ATI RN
Public Health Foundation Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following concerning positive features of screening tests, which justifying their application, is false?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Screening methods must be acceptable to patients to ensure participation and effectiveness.
Question 2 of 5
According to WHO which of the following is not a criterion for recognizing the alcohol addiction syndrome?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: WHO criteria for alcohol dependence include craving, loss of control, tolerance, and neglect of interests; antisocial behavior is not a core criterion.
Question 3 of 5
Syphilis treatment in pregnant woman is an action in the area of:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Phase II (secondary prevention) involves early detection and treatment, as with syphilis in pregnancy to prevent congenital syphilis.
Question 4 of 5
In August 2017 Madagascar recorded the largest outbreak of plague in the decade. As of 12 October 2017 there were 560 cases of plague comprising 394 cases of pneumonic plague, 143 cases of bubonic plague, 1 case of septicemic plague and 22 cases of clinically undefined plague. 57 deaths were recorded. Madagascar has a population of 24.9 million people. The mortality rate expressed as a percentage is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Mortality rate here refers to case fatality rate (deaths / cases) = (57 / 560) x 100 = 10.2%.
Question 5 of 5
The Helsinki Declaration of 1964 concerns:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Helsinki Declaration sets ethical standards for clinical trials involving human subjects.