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Epidemiology Test Questions and Answers PDF Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following factors may contribute to development of chronic bronchitis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Occupational exposures (e.g., dust) contribute; others minimal.
Question 2 of 5
True statements about occupational asthma include which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Improves away from work; A (~15%), C (not required), D (varies) false.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following statements about alcoholism is true?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A (~10-14M), B (~50%), C (lower SES), D (men higher) false.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following statements correctly describes emotional disturbances of the postpartum period?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: ~20% experience blues/depression; others false.
Question 5 of 5
A number of passengers on a cruise ship from Puerto Rico to the Panama Canal have recently developed a gastrointestinal illness compatible with norovirus (formerly called Norwalk-like virus). Testing for norovirus is not readily available in any nearby island, and the test takes several days even where available. Assuming you are the epidemiologist called on to board the ship and investigate this possible outbreak, your case definition should include, at a minimum: (Choose one best answer)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A case definition requires clinical symptoms and specifics of time, place, and person to accurately identify outbreak cases. Suspected exposures (B) are premature, and C and D lack specificity.