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Chapter 10: Field Epidemiology

Terms in this set (17)

Both field epidemiologic studies and conventional epidemiologic studies must start with a clear hypothesis.
False
In a sentinel event, the disease or adverse health outcome has a known cause.
True
The goal of epidemiology is to stop the spread of disease and prevent epidemics.
True
Carrying out administration and planning activities is part of conducting a field investigation.
True
Epidemiologists verify whether a disease outbreak exists after confirming the diagnosis.
True
What is useful for identifying biological and environmental causes of disease or healthrelated events?
Disease cluster
An epidemic that begins with one source, then spreads from person to person is a:
Mixed epidemic
An epidemic curve that increases rapidly, peaks, then gradually decreases describes a(n):
Point source
What type of foodborne illness can zinc, niacin, and vitamin A cause if consumed in large doses?
Chemical poisoning
An exposure risk for the cardiovascular system is:
Carbon monoxide
It is necessary to identify the size of the at-risk population the cases are drawn from in order to determine the attack rate of disease.
True
A spot map is an effective way to present data about personal characteristics.
False
A salmonella outbreak among a church congregation, that is traced back to egg salad eaten at a church potluck, can be considered a common-source epidemic.
True
In a field study in epidemiology, both animal and human sources of infection should be considered.
True
Only a single hypothesis should be used in field epidemiology.
False
Foodborne illnesses can be classified according to food infections, food poisoning, and chemical poisoning.
True
An epidemic that starts at a specific point is a:
Common-source epidemic
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