Which of the following is an example of screening? (Select all that apply.)

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Screening is an important component of clinical preventive services, because it is a valuable tool for health care professionals to identify chronic conditions and risk factors before the condition becomes costly both in financial terms and in quality of life.This is particularly important as the health care paradigm shifts from medical and volume-based, to a health-promotion and value-based model of care.Although health education about screening is categorized as part of the rubric of primary prevention, the actual process of screening is part of secondary prevention.Screening is not considered a diagnostic measure.The ultimate goal could be curative, but more often, it is to prevent further development of the condition or disease.Screenings are done by oneself, or can be clinical, procedural, or lab based.Performing a self-breast exam and obtaining a mammogram are examples of screening.Asking if someone performs a self-breast exam may increase awareness but does not screen for disease.A needle biopsy would be diagnostic.

Which of the Following Is an Example of Screening? (Select