« previous next »

Author Question: A nurse is investigating a potential bioterrorism attack. Which of the following evidence would a ... (Read 195 times)

ARLKQ

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 571
on: Jul 8, 2018
A nurse is investigating a potential bioterrorism attack. Which of the following evidence would a nurse find if a bioterrorism attack occurred?
 
  a. A large number of cases of influenza
  b. A case of cholera in a local politician fol-lowing a trip to India
  c. Dengue fever in a group of students who just returned from a mission trip
  d. An unusual illness in a population

Question 2

A nurse is using public surveillance. Which of the following describes the actions involved? (Se-lect all that apply.)
 
  a. Estimating the magnitude of an influenza outbreak
  b. Determining the geographical distribution of gonorrhea cases
  c. Detecting an epidemic of whooping cough
  d. Reducing the prevalence of obesity
  e. Determining the incidence of cardiovas-cular disease


CAPTAINAMERICA

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 325
Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Unusual illness in a population should trigger an investigation that may signal a covert bioterror-ism attack. Cases of influenza, cholera, and dengue fever in a group would not be considered unexpected illnesses.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C
Estimating the magnitude of the problem, determining geographic distribution of an illness, and detecting epidemics are all uses of public surveillance. Reduction of the prevalence of obesity and determining the incidence of cardiovascular disease are not how public health surveillance is used.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Amoebae are the simplest type of protozoans, and are characterized by a feeding and dividing trophozoite stage that moves by temporary extensions called pseudopodia or false feet.

Did you know?

HIV testing reach is still limited. An estimated 40% of people with HIV (more than 14 million) remain undiagnosed and do not know their infection status.

Did you know?

Symptoms of kidney problems include a loss of appetite, back pain (which may be sudden and intense), chills, abdominal pain, fluid retention, nausea, the urge to urinate, vomiting, and fever.

Did you know?

The first monoclonal antibodies were made exclusively from mouse cells. Some are now fully human, which means they are likely to be safer and may be more effective than older monoclonal antibodies.

Did you know?

Thyroid conditions cause a higher risk of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.

Experimental evidence of the effect of allelochemicals on plant production. Experimental evidence of the effect of allelochemicals on plant production.
The nurse is using Standard Precautions to draw blood. The nurse is using Standard Precautions to draw blood.
The terrorist attack of September 11, 2001, is surely a defining event for the cohorts who experienc The terrorist attack of September 11, 2001, is surely a defining event for the cohorts who experienc
New Yorkers flee from the dust caused by the collapse of the twin towers of the World Trade Center f New Yorkers flee from the dust caused by the collapse of the twin towers of the World Trade Center f
Evidence of Numerical Estimation Evidence of Numerical Estimation
Changes in bronchioles during an asthma attack: (a) normal bronchiole; (b) asthmatic bronchiole. Changes in bronchioles during an asthma attack: (a) normal bronchiole; (b) asthmatic bronchiole.
Video: Pressure volume relationships - Normal inspiration and expiration

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library