List the nine steps in an outbreak investigation.

What will be an ideal response?


Step 1: Confirm the diagnosis; Step 2: Confirm the existence of an outbreak / epidemic; Step 3: Define a case and count cases; Step 4: Orient data in terms of person, place, and time; Step 5: Determine who is at risk; Step 6: Develop a hypothesis and test it; Step 7: Determine control measures; Step 8: Plan a more systematic study; Step 9: Execute disease control and prevention measures and prepare a written report.

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A. Receiving commands from a control executive B. Acting according to motor program commands C. Receiving feedback as movement occurs D. Self organizing

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____________________ dysarthria arises from damage to lower motor neurons or their cell bodies

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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What is the most commonly used color of barrier tape for marking the cold zone?

a. green b. yellow c. orange d. red

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About how many years did Terri Schiavo exist in PVS before her death?

A. 5 B. 15 C. 10 D. 25 E. 20

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