In April 2015, Indiana had an unprecedented outbreak of new HIV cases in Scott County. The state health department sent employees to Scott County to interview individuals suspected of having the HIV with regard to risk factors and signs and symptoms of the disease. Individuals who consented where offered free HIV screening tests. This is an example of ________________ being used to monitor for changes in disease frequency and changes in risk factors.
a. Passive surveillance
b. Focus groups
c. Active surveillance
d. Community survey surveillance
Ans: c
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to his teachers that he struggles to reason, has difficulties solving problems, and learning from his experiences. Further, Matt has been slow to develop his reading skills, his writing is illegible, and he is poor in math. On the playground, Matt does not play in an age-appropriate manner with his peers. His parents report that their son has always made slow progress throughout his development although they do see some improvements. However, they concede that Matt requires assistance with everyday skills – dressing, feeding, bathing, doing homework – on a daily basis. What would be the appropriate severity rating for Matt’s current presentation?
a) Mild b) Moderate c) Severe d) Cannot be determined without an IQ score
In the social sciences, a theory is:
A. an incorrect assertion. B. a denial that something took place. C. a reasoned, empirically based explanation for a set of events or condition. D. a guess. E. none of the above.
______ is(are) a change in a worker’s worldview that results from an empathic connection with the trauma of others.
A. Sympathy responses B. Trauma informed C. Concern fatigue D. Vicarious trauma
Reduced inhibitions, euphoria, dizziness, slurred speech, unsteady gait, giddiness, drowsiness, and nystagmus are an indication of:
A) ?hallucinogen abuse. B) ?cannabinoid abuse. C) ?inhalant abuse. D) ?steroids abuse.