A nurse is interested in primary prevention programs. Which of the following activities would this nurse choose to do?
A.
Assist with blood pressure screening at the local mall.
B.
Collect and distribute used eyeglasses for poor people.
C.
Staff a mobile mammogram unit for underserved groups.
D.
Teach teenagers about the dangers of texting and driving.
ANS: D
Primary prevention includes activities designed to keep health problems from happening. It often includes education. Teaching teens the dangers of texting and driving will (hopefully) prevent motor vehicle crashes. Secondary prevention is screening, early detection, and prompt treatment for health problems. Providing blood pressure screening and mammograms are examples of secondary prevention. Tertiary prevention attempts to restore health to its highest level of functioning. Providing eyeglasses for needy people with vision problems is an example of tertiary prevention.
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