Infection and Disparities Quiz

Who developed the Polio Vaccine?

• Jonas Salk
• Louis Pasteur
• Edward Jenner
• Robert Koch

Who is considered to be the Father of Epidemiology?

• Joseph Lister
• Robert Koch
• John Snow
• Hippocrates

A disease outbreak that affects many people in one region is known as what?

• Pandemic
• Endemic
• Epidemic
• A virus

A disease outbreak that is global is known as what?

• Endemic
• Pandemic
• Epidemic

What is a health disparity?

• A difference in disease outcomes based on treatment
• A difference in health outcomes due to social, econonic, or environmental factors
• An inequality in healthcare services due to health insurance
• A difference in medical treatment within hospitals

What is a determinant?

• A genetic condition that causes illness
• A factor that influences health outcomes
• A virus that spreads disease
• A medical intervention for illness

What is a healthcare disparity?

• A gap in medical technology availability
• A difference in access to healthcare services between populations
• A difference in rates of infection among populations
• A shortage of healthcare professionals in rural areas

Which of the following are ways to break the chain of infection?

• Improve nutrition and diet
• Hand hygiene and vaccination
• Increase physical activity
• Promote social distancing only

What is the WHO

• A global organization that promotes world trade
• A national public health agency in the US
• A global organization focuse on international health issues
• A research institute for global disease outbreaks

What is the CDC?

• A global organization
• The U.S. federal agency responsible for public health and disease control
• A non-profit medical research organization
• An international health agency for disease control