Question

question 2 (mandatory) (10 points) saved a nurse is preparing a description of an epidemiologic problem. which factor should the nurse be prepared to point out will occur with a propagated outbreak? a) same person or vehicle as the reservoir or means of transmission b) infection transmitted from person to person over a short period of time c) generation of a secondary infection with the usual incubation period for the infection d) generation of a tertiary infection following exposure to a primary case

Explanation:

In a propagated outbreak, there is person - to - person spread and secondary infections are generated with the typical incubation period of the infection. Option A describes a common - source outbreak. Option B doesn't fully capture the essence of a propagated outbreak as it doesn't mention the incubation period. Option D about tertiary infection is not the key characteristic of a propagated outbreak.

Answer:

C. Generation of a secondary infection with the usual incubation period for the infection