Question 1

In larger scale public health emergencies response actions must occur faster.

Accepted Answer

In larger scale public health emergencies, such as pandemics or natural disasters, response actions must occur faster in order to contain the spread of the disease or mitigate the impact of the disaster. Delay in response can significantly worsen the situation and increase the number of casualties. Therefore, quick response is crucial in such situations.

Question 2

____ occurs when susceptible, but not necessarily infected, individuals are separated from others.
A) Quarantine
B) Triage
C) Isolation
D) Indexing

Accepted Answer

Quarantine is the separation of individuals who have been exposed to a communicable disease but who are not yet known to be infected, in order to prevent the spread of the disease. Isolation, on the other hand, is the separation of individuals who are known to have a communicable disease from those who are not infected, in order to prevent further spread of the disease. Triage is the process of determining the priority of patients' treatments based on the severity of their condition. Indexing is not a term related to public health or infectious diseases.

Question 3

Care and access to the healthcare system frequently begins with ____.
A) general practitioners
B) hospitals
C) EMS
D) clinics

Accepted Answer

C

Question 4

Within a ____ site, patients are moved through the process of being screened, examined, and treated.
A) command center
B) point-of-dispensing
C) field office
D) logistics

Accepted Answer

Point-of-dispensing sites (PODs) are used during public health emergencies to administer vaccinations, medications, and other medical interventions to large numbers of people quickly. Patients are moved through the process of being screened, examined, and treated within the POD. Command centers, field offices, and logistics sites are not designed for patient treatment.

Question 5

Incidents that might be defined as____ are typically micro, poorly demarcated, and potentially escalating events that involve humans.
A) explosion emergencies
B) public health emergencies
C) weather-related emergencies
D) multi-car crash incidents

Accepted Answer

The description fits incidents related to public health emergencies, such as outbreaks of diseases or food poisoning, which involve human interactions and can quickly escalate. The other options do not fit the description given.

Question 6

Costs incurred during actual responses are typically included as contingencies in agency budgets.

Accepted Answer

Costs incurred during actual responses are not typically included as contingencies in agency budgets. Contingencies are funds set aside for unexpected or unforeseen events or expenses, as opposed to expenses that are a part of normal operations.

Question 7

____ is defined as the physical separation of individuals with a communicable disease from others.
A) Triage
B) Quarantine
C) Isolation
D) Indexing

Accepted Answer

Isolation is the correct term for the physical separation of individuals who are ill with a communicable disease from those who are healthy to prevent the spread of the disease.

Question 8

Which of the following best describes an index case?
A) A case used for reference
B) A similar case history
C) A typical case
D) The first reported case

Accepted Answer

An index case, also known as a primary case, is the first reported or identified case in a disease outbreak or epidemic. It is used to help track and understand the spread of the disease.

Question 9

An outbreak of a foodborne illness is an example of a mass-casualty incident.

Accepted Answer

A mass-casualty incident typically refers to an event where the number and severity of casualties overwhelm local medical or emergency services, often associated with disasters or large-scale emergencies. An outbreak of a foodborne illness, while serious, does not usually result in the immediate, simultaneous influx of casualties that overwhelms services in the way that disasters like earthquakes, bombings, or large accidents do.

Question 10

Most people will receive their information regarding public health emergencies through ____.
A) hospitals
B) first responders
C) Paramedics
D) national or local media

Accepted Answer

The most common and effective way for the general public to receive information about public health emergencies is through national or local media, such as newspapers, TV news, social media, or online news outlets. Hospitals, first responders, and paramedics may communicate directly with patients, families, or other healthcare providers, but their reach is limited compared to the mass media.

Question 11

Lack of medications, antidotes, vaccinations, immunizations, and supplies is generally not a problem during large-scale events.

Accepted Answer

During large-scale events, such as natural disasters or pandemics, there may be a shortage of medications, antidotes, vaccinations, immunizations, and supplies due to increased demand and disrupted supply chains. This can pose a significant challenge in providing adequate medical care to the affected population.

Question 12

Live drills are resource intensive and typically involve a significant amount of resources.

Accepted Answer

Live drills require active participation of personnel, equipment, and facilities, making them resource-intensive.

Question 13

Paramedics may be called upon to assist with vaccination and\or medication dispensing if public health officials determine that these actions are necessary to reduce risk in a given population This is known as ____ vaccination.
A) ring
B) shut-in
C) index
D) micro

Accepted Answer

Ring vaccination is a strategy used by public health officials to control the spread of infectious disease by vaccinating people who may have come into contact with an infected person. It involves identifying and tracing people who have been in contact with someone who has the disease and vaccinating them as a preventive measure. This strategy is especially useful in controlling outbreaks of diseases such as measles, polio, and Ebola. Therefore, paramedics may be called upon to assist with ring vaccination if public health officials determine that this strategy is necessary to reduce the risk of disease transmission.

Question 14

Public ____ has been defined as the practice and discipline of maintaining and improving the health of communities.
A) health
B) assistance
C) assurance
D) assessment

Accepted Answer

Public health is the correct term as it refers to the practice and discipline focused on maintaining and improving the health of communities through prevention, education, and policies.

Question 15

In general, ____ have been macro, confined, de-escalating events.
A) pandemics
B) mass-casualty incidents
C) public health emergencies
D) outbreaks

Accepted Answer

The answer of In general, ____ have been macro, confined,...

Question 16

Communication between and within a variety of agencies is generally simple during a large event.

Accepted Answer

Communication between and within agencies can often be complex and challenging during large events, as there are many different organizations involved with different priorities, protocols, and communication systems. Coordination and collaboration among agencies is critical for effective emergency response and management, but it can require significant planning, training, and resources.

Question 17

EMS and other public safety agencies are likely to have inferior communications technologies compared to those used by public health.

Accepted Answer

EMS and other public safety agencies often have access to advanced communications technologies for emergency response, which are on par with or sometimes more advanced than those used by public health departments, due to the critical nature of their operations.

Question 18

Bioterrorism is an example of a public health emergency.

Accepted Answer

Bioterrorism can have serious public health consequences due to the potential widespread illness, death, and fear it can cause. Therefore, it is considered a public health emergency.

Question 19

For the Paramedic, the overall goal is to prevent the expansion of the public health incident.

Accepted Answer

The primary objective of a paramedic is to manage and stabilize patients, which can help prevent the escalation of a public health incident by providing timely and effective medical intervention.

Question 20

Reporting by even the most dedicated media outlets may contribute to inappropriate public panic.

Accepted Answer

Over-reporting or sensationalizing of events can create unnecessary fear and panic among the public.

Quiz 22: Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response

In larger scale public health emergencies response actions must occur faster.

____ occurs when susceptible, but not necessarily infected, individuals are separated from others.

Care and access to the healthcare system frequently begins with ____.

Within a ____ site, patients are moved through the process of being screened, examined, and treated.

Incidents that might be defined as____ are typically micro, poorly demarcated, and potentially escalating events that involve humans.

Costs incurred during actual responses are typically included as contingencies in agency budgets.

____ is defined as the physical separation of individuals with a communicable disease from others.

Which of the following best describes an index case?

An outbreak of a foodborne illness is an example of a mass-casualty incident.

Most people will receive their information regarding public health emergencies through ____.