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formula1 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Main characteristics of homeostatic mechanisms include which of the following?

1. They are self-regulating.
2. They are compensatory.
3. They are regulated by negative feedback systems.
4. They can require several feedback mechanisms to correct only one physiologic imbalance.
5. They are related to a closed system.

Question 2

A client has had a severe brain injury and has been in a rehab hospital for several months. Recently, the client developed pneumonia and is currently on IV antibiotic therapy for this. Which level of prevention addresses the pneumonia?

1. Primary
2. Secondary
3. Tertiary
4. Acute

batool · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1,2,3,4
Rationale 1: Homeostatic mechanisms have the four main characteristics identified, self-regulation among them.
Rationale 2: Homeostatic mechanisms have the four main characteristics identified, a compensatory nature among them.
Rationale 3: Homeostatic mechanisms have the four main characteristics identified, negative feedback systems among them.
Rationale 4: Homeostatic mechanisms have the four main characteristics identified, a need for more than one feedback mechanisms among them.
Rationale 5: Homeostatic mechanisms have the four main characteristics identified. The closed-system concept is not among the characteristics.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Primary prevention is true health promotion and provides specific interventions against disease.
Rationale 2: Secondary prevention emphasizes early detection of disease, prompt intervention, and health maintenance for individuals experiencing health problems. Because the pneumonia is a current health problem, interventions focused on that would be considered secondary prevention.
Rationale 3: All cares related to rehabilitation following the brain injury would be tertiary prevention. Tertiary prevention focuses on rehabilitating individuals to an optimum level of functioning.
Rationale 4: Acute care is a part of health care, but not one of the levels of prevention.