Define a disease outbreak.

What will be an ideal response?


The World Health Organization defines a disease outbreak as the occurrence of cases of disease in excess of what would normally be expected in a defined community, geographical area or season. An outbreak may occur in a restricted geographical area or may extend over several countries. It may last for a few days, or weeks, or for several years.

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A) Phenytoin. B) Baclofen. C) Carbamazepine. D) Cyclobenzaprine.

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The EMT would recognize that the pain associated with a kidney stone is caused by:

A) inability to empty the bladder of urine. B) passage of the stone through the ureter. C) infection of the bladder and ureter. D) formation of the stone in the kidney.

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Which OSHA regulation contains the "two-in/two-out" rule for fire departments?

A) Bloodborne Pathogen Standard B) Personal Protective Equipment Standard C) Respiratory Protection Standard D) Firefighter Safety and Response Standard

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The skin color of a syncopal patient will be _________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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