The Public Health Nurse Notices the Presence of Disease Affecting

question 10

Multiple Choice

The public health nurse notices the presence of disease affecting a large number of people, extending over large areas and crossing international boundaries. Which is the correct epidemiological term applied to the nurse's findings?

• A) Endemic
• B) Epidemic
• C) Pandemic
• D) Sporadic

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Definitions:

Exotic Species

Organisms introduced to a new habitat where they are not naturally found, often causing harm to the local ecosystem and native species.

Indicator Species

Species that serve as a sign or indicator of the health or condition of an ecosystem, often sensitive to environmental changes.

Endemic Species

Species that are native to a specific geographical area and found nowhere else in the world.

Pioneer Species

The first species to colonize barren environments or freshly disturbed lands, often initiating ecological succession.