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sammy

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A camp nurse is teaching a group of adolescent girls about the importance of monthly breast self-examination. What level of preventive care does this activity represent?
 
  A) Primary
  B) Secondary
  C) Tertiary
  D) Restorative

Question 2

A middle-aged woman is 40 pounds over her ideal weight. Which of the following statements best illustrates the effect of her self-concept on health and illness?
 
  A) I am just too busy with my kids to bother about a diet.
  B) Why should I lose weight? I'll still be fat.
  C) My sister is thin, but I don't think she looks that good.
  D) My husband loves me this way.



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Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
Primary preventive care activities are directed toward promoting health and preventing the development of disease. Teaching breast self-examination is an example of a primary preventive care activity.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
Self-concept is an important variable affecting health and illness. People who are overweight may believe that nothing can change the way they look and refuse to follow a diet and exercise program.





 

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