Health Promotion

Question 1

What are the types of prevention?

Answer 1

Primary-prevent disease or injury before it ever occurs (ex: immunizations)

Secondary-detect and reduce the impact of a disease or injury that has already occurred (ex: mammogram screening, cervical cancer screening, etc.)

Tertiary- improve care to avoid later complications and rehabilitation to optimize function. (Ex: checking hgbA1C, foot care, dental care in those with diabetes).

Question 2

What are the roles of the APRN?

Answer 2

• individual
• family
• health care system
• community
• state
• national
• global

Question 3

Common preventative screenings:

Answer 3

A&B recommendations by USPSTF:

• AAAneurysm
• Aspirin use for CVD and CRC
• Aspirin use for prevention of preeclampsia
• Asymptomatic bacteriuria in pregnant persons
• BRCA-related cancer risk
• Breast cancer medication for high risk Breast CA individuals
• Breast cancer screening
• breastfeeding for new mothers
• Cervical CA screening
• Chlamydia &Gonorrhea screening in sexually active women
• …(see print out)
• weight loss to prevent obesity related morbidity and mortality