Which is an example of primary prevention activity for control of infectious diseases at the individual level?
A) Teach barrier precautions to all health care workers.
B) Screen and treat all sexually transmitted diseases.
C) Mandate that health care workers are immunized for hepatitis A and B.
D) Provide an adequate supply of gloves and sharps containers in client care areas.
Ans: A
An example of primary prevention activity for control of infectious diseases at the individual level is to teach barrier precautions to all health care workers. An example of secondary prevention activity for control of infectious diseases at the individual level is to screen and treat all sexually transmitted diseases. Two examples of primary prevention activity for control of infectious diseases at the population level are to mandate that health care workers are immunized for hepatitis A and B and provide an adequate supply of gloves and sharps containers in client care areas.
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