An Epidemiologist Uses the Epidemiological Triangle to Explain the Occurrence

question 15

Multiple Choice

An epidemiologist uses the epidemiological triangle to explain the occurrence of disease by looking at the three main components of the model: the host, the environment, and the agent. The PHN understands that the agent could be one of many types except:

• A)Biological and chemical.
• B)Nutritive.
• C)Physical.
• D)Ecological.

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Definitions:

Birth-related Disorder

Any condition or illness that affects an infant originating during pregnancy or delivery.

Emotional Preparation

The process of readying oneself mentally and emotionally for a specific task, event, or experience, often involving strategies to manage stress or anxiety.

Physical Examination

A medical assessment involving a series of systematic checks performed by a healthcare provider to evaluate the body's condition and detect possible diseases.

Hepatitis B

A serious liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV) that can become chronic and lead to liver failure, cancer, or cirrhosis.