Prevention Scenarios

Question 1

Undergoing a functional MRI (brain scan) after experiencing loss of peripheral vision

Answer 1

Diagnosis

Question 2

Polio vaccine

Answer 2

Primary

Question 3

Anti-Malaria medication for people who do not have the disease traveling to a location where the disease is endemic

Answer 3

Primary

Question 4

Follow-up exams to identify metastatic disease

Answer 4

Diagnosis

Question 5

Active cervical cancer surveillance of a patient with HPV

Answer 5

Tertiary

Question 6

Mammography in a healthy 55-year-old

Answer 6

Secondary

Question 7

Sunscreen use on a cloudy day

Answer 7

Primary

Question 8

Antiretroviral medications

Answer 8

Tertiary

Question 9

Using ear protection while mowing the lawn

Answer 9

Primary

Question 10

Steroid creams for rheumatoid arthritis

Answer 10

Tertiary

Question 11

Routine blood lab work

Answer 11

Secondary

Question 12

Condoms for STD/STIs

Answer 12

Primary

Question 13

Taking a nasal swab and sending it for laboratory testing for RSV and influenza in a child with symptoms of runny nose and difficulty breathing

Answer 13

Diagnosis

Question 14

Getting an x-ray of the hand following reports of joint pain in your fingers

Answer 14

Diagnosis

Question 15

Testing for preeclampsia in pregnant women

Answer 15

Secondary

Question 16

Routine vision and hearing tests for school children

Answer 16

Secondary

Question 17

Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV

Answer 17

Primary

Question 18

A patient with anemia undergoing a bone marrow biopsy

Answer 18

Tertiary

Question 19

Routine biannual dental cleaning

Answer 19

Primary

Question 20

Getting an EKG due to presence of an arrhythmia

Answer 20

Diagnosis

Question 21

Getting blood pressure at regular doctor’s visits despite not having a previous high blood pressure

Answer 21

Secondary

Question 22

Mental health treatment support groups

Answer 22

Tertiary

Question 23

Dialysis for someone with End-Stage Renal Disease

Answer 23

Tertiary

Question 24

Tuberculin (TB) skin test in a newly hired hospital employee

Answer 24

Primary– secondary

Question 25

A blood glucose meter for diabetes management

Answer 25

Tertiary

Question 26

Handouts about the risks involved in using lead-based glazes for ceramics

Answer 26

Primary

Question 27

Folic acid supplement for a person who is not yet, but planning on becoming pregnant

Answer 27

Primary

Question 28

HPV vaccine in a patient who has tested positive for HPV high-risk type 16

Answer 28

Primary

Question 29

Undergoing a comprehensive eye exam with an ophthalmologist following a non-passing score on your vision test at the Department of Motor Vehicles

Answer 29

Diagnosis

Question 30

Wearing hearing aids for someone with conductive hearing loss

Answer 30

Tertiary

Question 31

Chronic pain management program

Answer 31

Tertiary

Question 32

Physical therapy following ACL (major ligament in the knee) injury

Answer 32

Tertiary

Question 33

Biopsy to examine an atypical mole

Answer 33

Diagnosis

Question 34

Seatbelts

Answer 34

Primary

Question 35

Occupational therapy following a stroke

Answer 35

Tertiary