Epidemiology Quiz

What is the primary focus of epidemiology?

• Study of individual cases

• Study of clinical treatments

• Study of defined populations

• Study of laboratory techniques

Which of the following best defines an epidemiologist?

• A scientist studying public health

• A researcher in a laboratory

• A nurse providing care

• A doctor who treats patients

What does the term 'endemic' refer to?

• A widespread epidemic

• A disease affecting only animals

• A disease present in a population at all times

• A disease occurring suddenly

What is the purpose of epidemiology?

• To treat individual patients

• To explain the cause of diseases

• To conduct laboratory experiments

• To develop new medications

Which of the following is NOT a use of epidemiology?

• Studying disease trends

• Planning health services

• Prescribing medication

• Identifying risk factors

What does 'pandemic' mean?

• A sudden outbreak of disease

• A disease affecting a specific region

• A widespread epidemic across multiple regions

• A disease present in a population at all times

What is 'prevalence' in epidemiology?

• The rate of disease spread

• The total number of cases at a specific time

• The number of new cases over time

• The effectiveness of treatments

Which term describes a rapidly spreading disease affecting animals?

• Epidemic

• Pandemic

• Epizootic

• Endemic

What is the role of public health surveillance in epidemiology?

• To monitor health trends and outbreaks

• To treat patients directly

• To conduct laboratory tests

• To provide clinical care

What is the main difference between epidemiology and clinical medicine?

• Epidemiology studies populations, clinical medicine studies individuals

• Clinical medicine studies populations

• Epidemiology focuses on individuals

• Clinical medicine is concerned with prevention