ATI 1 MS | study guide | 2025/2026
Health promotion definition Activities that improve overall health, such as exercise, good nutrition, and stress
management.
Disease prevention definition Activities aimed at preventing specific disorders, such as vaccines and screenings.
Nurse's role in promotion Nurses combine traditional measures with complementary therapies like guided
imagery, massage, relaxation, and music.
Primary prevention Focuses on preventing disease before it occurs; examples: immunizations, nutrition
education, fitness programs, car seat education.
Secondary prevention Aims for early detection and treatment; examples: communicable disease
screening, diabetes detection, exercise for frail elderly.
Tertiary prevention Focuses on reducing long-term effects and improving function; examples:
preventing pressure ulcers, rehab, support groups.
Health promotion definition Activities that improve overall health, such as exercise, good nutrition, and stress
management.
Disease prevention definition Activities aimed at preventing specific disorders, such as vaccines and screenings.
Nurse's role in promotion Nurses combine traditional measures with complementary therapies like guided
imagery, massage, relaxation, and music.
Primary prevention Focuses on preventing disease before it occurs; examples: immunizations, nutrition
education, fitness programs, car seat education.
Secondary prevention Aims for early detection and treatment; examples: communicable disease
screening, diabetes detection, exercise for frail elderly.
Tertiary prevention Focuses on reducing long-term effects and improving function; examples:
preventing pressure ulcers, rehab, support groups.
