Practice Question
A person getting the influenza vaccine is an example of what type of prevention?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Primary
Rationale:
⭐ Primary prevention focuses on preventing disease before it occurs, such as vaccinations, health education, and lifestyle changes.
⭐ Receiving the influenza vaccine prevents infection altogether, fitting into this category.
⭐ Secondary prevention involves early detection (e.g., screening), and tertiary prevention involves rehabilitation after disease.
⭐ Quaternary prevention refers to avoiding unnecessary interventions.
⭐ Nurses promote primary prevention to maintain population health and reduce disease burden.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: Examplify Exam(s)
- Domain: Pathophysiology
- Answer Choices: 4