Outbreak Management Quiz

What is the definition of an outbreak of infection?

• A single case of disease caused by a minor pathogen

• Two or more linked cases of the same illness

• One case of illness

• A case that does not exceed the expected number

What is the first step in outbreak investigation?

• Timeline of Events

• Case Identification

• Exposure History

• Control Measures

Which of the following is NOT a commonly detected outbreak?

• MRSA

• Diarrheal pathogens

• Respiratory pathogens

• Cardiovascular disease

What is the purpose of investigating an outbreak?

• To increase the number of cases

• To delay the response

• To identify the source of the outbreak

• To ignore the existing strategies

What should be reinforced as an immediate infection control measure?

• Reducing staff communication

• Ignoring hygiene practices

• Postponing treatment

• Standard precautions + transmission based precautions

What is included in the follow-up actions after an outbreak?

• Disregarding vaccination status

• Stopping all communication

• Daily monitoring of staff for new cases

• Ending all infection control measures

What is a key component of the exposure history step?

• Identifying the pathogen

• Ignoring the date of onset

• Not listing sick staff

• Avoiding common exposure locations

Who should be informed about the outbreak?

• No one, to avoid panic

• Only the staff involved

• The Medical Superintendent and Hospital Administrator

• Only the patients

What is the recommended action for staff with influenza-like symptoms?

• Seek treatment at A&E

• Attend social gatherings

• Continue working without precautions

• Ignore the symptoms

What is the purpose of documentation in outbreak management?

• To keep records of symptoms and outcomes

• To hide information from authorities

• To reduce transparency

• To avoid following up on cases