Which of the following statements best describes why the ...

[beccaep]

Which of the following statements best describes why the incidence and prevalence of gonorrhea is unknown?
 
  a. Gonorrhea is not a reportable condition.
  b. Gonorrhea can vary in how long the infection remains in the body.
  c. Gonorrhea can be cured with antibiotics, so people do not remain infected.
  d. People are ashamed to admit they have gonorrhea.

Question 2

A public health nurse wanted statistics on the disability, illness, and other health-related variables for the state. Which of the following would be the best resource for the nurse to obtain the most extensive data?
 
  a. State health department records
  b. State department of vital statistics
  c. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  d. The National Center for Health Statistics

[Ksanderson1296]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Morbidity rates (incidence and prevalence rates) are not available for many conditions because surveillance of many chronic diseases is not widely conducted. Furthermore, morbidity rates may be subject to underreporting when they are available. In other words, there is no responsibility to report cases of most diseases, including gonorrhea. Information is only available related to conditions where care providers are required to report that specific condition or where those affected die and mortality data are available.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The National Center for Health Statistics compiles annual National Health Survey data. It also publishes reports on prevalence of disability, illness, and other health-related variables. It tracks trends by nation, state, and year. The state health department records, state department of vital statistics, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will not provide all of the data that the nurse is trying to find.