Unit 1-A4: Assessment for Levels of Prevention Flashcards
1
Q
Prevent an illness or injury from occurring at all by preventing exposure to risk factors.
A
-Primary
2
Q
Seeks to minimize disability by provided medical care and rehabilitation services
A
-Tertiary
3
Q
Seeks to minimize the severity of the illness or the damage due an injury-causing event once the event has occurred
A
-Secondary