, PATH 370 QUIZ 1 | QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATED | WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS.
SECTION 1: LEVELS OF PREVENTION (Questions 1-6)
Q1. A 17-year-old college-bound student receives a vaccine against
an organism that causes meningitis. This is an example of which
level of prevention?
A) Primary prevention
B) Secondary prevention
C) Tertiary prevention
D) Disease treatment
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Primary prevention aims to prevent disease before it occurs by
altering susceptibility or reducing exposure. Vaccination is a classic example
of primary prevention, as it protects the individual from ever developing the
infection .
Q2. An obese but otherwise healthy teen is given a prescription for
a low-calorie diet and exercise program. This is an example of which
level of prevention?
A) Primary prevention
B) Secondary prevention
C) Tertiary prevention
D) Health promotion
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Secondary prevention focuses on early detection and
management of existing disease. This patient already has obesity, and the