24-hour period. All persons are from the same community, and onset of symptoms was within 12 to 36 hours of a picnic they all attended. The IP suspects which of the following foodborne illnesses:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Clostridium perfringens has a short incubation period (6-24 hours) and causes cramping and diarrhea, fitting this scenario.

Question 2 of 5

Calculate the Sensitivity and Specificity for these data: Has Condition YES NO Positive Test 40 30 Negative Test 10 70 Total 50 100

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Sensitivity = 40/50 = 80%, Specificity = 70/100 = 70%.

Question 3 of 5

The abstract in a research study must include:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The abstract must state the study's objective.

Question 4 of 5

A measles exposure from a patient in a clinic was identified and an exposure work-up was initiated. A staff exposure was defined as 'nonimmune HCP with more than 5 minutes of same-room contact or faceto-face with the index patient.' Forty-eight HCP were identified as possible exposures. Of these, 44 had documented immunity to measles. Of the remaining HCP, three did not have the same room or face-to-face contact. How many HCP were at risk of developing measles because of the exposure?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: 1 HCP (48 - 44 immune - 3 non-exposed) meets the exposure criteria.

Question 5 of 5

Which class of antibiotics is not inactivated by extended-spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBL)?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Glycopeptides are not inactivated by ESBLs.

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