prevention levels

Question 1

name the 3 levels of prevention in order

Answer 1

primary prevention
secondary prevention
tertiary prevention

Question 2

describe primary prevention

Answer 2

disorder is actually prevented from developing

Question 3

give examples of primary prevention

Answer 3

vaccinations; counseling to change high risk behavior; chemoprevention

Question 4

describe secondary prevention

Answer 4

disease is detected and treated early, often before symptoms are present thus minimizing serious consequences

Question 5

give examples of secondary prevention

Answer 5

screening programs such as mammography to detect breast cancer

tracking down sex partners if disease is transmitted in order to treat people who are infected to minimize spread

Question 6

describe tertiary prevention

Answer 6

existing usually chronic disease is managed

Question 7

give examples of tertiary prevention

Answer 7

people with diabetes- control blood sugar; excellent skin care; frequent examination of feet and frequent exercise to prevent heart and blood vessel disorders

people who had stroke: take aspirin to prevent a second stroke; provide supportive and rehabilitative services to prevent deterioration and maximize quality of life

preventing complications in people with disabilities such as preventing pressure sores in those confined to bed