Bird Flu: Preparation and Prevention

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1. Infected birds shed influenza virus in their __
  a. saliva
  b. nasal secretions
  c. feces
  d. all 3
2. Usually, “avian influenza virus” refers to influenza ___ viruses found chiefly in birds, but infections with these viruses can occur in humans.
  a. A
  b. B
  c. C
  d. D
3. Of the few avian influenza viruses that have crossed the species barrier to infect humans, ____ has caused the largest number of detected cases of severe disease and death in humans.
  a. H3N1
  b. H4N1
  c. H5N1
  d. H6N1
4. In case of a pandemic, plan for the possibility that usual services may be ___.
  a. slowed
  b. affected
  c. discrupted
  d. limited
5. On February 2, 2005, the first of four human cases of H5N1 infection from ____ were reported.
  a. Thailand
  b. Cambodia
  c. Malaya
  d. Indonesia
6. The majority of known human bird flu cases have begun with ____ symptoms.
  a. digestive
  b. circulatory
  c. respitory
  d. none of the 3.
7. Influenza viruses range in size from 0.08 to ___ micrometers. They are carried in respiratory secretions as small-particle aerosols (less than 10 micrometers in diameter).
  a. 0.12
  b. 0.14
  c. 0.16
  d. 0.18
8. An influenza pandemic will place a huge burden on the U.S. healthcare system. Published estimates based on extrapolation of the 1957 and 1968 pandemics suggest that there could be 18–___ million outpatient visits, depending on the attack rate of infection during the pandemic.
  a. 22
  b. 32
  c. 42
  d. 62
9. Wear goggles of face shield within ___feet of the bird flu patient.
  a. 2
  b. 3
  c. 4
  d. 5
10. Health-care workers involved in the care of patients with documented or suspected avian influenza ___ be vaccinated with the most recent seasonal human influenza vaccine.
  a. should
  b. may
  c. should not
11. Precautions should be continued for ___days after onset of symptoms or until either an alternative diagnosis is established or diagnostic test results indicate that the patient is not infected with influenza A virus.
  a. 4
  b. 7
  c. 14
  d. 21
12. Despite planning and preparedness, however, in ___ pandemics it is possible that shortages, for example of mechanical ventilators, will occur and medical care standards may need to be adjusted to most effectively provide care and save as many lives as possible.
  a. any
  b. some
  c. light
  d. severe