Question 1

Public health preparedness for __________ must focus on basic scientific research to better understand the threats and work to design effective drugs, vaccines, and other therapeutics and ensure the existence of sufficient production capacity for these tools.

Accepted Answer

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Question 2

Until World War II, more soldiers died from infectious diseases than from direct combat injuries.

Accepted Answer

Historically, infectious diseases were a major cause of death in military conflicts due to poor sanitation and medical care, until advancements in medicine and hygiene during and after World War II.

Question 3

The National Response Framework is a federal law and regulation that guides the national response to any emergency.

Accepted Answer

The National Response Framework is a guide, not a federal law or regulation, that provides principles and structures for a coordinated national response to emergencies.

Question 4

The World Health Organization's __________, adopted in 2005, define a public health emergency of international concern as "an extraordinary event which is determined . . . to constitute a public health risk to other States through the international spread of disease and to potentially require a coordinated international response."

Accepted Answer

The answer of The World Health Organization's __________, adopted in...

Question 5

__________ are poisons produced by living entities such as plants, fungi, insects, and animals.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ are poisons produced by living entities...

Question 6

In __________, the targets of biological agents are typically governments, armed forces, or resources that might affect the ability of a nation to attack an enemy or defend itself.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In __________, the targets of biological agents...

Question 7

Which of the following is classified as a Category A biological threat agent?

Accepted Answer

Bacillus anthracis is a Category A biological threat agent because it is easily disseminated, can cause severe disease, and has the potential to cause mass casualties.

Question 8

Since 2013, the Ebola virus has broken out most frequently in:

Accepted Answer

Ebola virus outbreaks have predominantly occurred in Africa, particularly in West and Central Africa, since 2013.

Question 9

Which event caused the U.S. government to embark on a series of changes that resulted in the most massive reorganization of the federal government since World War II?

Accepted Answer

The September 11, 2001, attacks led to significant changes in U.S. government structure, including the creation of the Department of Homeland Security, marking the largest reorganization since World War II.

Question 10

Which piece of legislation, signed into law in June 2002, was the first major piece of legislation dedicated entirely to public health preparedness?

Accepted Answer

The Bioterrorism Act, signed into law in June 2002, was the first major legislation focused entirely on public health preparedness, specifically addressing bioterrorism threats.

Question 11

Some public health emergencies and crises do not fit commonly accepted definitions of the types of things that require "public health preparedness."

Accepted Answer

Some public health emergencies may arise from unexpected or novel situations that do not align with traditional definitions or scenarios typically associated with public health preparedness, requiring adaptive and flexible responses.

Question 12

Diseases can have both direct and indirect impacts on national security and require the same attention in terms of public health preparedness as CBRN agents.

Accepted Answer

Diseases can destabilize economies, strain healthcare systems, and cause social unrest, similar to the threats posed by Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) agents, necessitating comprehensive public health preparedness.

Question 13

In December 2002, President Bush's administration announced a program to administer the vaccine for smallpox to all military personnel and civilian emergency health workers.

Accepted Answer

The Bush administration announced a smallpox vaccination program in December 2002 for military personnel and civilian emergency health workers as a precaution against potential bioterrorism.

Question 14

While a strong federal policy and infrastructure is essential for the public's health and well-being, public health professionals recognize that most public health activities occur at the local and state level.

Accepted Answer

Public health activities are often implemented and managed by local and state agencies, which are closer to the communities they serve and can tailor interventions to specific local needs.

Quiz 13: What Is Public Health Emergency Preparedness