Can You Survive A Pandemic?

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    The virus seems to be slowing down, however there is a chance of a second wave. Do you continue research on the vaccine?

    • Yes
    • No
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You are the health official of a country when a new pathogen emerges. Your job is to make decisions that will help the government successfully contain the pathogen. Depending on how well you do your job, there are various endings to the scenario. Good Luck!

Can You Survive A Pandemic? - Quiz

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  • 2. 

    As mentioned previously, the pathogen is extremely contagious. What measures would you have to put in pace to hinder the spread?

    • Nothing

    • Issue a stay-at-home order

    • Push sanitary practices

    • Enforce collaboration between sectors of the government

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Issue a stay-at-home order
    A. Push sanitary practices
    A. Enforce collaboration between sectors of the government
    Explanation
    To hinder the spread of an extremely contagious pathogen, issuing a stay-at-home order would be necessary to limit people's movement and reduce contact with others. Pushing sanitary practices such as handwashing, wearing masks, and maintaining cleanliness would also be crucial in preventing the spread of the pathogen. Enforcing collaboration between sectors of the government is important to ensure a coordinated response and effective implementation of measures to control the spread of the pathogen.

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  • 3. 

    What steps should your government take to prevent the spread of the virus in the international community?

    • Inform the WHO of new information on the virus

    • Nothing

    • Continue feuds with other governments

    • Collaborate with various governments

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Inform the WHO of new information on the virus
    A. Collaborate with various governments
    Explanation
    To prevent the spread of the virus in the international community, the government should inform the World Health Organization (WHO) of any new information on the virus. This is important because the WHO plays a crucial role in coordinating global efforts to combat the virus and disseminating accurate information to countries worldwide. Additionally, collaborating with various governments is essential as it allows for the sharing of resources, knowledge, and best practices in managing the virus, thereby increasing the effectiveness of preventive measures on a global scale.

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  • 4. 

    After various tests, it is confirmed that the pathogen is a virus. What treatment option should you invest in?

    • Anti-viral medication

    • Vaccines

    • Antibiotics

    • Surgery

    • Other

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Anti-viral medication
    A. Vaccines
    Explanation
    The correct answer is anti-viral medication and vaccines because the pathogen is confirmed to be a virus. Viruses cannot be treated with antibiotics, as antibiotics only work against bacterial infections. Surgery is also not a suitable treatment option for a viral infection. Therefore, the best treatment options for a viral pathogen would be anti-viral medication to alleviate symptoms and vaccines to prevent future infections.

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  • 5. 

    You hear news of a rapidly spreading pathogen in your country. What do you do? (You can select multiple answers on questions with checkboxes)

    • Research potential causes

    • Nothing

    • Inform the WHO of a new virus subtype

    • Issue a statement to the public

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Research potential causes
    A. Inform the WHO of a new virus subtype
    A. Issue a statement to the public
    Explanation
    In the given scenario, it is important to take immediate action in response to the rapidly spreading pathogen. Researching potential causes will help in understanding the origin and nature of the pathogen, which can aid in developing strategies to control its spread. Informing the WHO of a new virus subtype is crucial as it allows for international collaboration and assistance in containing the outbreak. Issuing a statement to the public is necessary to raise awareness, provide accurate information, and educate people about preventive measures to minimize the transmission of the pathogen.

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  • 6. 

    It is now confirmed that there is a contagious pathogen within the area. What type of pathogen is it?

    • Helminth 

    • Parasite

    • Virus

    • Bacteria

    • Ectoparasite

    • Fungi

    • Other

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Virus
    A. Bacteria
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Virus, Bacteria. The question states that there is a contagious pathogen within the area. Both viruses and bacteria are known to be contagious pathogens that can cause diseases. Helminths, parasites, ectoparasites, and fungi are also pathogens, but they are not specifically mentioned in the question. Therefore, the most appropriate answer would be virus and bacteria.

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  • 7. 

    There are multiple types of viruses. What family does this virus belong to?

    • A

    • B

    • C

    • D

    • E

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. A
    A. B
    Explanation
    This virus belongs to the A and B family.

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