NC State Lab Public Health

NC State Laboratory of Public Health

Public Health

Multiple Choice

The NCSLPH sees thousands of patients throughout the community annually?

• True

• False

Multiple Select

Which of the following activities are performed by public health laboratories?

• Testing samples collected during a disease outbreak

• Collecting blood tests as part of the ongoing management of a patient's disease.

• Providing screening for all new borns

• Training public health laboratory personnel

Multiple Choice

The public health lab is not equipped to handle testing related to bioterrorism or chemical terrorism events.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

The primary function of a public health lab is to provide clinically diagnostic information to aid in diagnosing a patient's disease

• True

• False

Multiple Select

Which of the following activities could possible require interaction with the public health lab? Select all that apply

• While walking your dog, you are bitten by another animal

• Your brother goes to a nice restaurant for a birthday celebration.

• Your Dad was told he must monitor his cholesterol levels.

• Your parents just installed a well at your new house.

Multiple Select

Which of the following activities could possible require interaction with the public health lab? Select all that apply

• Your mom is having surgery, and you want to donate blood to her.

• Your sister gave birth to her first child.

• Your took your brother & sisters to the State Fair.

Multiple Choice

The Rabies Laboratory at the NCSLPH is the sole source for diagnostic testing in North Carolina.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

In 2022, the NCSLPH Newborn Screening Lab screened approximately 118,000 infants for over 50 disorders that cause physical or intellectual disabilities or even death if not diagnosed and treated early. Of those 118,000, how many infants were identified with a disorder?

• 62

• 129

• 1,040

• 257

Multiple Choice

The NCSLPH maintains 24/7, 7 days/week coverage for testing in all of the various laboratory sections.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

If you and others become sick after eating at a restaurant, you may learn that some of the food, as well as patient samples, were sent to the NCSLPH to be tested in what unit?

• Newborn Screening

• Bioterrorism and Emerging Pathogens

• Molecular Epidemiology

• Environmental Sciences

Multiple Choice

Due to funding restrictions, state agencies, such as NCSLPH, are not allowed to participate in research studies or partnerships with private companies.

• True

• False

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Public Health Career Dive

• Research and analyze two public health career opportunities using MajorClarity & US Bureau of Statistics.

  • Summarize job descriptions, required skills, qualifications, salary information, and growth prospects for each identified career opportunity.

  • Develop a career action plan outlining steps for future career advancement and skill development.

  • Create a flyer- use Canva, Slides Etc.

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