Examples of a primary level of violence prevention include (select all that apply):
a. well-lit parking lots.
b. critical incident debriefing.
c. de-escalation training for all staff.
d. metal detectors at hospital entrances.
e. posting security guards in the main lobby.
A, D, E
Violence prevention occurs on three levels: primary, secondary, and tertiary. Primary refers to lowering the risk of occurrence; secondary refers to containing or limiting the violence; and ter-tiary refers to retrospective assistance and support to the injured (Hogh & Viitasara, 2005).
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