Community prevention, which includes primary, secondary, and/or tertiary prevention, is unique to public health. Describe what each type of prevention focuses on when it comes to drug and alcohol use/abuse
a . Primary prevention is directed at preventing the initial use of drugs (e.g., drug-related education programs or anti-drug advertising).
b. Secondary prevention focuses on early identification of drug use and intervention before the progression to drug or alcohol dependence (e.g., drug testing).
c. Tertiary prevention includes substance abuse treatment.
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A young male patient has been stabbed in the right lateral chest. Regarding the respiratory system, which of the following represents the greatest danger to his well-being?
A) Loss of serous fluid from membranes in the chest B) Fracture of the rib and predisposition to a pulmonary infection C) Loss of oxygen from the lungs through the stab wound D) Collection of air between the pleural and visceral membranes
During two-rescuer CPR on an infant, the ratio of chest compressions to ventilations is:
A) 5 to 1 B) 15 to 2 C) 30 to 3 D) 30 to 2
A sulfuric acid is a mineral acid that
a. is not a major concern to responders as it presents few hazards. b. is an odorless, colorless, oily liquid having a density approximately twice that of water. c. is an oily liquid with a sweet smell, yellow color, and having a density approximately one half that of water. d. may be encountered only in a laboratory setting.
A transfer log is used to record the transfer of dental ____________________ or other items in and out of the office
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