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charchew · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

A community health center conducts blood lead screenings on a regular basis for children under 6 years old. Which of the following best describes the level of prevention that is being used?

a. Tertiary prevention
b. Primary prevention
c. Secondary prevention
d. Health education

Question 2

A nurse executive is managing a nursing center. Which of the following would be an expected responsibility of a nurse in this role?

a. Managing the business operations
b. Managing the data systems
c. Providing patient care and referral
d. Overseeing contracts and grants

bbburns21 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Secondary prevention often involves screening. Primary prevention involves education. Tertiary prevention involves rehabilitation. Health education is provided to improve knowledge about a health topic.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The nurse executive has many leadership roles and responsibilities including responsibility for overseeing contracts and grants, annual reports, development of the advisory board, and hiring and retention of highly qualified staff. Other staff members will manage the business operations, data systems, and provide patient care and referral.