Health Care Environment - Lecture 1

Question 1

what are the levels of prevention ?

Answer 1

Primary, Secondary, Tertiary

Question 2

This level of prevention consists of health promotion and illness prevention (emphasizes basic care)

Answer 2

Primary

Question 3

Examples of Primary

Answer 3

Advocating for: 
adequate and proper nutrition
exercise
stress reduction 
smoking cessation
clean environment

Question 4

This level of prevention consists of diagnosis and treatment

Answer 4

Secondary

Question 5

Examples of Secondary

Answer 5

Advocates for:
routine screening for SPECIFIC populations. (early detection of disease and treatment.)
early detection of disease and treatment to halt diseases and conditions which the patient is asympathetic.

Question 6

Finding a sense of wellness in the midst of illness

Answer 6

Asympathetic

Question 7

This level of prevention consists of rehabilitation, health restoration and pallative care (follow up care)

Answer 7

Tertiary

Question 8

Examples of Tertiary

Answer 8

advocating for:
treatment
sustaining
and providing comfort

Question 9

What is the difference between primary and secondary levels of prevention?

Answer 9

The difference is purposeful screening. Primary is more focused on preventive and random screening secondary is purposeful and focused.

Question 10

An unexpected occurrence involving death or serious physical or psychological injury or the risk of theory.

Answer 10

Sentinel Events

always signal for immediate response and investigation.

Question 11

Who has the authority to investigate Sentinel Events ?

Answer 11

Joint Commission

Question 12

What are some examples of Sentinel Events

Answer 12

Restraint related deaths or injuries
patient falls
patient burns
infant abduction 
mistaken patient identities 
patient suicides 
adverse drug events
improper blood transfusions
surgical injuries
patient elopement