Question

1. Disease X has a steady incidence rate over five years but all of a sudden has a sharp decrease in mortality rate. What would be the impact on the prevalence rate? A. Increase B. Decrease C. Stay the same 2. A public health researcher is interested in the number of new strep throat cases diagnosed in Lexington in the last three months. Which of the following terms best describes the number she will report? A. Population at Risk B. Incidence Rate C. Prevalence Rate D. Mortality Rate 3.To avoid false negatives, mammograms are: A. Highly specificl B. Highly prevalent C. Double blind D. Highly sensitive 4. Which of the following is true about vaccines: A. They are 100% effective B. They can eradicate disease as long as there is not a non-human carrier C. They cause autism in a small number of children D. All of the above are true E. None of the above are true 5. The flu spreads during the phase of the disease. A. Contagious B. Carrier C. Pre-symptomatic D. Symptomatic 6. The minimum wage law requirement put in place the US Department of Labor to ensure that minimum wage is a fundamental right is an example of A. Market Justice B. Social Justice C. Socioeconomic Status D. Health Disparities 7. Which of the following is not a responsibility of the local health department? A. Sanitation and inspection programs B. Managing Medicaid and Medicare C. Screenings and immunizations D. Collecting health statistics

Answer 1

1. a: increase

2. c.Incidence rate.

3. a highly specific

4.E. None of the above are true.

5. A contagious.

6. c. Socioeconomic status.

7. b. Managing medicaid and medicare