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Epidemiology Question Bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which measure is used to estimate the risk of developing a disease in a population over a specific period?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Incidence rate (B) estimates risk of new cases (e.g., 5/1000/year). A is burden, C is deaths, D is severity.
Question 2 of 5
A major complication of transfusion of blood and blood products has been the development of posttransfusion hepatitis. Research indicates that
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Historically, 5-10% risk was accurate pre-screening; now lower with HCV/HBV testing. A is false (HCV dominates). B is false (lowest risk). D is outdated. E is false (symptoms vary).
Question 3 of 5
All the following statements about blindness are true EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Trachoma causes corneal blindness, not retinal detachment.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following statements about bronchiectasis is true?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cough is hallmark; A (common in kids), C (fever common), D (secondary), E (chronic) false.
Question 5 of 5
A familial aggregation pattern exists for cancer of all the following organs EXCEPT
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cervix is HPV-driven, not familial; others have genetic links.