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Pubh 201 UTK COL 2Which type of immunization produces immunity that resembles that produced by infection with the
pathogen against which the vaccine is directed? - correct answer ✔✔-none
*attenuated/live
-inactive/dead
-herd immunity
-passive immunity
Which of the following is true about influenza? - correct answer ✔✔*all
-attenuated/live vaccines are being investigated for nasal administration
-the rapid mutation of influenza requires annual changes in seasonal flu vaccines
-Influenza's short incubation period and ability to be readily transmitted through the air before the
appearance of symptoms gives it potential for epidemic spread
Which of the following is the most accurate statement about the eradication of disease? - correct answer
✔✔*the optimum conditions for eradication of a disease include the absence of animal reservoirs;
absence of long-term carrier states; and the development of potent, long-term protection through
natural infection or vaccination.
-smallpox and polio are the only diseases that can potentially be eradicated
-eradication is made easier if the disease can be transmitted before the appearance of symptoms
-eradication is likely to be the primary method of disease prevention in the future
Which statement is true about the burden of communicable diseases? - correct answer ✔✔-they are
caused by a wide variety of organisms
-they are no longer the leading cause of death in developed countries
-new and re-emerging infectious diseases are a threat to public health
*all
, Which of the following is NOT true of the impact of the environment on health? - correct answer ✔✔-
environmental factors may interact with other determinants of health to multiply the risk of disease
*middle aged adults are more likely to experience motor vehicle injuries and death than those age 1 -
24.
-the impact of the environment on health is difficult to measure because environmental exposures may
have long-term and often subtle impacts on health
-the recognition that small-particle pollution contributes to coronary artery disease greatly increases the
estimated impact of the environment on health.
Which of the following environmental hazards has been shown to have an impact on coronary artery
disease? - correct answer ✔✔-benzene
-lead
-mercury
*small-particle air pollution
Those with a genetic lung defect are particularly susceptible to lung damage from certain chemical
exposures. Which of the following factors most strongly influences this effect? - correct answer ✔✔-
presence of other diseases
*special sensitivities
-timing of exposure
-route of exposure
Cost effectiveness means that an intervention is... - correct answer ✔✔*cheaper and more effective
-cheaper and less effective
-more expensive and more effective
-more expensive and less effective
Which of the ideal criteria for a successful screening program is satisfied by the following statement:
Screening those older than 50 years using fecal occult blood testing every year and flexible
sigmoidoscopy every 3 - 5 years have been shown to be effective strategies for screening for colon
cancer? - correct answer ✔✔-the disease produces substantial mortality or morbidity
-early detection improves outcome
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