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yoroshambo

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on: Jul 8, 2018
A nurse implements a program that focuses on secondary prevention. Which of the following is most likely the topic of this program?
 
  a. Rehabilitation
  b. Avoidance of high-risk behaviors
  c. Immunization
  d. Mammogram

Question 2

A nurse offers a screening for hearing defects at a local community center. Which of the follow-ing best describes the action of the nurse?
 
  a. Primary prevention
  b. Secondary prevention
  c. Tertiary prevention
  d. Health promotion


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ririgirl15

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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Secondary prevention focuses on early detection and prompt treatment of disease, injury, or dis-ability. Mammograms are a screening test. Avoidance of high-risk behaviors and immunizations are examples of primary prevention. Rehabilitation is an example of tertiary prevention.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Secondary prevention focuses on early detection and prompt treatment of disease, injury, or dis-ability. Screenings are part of secondary prevention interventions. Primary prevention refers to interventions aimed at preventing the occurrence of disease, injury, or disability. Tertiary preven-tion includes interventions aimed at disability limitation and rehabilitation from disease, injury, or disability. Health promotion is a specific primary prevention strategy.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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