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Population-Based
Levels Of Prevention In Population-Based Nursing Care
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Tertiary prevention | Management of chronic heart disease |
| Primary prevention | Immunization for polio |
| Secondary prevention | Treatment of sexually transmitted infection |
| Data from a study of a new laboratory test to identify a certain sexually transmitted disease (STD) shows increased efficacy and decreased cost over existing testing methods. | -- |
| For which prevention activity is the population-based nurse likely to recommend changes based on this finding? | The screening method for the STD in local clinics and care centers. |
| Epidemiologic data indicate an increase in dental caries (cavities) in a certain population. The population-based nurse launches a health promotion campaign promoting basic oral hygiene at home, and lobbies for fluoridation of water in the area. | -- |
| This epidemiologic data influenced changes to public health services at which level of prevention? | Primary |
| Early detection, treatment, and cure of disease, illness, or injury | Secondary prevention |
| Improvement of general well-being and protection from specific diseases | Primary prevention |
| Limitation of existing disease progression and mitigation of debilitation | Tertiary prevention |
| Which population-based nursing interventions are examples of primary prevention? | -Promoting active healthy lifestyles -Organizing handwashing campaigns -Creating a campaign against drug use -Developing a plan for community walking paths |
| Which population-based nursing interventions are examples of secondary prevention? | -Conducting blood pressure checks at a health fair -Administering prescribed medication to cure an acute infection -Advising individuals about recommended age-specific health screenings |
| Which population-based nursing interventions are examples of tertiary prevention? | -Administering medication to an individual to manage chronic mental illness -Creating an exercise program for older adults with physical mobility limitations -Leading a support group for individuals caring for loved ones with incurable cancer |
| The public health nurse is visiting an elementary school to speak about primary prevention at an assembly for third through sixth graders. Which prevention intervention(s) would the nurse select to present to this audience? | -A video about proper bike helmet use -A slideshow about how to read hazard stickers on household chemicals |
| According to the National Vital Statistics System (2015), heart disease is the leading cause of mortality in the United States. Which intervention would the nurse select to addresses this epidemiologic data at the tertiary level of prevention? | Conducting cardiac rehabilitation for a patient following coronary bypass surgery |
| Data from a statewide health survey indicate an increase in falls at home among adults over the age of 65. The public health nurse launches a campaign to address this increase. | -- |
| Which strategies would be appropriate secondary prevention activities to include in this campaign? | Conducting fall risk assessments and screenings for older adults living at home |
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