The State Public Health Department Has Been Tracking Syphilis, as Mandated

question 13

Multiple Choice

The state public health department has been tracking syphilis, as mandated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, with little change in the incidence rate over time. Recently, however, incidence rates indicate they may have an outbreak. They deploy health-care professionals, including nurses, to further investigate beginning with a review of medical records. The first type of surveillance conducted is an example of _______________ surveillance and the second type of surveillance conducted is an example of______________ surveillance.

• A)Both are examples of passive surveillance.
• B)Passive and active
• C)Both are examples of active surveillance.
• D)Active and passive

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Definitions:

Labour Rate Variance

The difference between the actual cost of labor and the standard or expected cost.

Standard Cost Per Bag

A pre-determined cost estimate for producing or purchasing a single unit of product, in this context, a bag.

Direct Material

Raw materials that are directly traceable to the manufacturing of a product and constitute a significant portion of the production cost.

Direct Labour

The workforce directly involved in the manufacturing of goods or provision of services, whose wages are directly associated with specific products or services.