If There Were 100 Cases of a Disorder in a Population

question 86

Multiple Choice

If there were 100 cases of a disorder in a population of 1,000, and 50 of the cases were new cases, the prevalence of the disorder would be ________ percent.

• A) 10
• B) 1
• C) 5
• D) 20

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Definitions:

Ionized Radiation

Radiation that carries enough energy to liberate electrons from atoms or molecules, thereby ionizing them.

Nuclides

Distinct kinds of atoms or nuclei characterized by a specific number of protons and neutrons.

Radiopaque Substance

A substance that does not allow X-rays or similar radiation to pass through, appearing white or light on radiographic images, used in contrast-enhanced imaging.

Fluorescence

The emission of light by a substance that has absorbed light or other electromagnetic radiation, occurring in various natural and artificial processes.