The nursing practice model defines intervention as primary, secondary, and tertiary levels of prevention. Which is an example of tertiary prevention?

Question

A) Breast self-examinations
B) Therapy programs for sexually abused children
C) Immunizations against certain diseases
D) Tine test for tuberculosis

Answer 1

Ans: B
Tertiary prevention focuses on restoration and rehabilitation. Tertiary prevention programs act to return the community to an optimum level of functioning. Adequate shelters for battered women and counseling and therapy programs for sexually abused children are examples of tertiary prevention. Primary prevention improves the health and well-being of the community, making it less vulnerable to stressors. Health-promotion programs are primary prevention, as are programs that focus on protection from specific diseases. Usually health promotion is nonspecific and directed toward raising the general health of the total community, such as immunizations against certain diseases. Secondary prevention begins after a disease or condition is present. Emphasis is on screening, early diagnosis, and treatment of possible stressors that may adversely affect the community's health. The tine test for tuberculosis and breast self-examination assessments are secondary prevention interventions.