Chapter 16 Multiple Choice Questions

. Of the following, the best example of primary prevention is:

rehabilitation programs

getting those who smoke to quit

reducing high blood pressure

immunisations

. Of the following, the best example of secondary prevention is:

minimising the risk of premature illness and death from heart disease and stroke through reduction in blood pressure

increasing the tax on cigarettes to make them more expensive

requiring child restraint seats in cars

returning injured workers to different work activities in their companies

. Screening programs are most useful when:

the disease has a large genetic component

people lose valuable resources if they choose not to be screened

there is no cure for the disease

the screening method is reliable, acceptable and accessible

. The main difference between illness prevention and health promotion is that the emphasis in:

none of the above; there is no significant difference between them.

health promotion focuses on services provided for patients by health professionals

illness prevention is improving people's health outcomes

health promotion focuses on encouraging people to take control of their health

. A rural health organisation wants to reduce the number of children who are injured in accidents involving farm machinery. It is likely that this program will be most effective if:

doctors are required to report children who are using farm machinery

better warnings are put into instruction manuals for the machinery

it involves advertisements on national television

both children and parents are involved in the program

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