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Question 1

Levels of Disease Prevention

Answer 1

Primary Prevention:
Goal: Prevent disease.
Examples: Vaccines, sanitation, health education.
Secondary Prevention:
Goal: Detect disease early.
Examples: Screenings (mammograms, Pap smears).
Tertiary Prevention:
Goal: Manage and reduce complications of existing diseases.
Examples: Diabetic foot care, COPD management.

Question 2

Communication Techniques in Health Promotion

Answer 2

1. Empathy: Understand and accept others’ perspectives without judgment.
2. Active Listening: Fully focus on the patient’s narrative.
3. Facilitation and Reflection: Encourage elaboration and echo patient’s words.
4. Avoid Traps:
   o Avoid false reassurance, giving unwanted advice, using authority, or overusing jargon.
5. Cultural Sensitivity:
   o Address trauma-informed and violence-informed care.
   o Consider unique social, historical, and cultural contexts.

Question 3

Subjective Data

Answer 3

What the patient reports (symptoms like pain, dizziness).

Question 4

Objective Data

Answer 4

What can be measured/observed (signs like fever, crackles).