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13 Cards in this Set
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What is a basic screening?
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A rapid assessment accomplished in a short time by visual detection
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What kind of information does a basic dental screening provide?
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Information about gross dental and oral lesions
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What are three pieces of equipment with which a basic screening can be performed?
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Tongue blade
Dental mirror Appropriate lighting |
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Epidemiology studies the distribution of clinical phenomena and symptoms and "puts a puzzle together," identifying a ___.
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Syndrome
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Epidemiology is used to describe and assess the health status of a ___.
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Population
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Epidemiology is used to ___ multiple factors associated with disease and conditions to explain their etiology.
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Identify
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Epidemiology is used to ___ the occurrence of disease and conditions.
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Predict
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Epidemiology is used to ___ the ___ of diseases and conditions within the population.
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Control; distribution
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Why does epidemiology study the trends of disease?
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To help plan for health services and public health programs
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How does epidemiology affect the individual?
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The individual's health status is predicted once the risk factors affecting a population are identified.
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How does epidemiology affect the diagnostic process of a disease?
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By identifying cause-and-effect relationships of diseases and other various risk factors
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How can epidemiology ultimately save a person's life?
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By controlling, preventing, and eliminating causes of diseases, conditions, injury, disability, or death
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Why does epidemiology assess, evaluate, and research public health policies, services, and activities?
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To see how well they meet the population's priorities and needs
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