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1. Which of the following is a primary prevention strategy
for reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease in a
community setting? (Select all that apply.)
a) Providing smoking cessation programs
b) Screening for hypertension and hyperlipidemia
c) Educating about healthy diet and exercise
d) Administering statins and antihypertensives
e) Referring to cardiac rehabilitation services
Answer: A, C
Rationale: Primary prevention aims to prevent disease
before it occurs by modifying risk factors. Smoking
cessation, healthy diet and exercise are examples of
primary prevention strategies for cardiovascular disease.
Screening, medication and rehabilitation are secondary or
tertiary prevention strategies that aim to reduce the impact
or complications of existing disease.
2. A nurse is conducting a health promotion workshop for a
group of older adults. Which of the following topics should
the nurse include in the workshop? (Select all that apply.)
a) Fall prevention
b) Advance directives
c) Immunizations
d) Medication management
e) Stress management
Answer: A, C, D, E
Rationale: Health promotion for older adults focuses on
maintaining or enhancing functional ability, quality of life
and independence. Fall prevention, immunizations,
medication management and stress management areÂÂ
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