Take the Test

1. Which statement defines a pandemic?

• a. An outbreak of disease occurring over a large geographical area
• b. An outbreak that affects a high proportion of the population
• c. An epidemic that spreads to multiple countries or regions of the world
• d. A formal declaration by the World Health Organization

2. Which psychological effect can occur when a healthcare system fails to provide adequate PPE?

• a. Insufficient self-care
• b. Restriction on autonomy
• c. Burnout and compassion fatigue
• d. Fear of increased risk of infections

3. Which management strategy should be implemented once a pandemic is over?

• a. Creating psychological supports such as a hotline
• b. Establishing policies regarding work hours and shift rotation
• c. Allotting debriefing time to reflect on and learn from difficult experiences
• d. Training all frontline workers in psychological care principles

4. Which statement explains duty of care?

• a. Healthcare professionals have no ethical duty to care for patients who have a contagious infection.
• b. Healthcare professionals are morally obligated to provide care to any patient who has a contagious infection no matter how great the risk.
• c. Because of state licensing requirements, there is no limit to the personal risk healthcare professionals must accept.
• d. Accepting personal risk exceeding limits of duty is a moral option, not an obligation of healthcare professionals.