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Epidemiology NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The measure of central location generally preferred for additional statistical analysis is the:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The mean is used in parametric statistical tests due to its mathematical properties.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following shapes of a population pyramid is most consistent with a young population?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A broad base (triangle base down) indicates high birth rates, typical of a young population.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
Underreporting is not a problem for detecting outbreaks of notifiable diseases because the proportion of cases reported tends to remain relatively stable over time.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Underreporting can obscure outbreaks if case numbers drop below detection thresholds.
Question 5 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.