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Resurgence of measles Lapse in childhood immunizations
Hepatitis A transmission Fecal–oral route
Hepatitis B transmission Blood, sexual, perinatal
Hepatitis C key feature Leading cause of liver cirrhosis; no vaccine
Most commonly reported STD Chlamydia
Gonorrhea concern Emerging antibiotic-resistant strains
Primary syphilis Painless chancre at infection site
Secondary syphilis symptoms Rash on palms/soles, fever, lymphadenopathy
DOT purpose Ensures TB medication adherence
TB symptoms Chronic cough, night sweats, weight loss
Measles hallmark Koplik spots
Botulism risk factor Raw honey in infants
Giardiasis cause Contaminated water; fecal contamination
Plague hallmark Painful swollen bubo
RMSF early signs Fever, headache, rash
RMSF labs Thrombocytopenia, hyponatremia
Rubella risk Pregnancy complications, congenital defects
Mumps hallmark Parotid gland swelling
Pertussis symptoms Severe cough, whoop, post-tussive vomiting
Meningitis classic triad Fever, stiff neck, severe headache
Tularemia reservoir Rabbits and rodents
Lyme disease transmission Deer tick bite
Lyme disease early sign Erythema migrans (bullseye rash)
West Nile virus vector Mosquito
Alpha-gal syndrome cause Reaction to mammalian meat after Lone Star tick bite
Hantavirus transmission Rodent droppings, aerosolized particles
Legionnaire’s disease source Contaminated water systems (Legionella)
Salmonella common sources Poultry, eggs, reptiles, contaminated produce
Typhoid fever hallmark Rose-colored spots on abdomen
Influenza high-risk groups Pregnant women, infants, elderly, chronic conditions
Pneumonia symptoms Sudden fever, chills, pleuritic pain, productive cough
HIV transmission Exposure to infected blood or body fluids
AIDS definition Late-stage HIV with severe immune suppression
Modes of transmission Direct, indirect, airborne, vector, fomite
Incubation period Time between exposure and onset of symptoms
Fomite definition Contaminated object that spreads infection
Vector definition Nonhuman carrier such as insect or animal
Primary prevention Preventing disease before it occurs
Secondary prevention Screening and early detection
Tertiary prevention Reducing complications of established disease
Lewin unfreezing stage Recognizing the need for change
Lewin changing stage Trying/adopting new behaviors
Lewin refreezing stage Making new behavior permanent
Principle of flexibility Adjusting plans to adapt to issues
Principle of interdependence Changes in one area affect the whole system
Cognitive domain Knowledge, thinking, understanding
Affective domain Values, attitudes, beliefs
Psychomotor domain Hands-on skills and return demonstration
Pavlov theory Classical conditioning
Skinner theory Operant conditioning; reinforcement
Bandura theory Observational learning; modeling
Piaget theory Cognitive development through adaptation
Knowles adult learning Adults prefer self-directed, relevant learning
Health Belief: susceptibility Belief about personal risk of disease
Health Belief: seriousness Belief about severity of illness
Health Belief: barriers Beliefs about obstacles to taking action
Health Belief: self-efficacy Confidence in ability to perform behavior
Health Belief: cues to action Triggers that prompt behavior change
Effective educator skills Gain attention, state objectives, provide feedback
Retention of learning Greater when content is meaningful and useful
Learning environment needs Comfortable, respectful, low-stress setting
Special needs teaching strategy Set realistic goals and reinforce achievements
Medicare Part A Inpatient hospital, SNF, hospice
Medicare Part B Outpatient, physician visits, preventive care
Medicare Part C Medicare Advantage; private plan
Medicare Part D Prescription drug coverage
Medicaid funding Joint federal and state program
ACA preexisting condition rule Cannot deny coverage for preexisting conditions
DRG system Prospective payment based on diagnosis
Retrospective payment Fee-for-service; risk of overuse
Prospective payment Predetermined payment before care
HMO (health maintenance organization) characteristic Requires PCP and referrals
PPO (Preferred Provider Organization) characteristic More flexibility; no referral needed
POS (Point of Service) plan PCP required; out-of-network allowed with higher cost
HDHP (High-Deductible Health Plan) advantage Lower premiums, HSA compatible
Capitation definition Fixed payment per person regardless of use
Third-party payer Insurance pays provider on patient's behalf
SSI (Supplemental Security Income) purpose Assistance for aged/disabled with low income
SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) purpose Disability benefits for qualified workers
For-profit hospital Operates for financial gain of shareholders
Not-for-profit hospital Reinvests revenue into community services
Public health function: assessment Monitoring community health & disease patterns
Public health function: policy development Creating policies that support community health
Public health function: assurance Ensuring public health services are available
State public health role Statewide planning, regulation, surveillance
Local public health role Community-level services: WIC, immunizations, STD testing
ACA preventive service rule Certain preventive services must be free
Managed care definition Health system integrating financing and delivery of services
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