1918 influenza pandemic Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

EPI Exam 1 Questions And Answers 2023 True - ANS-True or False? Molecular epidemiology applies the techniques of molecular biology to epidemiologic studies. True - ANS-True or False? One of William Farr's contributions to public health and epidemiology included the development of a more sophisticated system for codifying medical conditions. Description of specific signs and symptoms in a patient - ANS-Which of the following activities characterizes a clinical approach (as opposed t...

HISTORY 1020 EXAM 3 FERGUSON 2023 LATEST The Great Exhibition (1851) - CORRECT ANSWER-International World's Fair held in London It was the first of the worlds fairs Otto Van Bismarck - CORRECT ANSWER--Chancellor of Prussia, and then Chancellor of Germany -A conservative nationalist -Led Prussia to a victory against Austria and France (separate) -Responsible for creation of German Empire -Believed in Realpolitik (realistic politics) Second Industrial Revolution - CORRECT ANSWER-Too...

OpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 22: Respiratory System Infections * = Correct answer Multiple Choice 1. Which passageway connects the nasopharynx to the middle ear? A. eustachian tube* B. nasal cavity C. oropharynx D. sinus cavity 2. Which described the palatine tonsils? A. connective and muscular tissue within the nasopharynx B. connective and muscular tissue within the oropharynx C. lymphoid tissue within the nasopharynx D. lymphoid tissue within the oropharynx* ...

Descriptive Epidemiology - ANSWER-deals with the frequency and the distribution of risk factors in populations and enables to assess the extent of a disease. It can thus provide hypotheses of etiologic research Analytical Epidemiology - ANSWER-aims to research and study risk and protector factors of diseases. Pandemic - ANSWER-An epidemic occurring worldwide, or over a very wide area, crossing international boundaries, and usually affecting a large number of people. Ex.. 1918 influenza (S...

The world of surgery in prior to the 1900's was primitive by our standards. Although Fracastoro of Verona in 1546 theorized that small germs could cause contagious diseases, no one associated them with wound infections. Bed linen and laboratory coats were not routinely washed, and surgical instruments were only cleaned before they were put away for storage. The same probe was used for the wounds of all patients during rounds to look for pockets of undrained pus. Pain and pus were considered ...

Descriptive Epidemiology - Answer- deals with the frequency and the distribution of risk factors in populations and enables to assess the extent of a disease. It can thus provide hypotheses of etiologic research Analytical Epidemiology - Answer- aims to research and study risk and protector factors of diseases. Pandemic - Answer- An epidemic occurring worldwide, or over a very wide area, crossing international boundaries, and usually affecting a large number of people. Ex.. 1918 influenza...

1. Which of the following is a primary prevention measure for a 76-year-old man newly diagnosed with a testosterone deficiency? A. Calcium supplementation B. Testicular self-examination C. Bone density test D. Digital rectal examination ANS: A PTS: 1 2. Which of the following is an example of secondary prevention in a 50-year-old woman? A. Yearly mammogram B. Low animal-fat diet C. Use of seat belt D. Daily application of sunscreen ANS: A PTS: 1 3. Which of the following is an ex...

Which passageway connects the nasopharynx to the middle ear? A. eustachian tube* B. nasal cavity C. oropharynx D. sinus cavity Difficulty: Easy ASM Standard: N/A 2. Which described the palatine tonsils? A. connective and muscular tissue within the nasopharynx B. connective and muscular tissue within the oropharynx C. lymphoid tissue within the nasopharynx D. lymphoid tissue within the oropharynx* Difficulty: Easy ASM Standard: N/A 3. Within the respiratory tract, where are oxygen a...

True or False? Socrates popularized the notion that the environment is associated with human disease - ANSWER-False True or False? The epidemiologic and clinical descriptions of a disease are different - ANSWER-True True or False? In current thinking, the term epidemic is used only to describe outbreaks of infectious disease. - ANSWER-False True or False? Most of the time, epidemiologic researchers confront a problem that has a clear etiologic basis. - ANSWER-False Which of the follo...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which of the following is a primary prevention measure for a 76-year-old man newly diagnosed with a testosterone deficiency? A. Calcium supplementation B. Testicular self-examination C. Bone density test D. Digital rectal examination ANS: A PTS: 1 2. Which of the following is an example of secondary prevention in a 50-year-old woman? A. Yearly mammogram B. Low animal-fat diet C. Use of seat belt D. Daily application of sunscreen ANS: A PTS: 1 3. Which of the...