The Number of Events That Occur in a Given Population

question 10

Multiple Choice

The number of events that occur in a given population in a given period of time is a

• A)rate
• B)case
• C)pandemic
• D)notifiable disease

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Definitions:

Anti-B Antibodies

Immunoglobulins present in the plasma of individuals with blood type A, which act against B antigens on red blood cells.

RhoGam Injections

A treatment given to Rh-negative mothers to prevent the development of Rh antibodies during pregnancy with an Rh-positive baby, thereby avoiding hemolytic disease of the newborn.

Sensitization

The process by which exposure to a substance leads to an increased response to that substance or the development of an allergic reaction.

Fetal Rh Antigens

Antigens present on the red blood cells of a fetus that can cause an immune response if they differ from the mother's Rh status.