Question 1

Which of the following is an example of secondary prevention in a 50-year-old woman?&#10;A)Yearly mammogram&#10;B)Low animal fat diet&#10;C)Use of seat belt&#10;D)Daily application of sunscreen

Accepted Answer

Yearly mammogram is a form of secondary prevention as it aims to detect breast cancer early in its development, allowing for timely treatment to improve outcomes. Secondary prevention focuses on early detection and treatment of existing health problems. The other options listed, such as following a low animal fat diet, using a seat belt, and daily application of sunscreen, are examples of primary prevention as they aim to prevent the development of health problems in the first place.

Question 2

Endemic is the term used when the presence of an event is constant.

Accepted Answer

Endemic refers to the consistent presence or normal prevalence of a disease or condition within a certain geographic area or population. Therefore, it is true that endemic is the term used when the presence of an event is constant.

Question 3

Prevalence is the number of new cases of a particular disease.

Accepted Answer

Prevalence is actually the total number of cases of a particular disease at any given time, not just new cases.

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of tertiary prevention in a patient with chronic renal failure?&#10;A)Fluid restriction&#10;B)Hemodialysis 4 days a week&#10;C)High-protein diet&#10;D)Maintenance of blood pressure at 120/80

Accepted Answer

Hemodialysis 4 days a week is an example of tertiary prevention because it is aimed at managing the complications of chronic renal failure, such as buildup of toxins in the blood, electrolyte imbalances, and fluid overload. It helps to improve the patient's quality of life by maintaining their health and preventing further complications. Fluid restriction, high-protein diet, and maintenance of blood pressure at 120/80 are examples of primary and secondary prevention measures that can help to slow down the progression of chronic renal failure and prevent complications from developing.

Question 5

The &#34;bird&#34; flu of 2005 to 2006 is considered a sporadic outbreak.

Accepted Answer

The "bird" flu of 2005 to 2006 is actually considered a pandemic outbreak, as it spread to many countries and caused significant illness and death in humans.

Question 6

&#34;There are 1,185,000 cases of HIV/AIDS in the United States&#34; is an example of the morbidity rate.

Accepted Answer

Morbidity rate measures the incidence of a disease in a population, and the given statement provides the number of cases of HIV/AIDS in the United States, which is a measure of morbidity.

Question 7

A pandemic affects many communities in a short period of time.

Accepted Answer

A pandemic is an outbreak of a new infectious disease that spreads rapidly across several countries or continents, affecting a large number of people in a short period of time. It can affect multiple communities, both locally and globally, causing widespread illness, death, and disruption to daily life.

Question 8

Which of the following is a primary prevention measure for a 76-year-old man newly diagnosed with a testosterone deficiency?&#10;A)Calcium supplementation&#10;B)Testicular self-examination&#10;C)Bone density test&#10;D)Digital rectal examination

Accepted Answer

Calcium supplementation is a primary prevention measure aimed at preventing osteoporosis, which can be a consequence of testosterone deficiency in older men.

Question 9

Immunizations are an example of which type of prevention?&#10;A)Primary&#10;B)Secondary&#10;C)Tertiary

Accepted Answer

Immunizations are a primary prevention measure because they aim to prevent a disease from occurring in the first place. They are given before exposure to the disease and help to develop immunity in the body.

Question 10

The number of cases of a particular disease for the past 5 years is an example of the incidence rate.

Accepted Answer

The number of cases of a particular disease for the past 5 years is an example of prevalence rate, not incidence rate. Incidence rate refers to the number of new cases of a disease within a specific time period.

Deck 3: Health Promotion