A nurse provides a screening for school-aged children to screen for hearing deficits. Which of the following is being demonstrated by the nurse?
a. Primary prevention
b. Secondary prevention
c. Tertiary prevention
d. Health promotion
ANS: B
Secondary prevention focuses on early detection and prompt treatment of disease, injury, or dis-ability. Primary prevention attempts to promote health and provide specific protection from dis-ease. Tertiary prevention addresses rehabilitation and the return of people with chronic illness to maximal ability to function. Health promotion activities are interventions focused on improving one's health.
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