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Epidemiologic Question Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following is a key element of ethical research involving vulnerable populations?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Vulnerable populations need all (D): consent (A), rights protection (B), and safeguards (C) (e.g., children).
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is considered a tertiary prevention strategy?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tertiary prevention (C) includes rehab post-disease (e.g., stroke therapy). A is primary, B is secondary.
Question 3 of 5
What is a risk factor?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Risk factor (B) increases disease likelihood (e.g., smoking). A is protective, C is treatment, D is measure.
Question 4 of 5
Studies in the epidemiology of appendicitis have shown that
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Incidence is decreasing in the West (e.g., due to fiber intake). A is false (males slightly higher). B is wrong (peak is teens). D is false (mortality down). E is off (rarer, ~1/1,500 in pregnancy).
Question 5 of 5
Correct statements about obesity include all the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 24% body fat isn’t obese (threshold ~30-35%). B, C, D (partly true), and E are correct.