MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which of the following is a primary prevention measure for a 76-year-old man newly
diagnosed with a testosterone deficiency?
A. Calcium supplementation
B. Testicular self-examination
C. Bone density test
D. Digital rectal examination
ANS: A PTS: 1
2. Which of the following is an example of secondary prevention in a 50-year-old woman?
A. Yearly mammogram
B. Low animal-fat diet
C. Use of seat belt
D. Daily application of sunscreen
ANS: A PTS: 1
3. Which of the following is an example of tertiary prevention in a patient with chronic
renal failure?
A. Fluid restriction
B. Hemodialysis 4 days a week
C. High-protein diet
D. Maintenance of blood pressure at 120/80
ANS: B PTS: 1
4. Immunizations are an example of which type of prevention?
A. Primary
B. Secondary
C. Tertiary
D. Quaternary
ANS: A PTS: 1
5. The nurse is speaking to a patient regarding endemic diseases. Which of these
choices describes an endemic statistic?
A. The typical incidence of influenza in a country
B. The surprise outbreak of malaria in new regions
C. Higher levels of Ebola in a country when compared to the previous year
D. Abnormal outbreak of measles in pockets of a country
ANS: A PTS: 1