If a Nurse Takes the Number of New Cases of a Disease

question 15

Multiple Choice

If a nurse takes the number of new cases of a disease or illness among the contacts of initial (primary) cases and divides it by the number of people in the population at risk and multiplies it by a given multiplier, he or she is calculating the:

• A)Prevalence.
• B)Incidence.
• C)Secondary attack rate.
• D)Attack rate.

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Definitions:

Semicircular Canals

Organs of equilibrium that respond to rotation and angular movement of the head; part of the vestibular apparatus.

Vertebrate Organs

Essential body parts found within vertebrates, including animals with a backbone, such as the heart, brain, and lungs, each performing specific vital functions.

Equilibrium

A state of balance or stability within a system, where competing influences are balanced.