Nursing quiz

1. The last case of smallpox was reported in the world in: A. 1977 B. 1978 C. 1979 D. 1982 Answer Key
2. Smallpox was eradicated because of the following factors except: A. Potent vaccine B. Easy to recognize C. Extra human reservoir control D. Long incubation period Answer Key
3. Which of the following is true of chickenpox? A. Virus is not found in scab = B. Virus can be grown on the chick embryo C. Caused by RNA virus D. Does not cross the placental barrier Answer Key
4. Infectivity of chickenpox last A. Till the last scab fall offs B. 3 days after appearance of rash C. 6 days after appearance of rash D. As long as fever last Answer Key
5. All stages of rash are seen in: A. Chickenpox B. Smallpox C. Measles D. Typhoid Answer Key
6. Carriers are associated with transmission of disease in all except: A. Typhoid B. Cholera C. Measles D. Diphtheria Answer Key
7. Koplik's spots are seen in: A. Rubella B. Rubeola C. Typhoid D. Chickenpox Answer Key
8. All are true about measles except: A. Incubation period of 10 to 14 days B. Secondary attack rate of 30% C. More severe in malnourished D. Sub clinical infection Answer Key
9. Sub acute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE) can occur in infection with: A. Measles B. Rubella C. Mumps D. Chickenpox Answer Key
10. Which of the following diseases gives life-long immunity after an attack? A. Mumps B. Typhoid C. Tetanus D. Diphtheria Answer Key

1. A	2. C	3. A	4. C	5. A
6. C	7. B	8. B	9. A	10. B

Park JE, Park K. Text Book of Preventive and Social Medicine. 19th Edition. Jabalpur: M.S. Banarsidas Bhanot; 2007.

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