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a0266361136 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

A PHN implements a primary prevention intervention in the community. Which of the following is most likely being implemented?

a. Pap smear
b. Blood pressure screening
c. Diet and exercise
d. Physical therapy

Question 2

A PHN conducts an immunization clinic for measles. Which of the following is being imple-mented?

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

kardosa007 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Primary prevention refers to those interventions aimed at preventing the occurrence of disease, injury, or disability. Blood pressure screening and pap smears are secondary prevention interven-tions. Physical therapy is a tertiary prevention intervention.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Primary prevention refers to those interventions aimed at preventing the occurrence of disease, injury, or disability. Immunizations are an example of primary prevention. Secondary prevention interventions are designed to increase the probability that a person with a disease will have that condition diagnosed at a stage when treatment is likely to result in cure. Tertiary prevention in-cludes interventions aimed at disability limitation and rehabilitation from disease, injury, or disa-bility. Health promotion is a specific primary prevention strategy.