What is the major purpose of epidemiology triangles?
What will be an ideal response?
The major purpose of these triangles is to describe how disease occurrence and spread is influenced by various characteristics. The triangle also serves as a model for prevention because interrupting any leg of the triangle can be critical in controlling the disease.
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A patient informs you that he was recently diagnosed with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), but has yet to develop AIDS. Which one of the following statements is true?
A) Until the patient develops AIDS, he is not infectious. B) Family members should not share his hand towels or utensils. C) The hepatitis B and C vaccines provide the EMT limited protection from transmission. D) Gloves will be enough protection unless body fluids are present.
A musical, squeaking, or whistling sound that may be heard on inspiration or expiration while auscultating lung fields is known as:
A) crackles. B) ctridor. C) rhonchi. D) wheezing
Your partner states that he is the "world's worst speller" and has great difficulty using medical terms. How would you respond to this statement?
A) "Ask the emergency physician or nurse how to spell the words of which you are unsure." B) "Use everyday language if you are unsure of how to apply or spell a medical term." C) "Consider abbreviating medical terms that you are unsure how to spell." D) "Do not document information that requires medical terms you are unsure of."