WHONET-QAAPT Training: Pre Assessment - Survey AMR | Free Online Survey and Assessment Tool for Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in One Health

WHONET-QAAPT Training: Pre Assessment

In this course, you will learn how to configure a laboratory in WHONET, perform data entry, analyze data using both predefined and custom reports, and carry out BacLink data conversion. It will also cover WHONET data analysis using the QAAPT software. This course is specifically designed for the Institute for Medical Research and the National Institutes of Health, Malaysia.

WHONET is a free desktop Windows application for the management and analysis of microbiology laboratory data with a particular focus on antimicrobial resistance surveillance developed and supported by the WHO Collaborating Centre for Surveillance of Antimicrobial Resistance at the Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts.

QAAPT, which stands for Quick Analysis of Antimicrobial Patterns and Trends, is a free, web-based tool for visualizing antimicrobial resistance data. Developed by the CAPTURA project, QAAPT is designed for use by decision-makers, including healthcare professionals, national AMR coordinators, microbiologists, technologists, and practitioners involved in AMR surveillance or microbiology laboratory work. It seamlessly integrates with WHONET software, allowing for the direct importation of WHONET SQLITE and CSV files.

Section 1: Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)

1. Which of the following best defines Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)?

A) The ability of microorganisms to survive without nutrients

B) The capacity of microorganisms to withstand the effects of an antimicrobial that once could treat them

C) The process of microorganisms converting into antibiotics

D) The response of the immune system to antimicrobial agents

2. Which microorganism is most commonly associated with Methicillin-resistant infections?

A) Escherichia coli

B) Staphylococcus aureus

C) Streptococcus pneumoniae

D) Mycobacterium tuberculosis

3. What is the significance of monitoring AMR in a healthcare setting?

A) To increase the usage of broad-spectrum antibiotics

B) To inform treatment decisions and prevent the spread of resistant infections

C) To encourage the development of new antimicrobial agents

D) To track hospital revenue

Section 2: Epidemiology

4. Which of the following is a key component in the epidemiological study of infectious diseases?

A) Analyzing financial trends

B) Understanding the distribution and determinants of health-related events

C) Developing new chemical compounds

D) Designing physical activity programs

5. The term “epidemiological triangle” refers to which three components?

A) Host, Agent, Environment

B) Treatment, Recovery, Prevention

C) Incidence, Prevalence, Mortality

D) DNA, RNA, Protein

6. What is the primary purpose of epidemiological surveillance?

A) To control the quality of laboratory equipment

B) To monitor and prevent the spread of diseases

C) To enforce hospital protocols

D) To promote antibiotic usage

Section 3: Trends and Patterns

7. What does a rising trend in AMR indicate in a hospital setting?

A) Improved patient recovery rates

B) Increasing resistance to commonly used antibiotics

C) Reduced healthcare costs

D) Decreased microbial load in the environment

8. Which tool is most effective for visualizing trends in AMR over time?

A) Antibiogram reports

B) Weather forecasting models

C) Pharmacovigilance databases

D) Hospital bed occupancy charts

9. Identifying seasonal patterns in AMR can help in which of the following?

A) Predicting weather patterns

B) Developing targeted infection control measures

C) Setting hospital budgets

D) Enhancing employee productivity

Section 4: Antibiogram Development

10. What is an antibiogram?

A) A tool for measuring patient satisfaction

B) A laboratory report that shows the susceptibility of bacteria to various antibiotics

C) A chart for monitoring vaccine efficacy

D) A document listing hospital staff

11. Why is an antibiogram important in clinical settings?

A) It helps forecast patient admissions

B) It guides clinicians in selecting appropriate antibiotics for treatment

C) It monitors patient diet and nutrition

D) It tracks hospital revenue

12. How often should an antibiogram be updated?

A) Annually

B) Every five years

C) Daily

D) Once a decade

13. Which of the following is a crucial step in creating an accurate antibiogram?

A) Selecting a random patient sample

B) Collecting susceptibility data from a defined period and population

C) Using outdated test methods

D) Mixing data from multiple species

14. What is the minimum number of isolates that should be considered to develop an antibiogram following the CLSI guideline?

A) 10

B) 20

C) 30

D) 40

15. Which one is true?

A) During trends, patterns and antibiogram development we do not need to consider First Isolate count

B) During trends, patterns and antibiogram development we need to consider First Isolate count

C) Antibiogram can be developed using all isolates including repeatedly visits of a patient

D) Cumulative antibiogram can generate in any months suggested by the CLSI guideline

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