Ch3: Secondary Prevention Flashcards
what is hemoglobin electrophoresis used to screen for
a screening test to identify genetically-based variant hemoglobins
e.g., sickle cell anemia, sickle cell trait, beta thalassemia minor, beta thalassemia major
how to calculate smoking pack years
number of packs per day x the number of years smoked
e.g., 2PPD x 30 years = 60 pack years
males represent nearly ___% of all completed suicides
80%
compared to male suicide attempts, female attempts at suicide are ______ x more or less common
2-3x more common
males vs. females use more lethal means in attempting suicide
males
the highest rate of completed suicide is found in which age group of men
older (65+yo)
who is the stereotypical older man who completes suicide
> 65yo whose long-term partner or loved one has died
can you report abuse for a competent adult?
no, not reportable unless they are a dependent
e.g., intellectual or physical disability, cognitive impairment, dementia, elder, child
reporting is at the state-level
Prochaska’s 5As of quitting smoking
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Prochaska’s stages of Change theory
mnemonic: PCP-IAM
- precontemplation
- contemplation
- preparation
- intervention/action
- maintenance/relapse
which stage of change?
the patient is not interested in change and may not be aware that the problem exists, or minimizes the problems impact
precontemplation
which stage of change?
the patient is considering change and looking at its positive and negative aspects. at the same time, they often report feeling “stuck” with the problem
contemplation
which stage of change?
the patient exhibits some change behaviors or thoughts and often reports feeling like they do not have the tools to proceed
preparation
which stage of change?
the patient is ready to go forth with the change, often taking concrete steps to change but is inconsistent with carrying through
action
what stage of change?
the patient learns to continue the change and has adopted and embraced the healthy habit. at the same time, relapse is possible and they are learning to deal with backsliding
maintenance/relapse