#1
Which of the following is an example of primary prevention in healthcare?
Vaccination against infectious diseases
ExplanationPreventing the onset of diseases through measures such as immunization.
#2
What is the main focus of health promotion strategies?
Preventing diseases and improving overall well-being
ExplanationEnhancing health and preventing illnesses to enhance overall quality of life.
#3
Which level of prevention involves early detection and management of a disease to prevent complications?
Secondary prevention
ExplanationIdentifying and treating diseases in their early stages to avoid complications.
#4
What is a common goal of health promotion programs?
To reduce the burden of preventable diseases
ExplanationEfforts aimed at lessening the impact of avoidable health issues.
#5
What is the primary focus of the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion?
Social and environmental determinants of health
ExplanationAddressing factors in society and the environment that influence health.
#6
Which of the following is an example of a modifiable risk factor for chronic diseases?
Physical inactivity
ExplanationBehavioral factors that can be changed to reduce the risk of chronic conditions.
#7
What is the purpose of health screening programs?
To detect diseases early in asymptomatic individuals
ExplanationIdentifying diseases in individuals without symptoms through systematic screening.
#8
Which of the following is an example of a social determinant of health?
Environmental factors
ExplanationConditions in the environment affecting overall health outcomes.
#9
Which level of prevention focuses on minimizing the impact of established diseases or conditions?
Tertiary prevention
ExplanationEfforts to manage and mitigate the consequences of existing diseases.
#10
In health promotion, what does the acronym SMART stand for?
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound
ExplanationCriteria for setting effective and realistic health promotion goals.
#11
What is the key principle of the Ecological Model in health promotion?
Social and environmental influences on health
ExplanationRecognizing the impact of social and environmental factors on health outcomes.
#12
In the context of preventive healthcare, what does the term 'herd immunity' refer to?
Resistance to diseases within a population due to a sufficient number of immune individuals
ExplanationCommunity protection from diseases when a significant portion is immune.