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Case Study 5: Outbreak in a School Setting

Post-Test

1. True or False: A school nurse is not required to report an outbreak to the local health department.

2. What data can be used to determine whether an outbreak is occurring in a school

setting? a. Comparison of current rates of disease observed among the population

with baseline rates in the same group b. Comparisons of the current absenteeism rate with baseline rates c. Interviews with students and/or their parents on their condition and

possible exposures d. All of the above e. A and C only

3. True or False: Once case definitions for probable and confirmed cases are developed, they cannot be changed.

4. Which of the following information would NOT be included in a message to parents about a school outbreak?

a. A summary of the outbreak to date b. A list of control measures c. Signs and symptoms of the disease d. Instructions on proper hygiene practices e. Information about treatment f. Indicators of severe illness requiring hospitalization g. Contact information for the school nurse h. All of the above information should be provided